official update 4.3 will be 4.4 - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

So we skip 4.3 and we get 4.4 in January or February
http://nl.hardware.info/nieuws/37666/xperia-z-zr-en-zl-naar-android-43-z1-en-z-ultra-krijgen-kitkat
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/5198...1-receiving-android-4-kitkat.htm#.UntTU8e0suo
Hit thanks of I made you happy.

Good thing we have amazing people so we don't have to wait that long

Nice Sony!

info from Sony
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/11/07/on-jelly-bean-4-3-kit-kat-4-4/#more-9963
The Z Ultra will get 4.3 starting next month, while 4.4 will take time (which is understandable).

http://m.gsmarena.com/newscomm-7144.php#664562

vladutz2007 said:
http://m.gsmarena.com/newscomm-7144.php#664562
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Why are you linking to a comment section?

I wanted to show how Samsung fanboys react )

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I wanted to show how Samsung fanboys react )
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Oh! You just linked to GSM Arena's comment section that's also known as one of the world's worst places on the internet But yeah, the Sammy fanboys aren't that pleasant to be around when the spotlight isn't aimed at them.

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????

update
Sony maakt bekend welke toestellen Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) en KitKat krijgen http://androidworld.nl/nieuws/sony-maakt-bekend-welke-toestellen-android-43-en-kitkat-krijgen/ via @androidworld
http://m.technobuffalo.com/2013/11/...ultra-expected-to-jump-to-android-4-4-kitkat/

It's been confirmed by Sony that were getting 4.3 next month and 4.4 next year... Don't listen to the bull****, always get trusted sources... http://tinyurl.com/pv5zn4q
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The z ultra will get support for a while.

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Confirmed Jelly Bean update and ETA for SGPT111US/S!

