Hey guys,
Since the new Nexus 7 has been released and the announcement of Android 4.3, I was wondering what you all think about the Nexus 5 and more importantly what version of Android it will. Obviously, since I intend to purchase the next Nexus phone, I want it to have 5.0. However, in my mind, it seems unlikely that Google would released an update to Android (granted a minor one) that would quickly be out done within 3 months. The only reason I could fathom was that it would only make sense for Google to sell the Nexus 7 (2013 edition) if it came with a new version of Android. Here's my question: Do you guys think we will see Android 5.0 be released alongside the Nexus 5 in October? or is Android 4.3 going to be the version shipping with the next Nexus flagship?
Thanks for responding,
JCarrot
JohnCarrot said:
Hey guys,
Since the new Nexus 7 has been released and the announcement of Android 4.3, I was wondering what you all think about the Nexus 5 and more importantly what version of Android it will. Obviously, since I intend to purchase the next Nexus phone, I want it to have 5.0. However, in my mind, it seems unlikely that Google would released an update to Android (granted a minor one) that would quickly be out done within 3 months. The only reason I could fathom was that it would only make sense for Google to sell the Nexus 7 (2013 edition) if it came with a new version of Android. Here's my question: Do you guys think we will see Android 5.0 be released alongside the Nexus 5 in October? or is Android 4.3 going to be the version shipping with the next Nexus flagship?
Thanks for responding,
JCarrot
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It will boot be a Nexus 5 and will be 5.0 key Lime pie, it will be a nexus 4 2 running 4.3 jelly bean Like the new nexus 7. the nexus 10 will follow suit (most likely).
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Just out of curiosity will our Galaxy S2 get the next android version (rumoured to be named 'Jellybean').
I'm sure we are gonna get 2-3 more future updates "unofficially" but what will Samsung say about it?
What features will u like to see in the next update?
Talking about future updates, do u think iOS 6 gonna give a competition to android or just be an eye-candy for iSheeps?
i think yes if sammy didn't be mean with us cuz sgs1 had 3 android updates : Eclair-Froyo-GB
btw cm team will bring it for our devices so we dont care about what will sammy do
about isheep i think they will change the icons in ios 6 and they will Laugh on there ass ^_^
Maybe not from Samsung, but cm10 will be available most likely.
The hardware is strong enough for sure, as I doubt that Google will make some sort of huge jump when it comes to the hardware requirements.
Anyway, it's too early to talk about this, as we pretty much know nothing right now.
18 months is the time an android device should be officially supported by software updates
The Galaxy Nexus for sure will get the update. As the Galaxy S II has a similar [or better] hardware, and it's a market success maybe it will get the update. But I don't trust Samsung, and I will try to wait for the next Nexus or get the S III for now until Nexus is released here on Brazil. Google should force all companies to use the pure new Android with some more features, but not with less.
Hello folks, i'm new to this forum and new to the world of smartphones. own a windows phone but have an inquiry about android which i'm sure my genious brothers here will have an answer to. if i buy an android device that has android 2.3 gingerbread and is not upgradeable to version 4.0 ICS, will the apps work fine on the phone. i have the habit of using my phones for atleast 2 years. so if i'm using an android 2.3 version phone for the next 2 years, will the apps work on my phone? like they wont ask for update of the operating system of the phone?
like in Iphone you need to have the last ios to install and use instagram. is the same case with android too?
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Hello folks, i'm new to this forum and new to the world of smartphones. own a windows phone but have an inquiry about android which i'm sure my genious brothers here will have an answer to. if i buy an android device that has android 2.3 gingerbread and is not upgradeable to version 4.0 ICS, will the apps work fine on the phone. i have the habit of using my phones for atleast 2 years. so if i'm using an android 2.3 version phone for the next 2 years, will the apps work on my phone? like they wont ask for update of the operating system of the phone?
like in Iphone you need to have the last ios to install and use instagram. is the same case with android too?
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Google will be phasing out old versions of android, and developers may make the switch to newer android systems as well. Currently, about 60-80% or more of the apps currently can support Gingerbread, since Gingerbread devices make up 50% of android devices in the world. (More info here.) I figure, your phone could probably be supported for another year.
If you are clinging on to a phone for 2 years, get a good one! Most ICS Android devices are not too expensive. If your phone is a popularly branded one (Samsung, HTC, Motorola), and if you are willing to take risks, you might be able to upgrade the firmware in your machine, unofficially though.
Now let me type this out for you....
Every time Google releases a new os they release the platform sdk along with the actual source code.... Next developers download these and start building their apps.... Assume that you are a developer and you set the build sdk to a higher android version say ICS then if your phone is on gb you can't run it so it is at the helms of the developers to decide to support an older platform or not.... And forward compability is possible in android reverse compability may or may not work.... Any doubts post it below I would be happy to respond sir...
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thanks for the prompt response guys and clearing my confusion i'm currently using htc hd 7 windows phone 7.5 but the battery really sucks so was thinking of changing the phone and buying an android one but the phones i was checking are out of my range. can you please suggest some good cheap android ics phones?
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thanks for the prompt response guys and clearing my confusion i'm currently using htc hd 7 windows phone 7.5 but the battery really sucks so was thinking of changing the phone and buying an android one but the phones i was checking are out of my range. can you please suggest some good cheap android ics phones?
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What's the budget? There are a bunch of xperias with ics (some even upgradable to jb).
There are plenty cheap stock ICS phones, built by LG and Samsung, such as the Galaxy Ace. Look around for the best value for money.
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There are plenty cheap stock ICS phones, built by LG and Samsung, such as the Galaxy Ace. Look around for the best value for money.
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lulz. bad advice. the galaxy ace came default with froyo, upgradeable to gingerbread, but if anyone buys it now it'll came default with gingerbread.
but definitely not came default with ics and not upgradeable to it either, officially.
i own one previously.
imho ace is not what op is looking for. by todays standard, amv6 phone is a big no-no.
Hello, this is my first post and am new to the Android community. I have recently switched from the Iphone 5 to the Nexus 4. So far I have been loving the Nexus 4 and the android experience. Rooted the phone and everything. Now i've heard some magnificent things about the HTC ONE. The specs seem to make it have a better performance than the Nexus 4. I know that the Nexus 4 will get any OS updates first. So my question is if I switch the the HTC ONE, can I root it and install Key Lime Pie myself when the OS comes out, or will I have to wait? Because I know that It won't come with 4.2.2 either. Will I be able to put any OS version on for that matter myself? I am new to the rooting scene and don't the all the possibilities I can do with it. Also will I be able to put the Nexus style on the HTC one since I am getting used to it? THanks guys
The availability of different ROMs really depends on the quality/quantity of developers working on the phone. Just my guess, but I would imagine the One will have a deep group of developers, so I would expect to see 4.2 and Key Lime Pie available earlier than later.
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Hello, this is my first post and am new to the Android community. I have recently switched from the Iphone 5 to the Nexus 4. So far I have been loving the Nexus 4 and the android experience. Rooted the phone and everything. Now i've heard some magnificent things about the HTC ONE. The specs seem to make it have a better performance than the Nexus 4. I know that the Nexus 4 will get any OS updates first. So my question is if I switch the the HTC ONE, can I root it and install Key Lime Pie myself when the OS comes out, or will I have to wait? Because I know that It won't come with 4.2.2 either. Will I be able to put any OS version on for that matter myself? I am new to the rooting scene and don't the all the possibilities I can do with it. Also will I be able to put the Nexus style on the HTC one since I am getting used to it? THanks guys
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there is a very good pie app in playstore
whats your thought?
lattely installed L5.0 on my nexus 5 and really like it, saw LG thereat with Lollipop ROMs so would not be an issue installing custom ROM,
read many reviews about Nexus 9 and ppl say it is not worth the money, CPU is better than LG 8.3 so new Lollipop should be smooth but some users compalin on hardware in HTC nexus as well...
was hopeing for few words from you guys on wether you happy with Nexus 9 or not? would you recommend or not?
THANK YOU !
Love the Nexus 9, have no real complaints and it is a Nexus device.
I thought going back to 4:3 would be bad but it is natural for me when I use the Nexus 9 to read.
Google is still updating older tablets with the Nexus 9 I can count on getting timely system updates to a few years.
LG.... not sure may root it custom ROMs or hope LG updates the tablet.
Hey XDA! I just wanted to ask if the s3 will get android P? Oreo will be ready in summer for it. Samsung release 2 major android version for their tablets.
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Hey XDA! I just wanted to ask if the s3 will get android P? Oreo will be ready in summer for it. Samsung release 2 major android version for their tablets.
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The Tab S got Lollipop and Marshmallow, the Tab Pro didn't get a single update and got stuck on Kitkat.
In short: I don't think anybody has the answer to your question.
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Hey XDA! I just wanted to ask if the s3 will get android P? Oreo will be ready in summer for it. Samsung release 2 major android version for their tablets.
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See the guides, news, and discussion sub forum. Seems it's coming.
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Well, considering that we are still waiting for Oreo, if the S3 does get Android P, it would likely only arrive around mid 2019.
Would you be happy to wait that long? I wouldn't.
Having had my S3 since June 2017, I will most likely have moved on to another tablet by that time. (due to battery and performance issues that are likely to crop up as the tablet ages)
I'm keeping an eye on the tablet market as it seems likely that we will see a high-end Chrome tablet sometime in 2018, which in my opinion would likely be a better alternative to an Android P tablet.
I dont think so...
Google is ditching support for tablets from android P and up so if we get a update most likely we will get a Chrome OS update or a very very slim chance of Tizen but most likly samsung will just leave it as it is. Sometimes i wish samsung did not use Android anymore it is causing then sooooo many problems
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Google is ditching support for tablets from android P and up so if we get a update most likely we will get a Chrome OS update or a very very slim chance of Tizen but most likly samsung will just leave it as it is. Sometimes i wish samsung did not use Android anymore it is causing then sooooo many problems
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Google is ditching its tablets not support for tablets.
Incorrect info.
No reason why Samsung won't continue to produce tablets and update the software for them as long as there is profit in the market. Probably even more so now Google have dropped its own tablets
Google only provide the base source code of each OS, it's up to the OEM's to tailor it to their needs.
Also just to note, historically higher end Samsung devices get 2 major updates.
Seeing as this device was released with Nougat, it's quite likely to receive one more update to Andoid P after receiving Oreo.