So I emailed Sony today asking if there was any new information available concerning an Android Jelly Bean 4.1/4.2 update for the original Sony Tablet S, model number SPGPT111US/S, and they replied with this: "I'm glad to inform you that the Android 4.1, Jelly Bean Update is scheduled for release in the second week of Feb 2013. The update will be available very soon and you will be notified with the notifier in the Tablet." If you don't believe me, email them yourself, and I can upload a screenshot if you would like. But I do swear that this is the response I received, and while I wish the update would come sooner, I'm very glad we Tablet S owners finally have A) An actual confirmation that we will be receiving JB for sure and B) A somewhat concrete release date. February seems so far away...
Cheers!
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So I emailed Sony today asking if there was any new information available concerning an Android Jelly Bean 4.1/4.2 update for the original Sony Tablet S, model number SPGPT111US/S, and they replied with this: "I'm glad to inform you that the Android 4.1, Jelly Bean Update is scheduled for release in the second week of Feb 2013. The update will be available very soon and you will be notified with the notifier in the Tablet." If you don't believe me, email them yourself, and I can upload a screenshot if you would like. But I do swear that this is the response I received, and while I wish the update would come sooner, I'm very glad we Tablet S owners finally have A) An actual confirmation that we will be receiving JB for sure and B) A somewhat concrete release date. February seems so far away...
Cheers!
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WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO :highfive:
zandm7 said:
So I emailed Sony today asking if there was any new information available concerning an Android Jelly Bean 4.1/4.2 update for the original Sony Tablet S, model number SPGPT111US/S, and they replied with this: "I'm glad to inform you that the Android 4.1, Jelly Bean Update is scheduled for release in the second week of Feb 2013. The update will be available very soon and you will be notified with the notifier in the Tablet." If you don't believe me, email them yourself, and I can upload a screenshot if you would like. But I do swear that this is the response I received, and while I wish the update would come sooner, I'm very glad we Tablet S owners finally have A) An actual confirmation that we will be receiving JB for sure and B) A somewhat concrete release date. February seems so far away...
Cheers!
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I knew that days ago, I talked with them online.
The same reply.
Whats so great about jellybean
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Whats so great about jellybean
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For starters it is not the 4th **** up of ICS
Also it is something NEW
February is a considerably long distance away when you consider when JB first came out.
In my view, it was a revolution in android software. Google Now, Project Butter, its enough to make any device sell.
Wonder if this is the same as the XXperia Tab that was promised in 2012.
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For starters it is not the 4th **** up of ICS
Also it is something NEW
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Lol I doubt its gonna bring anything amazing to yhe table why are ppl so obsessed with updates lol
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Please try not to spoil the joyus mood here. If you dont like people squeaking information regarding jb updates then dont enter threads such as this one. Whats good aboyt something new? It might have a new kernel or something we can work around to unlock the boot loader or have a work recovery with adb function orsome eye candies or better stuufs. Btw i tried an unofficial 4.1 on galaxy ace and it was hell a lot more better and fluid than 4.0
Well, in russian 4pda news about JB for SPGT11* was posted in september or early, but thanks, now we know the date.
The only thing that spoils my mood about this thing - obviously sony will include new recovery in JB update, and it's no good for users who wants to have an ability to flash their tablets with some tools like AiO... And I pretty sure that release of JB for my SPGT114RU/S (16+3G) will come with some kind of delays... Eh, never mind.
I hope this comes to the UK.
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mawnstermew said:
Please try not to spoil the joyus mood here. If you dont like people squeaking information regarding jb updates then dont enter threads such as this one. Whats good aboyt something new? It might have a new kernel or something we can work around to unlock the boot loader or have a work recovery with adb function orsome eye candies or better stuufs. Btw i tried an unofficial 4.1 on galaxy ace and it was hell a lot more better and fluid than 4.0
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Well then it sounds worth looking at then good ol ics is pretty choppy
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o_vdx said:
Well, in russian 4pda news about JB for SPGT11* was posted in september or early, but thanks, now we know the date.
The only thing that spoils my mood about this thing - obviously sony will include new recovery in JB update, and it's no good for users who wants to have an ability to flash their tablets with some tools like AiO... And I pretty sure that release of JB for my SPGT114RU/S (16+3G) will come with some kind of delays... Eh, never mind.
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Easy as to swap the recoveries (hidden Image) so the old recovery can be used. Condi's system is still working after 4 updates
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Lol I doubt its gonna bring anything amazing to yhe table why are ppl so obsessed with updates lol
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Lol what's your deal man? In my opinion Jelly Bean has been the most important update to Android yet, as it brings Android up to the smoothness level of iOS and also matches Siri with Google now. "I doubt its gonna bring anything amazing to yhe table why are ppl so obsessed with updates": First of all, do you know anything about Jelly Bean? Yeah. It brings A LOT to the table. And secondly, I am not obsessed with updates. However, I do like having the latest version of Android. If you're one of those people that can feel fine about being stuck in Android 2.3, then all the more power to you. But I'm just not that way, and there's nothing wrong with that. Besides, why are you replying to this thread if you don't care? Seems like you've got too much time on your hands.
Having used the nexus s and now on a galaxy nexus, I can testify to how great an improvement jb is over ics. Much smoother and a good sized improvement in battery life, even when using generic AOSP builds. I do hope Sony gives 4.2a thought though... there's lots of tablet only features that would be a good fit for this device, particularly while the nexus 10 remains hard to get.
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Lol what's your deal man? In my opinion Jelly Bean has been the most important update to Android yet, as it brings Android up to the smoothness level of iOS and also matches Siri with Google now. "I doubt its gonna bring anything amazing to yhe table why are ppl so obsessed with updates": First of all, do you know anything about Jelly Bean? Yeah. It brings A LOT to the table. And secondly, I am not obsessed with updates. However, I do like having the latest version of Android. If you're one of those people that can feel fine about being stuck in Android 2.3, then all the more power to you. But I'm just not that way, and there's nothing wrong with that. Besides, why are you replying to this thread if you don't care? Seems like you've got too much time on your hands.
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Haha you took that waaaaaaayyyyyyy to personally bud
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I just hope someone can work out how to root a tablet S thats already done the r5a update, before JB comes out.
I hate having a bunch of stock rubbish put on after an update. but on the other hand, my bluetooth works properly again. i was having problems listening to music in the car (I had to exit and reopen the music player every time i reconnected to the headunit)
Awesome, can't wait!
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Haha you took that waaaaaaayyyyyyy to personally bud
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Why are you still here, man? You've already said that this topic is pointless because you don't care about JB. I fail to see how replying to your post was me taking it "waaaaaaaaayyyyyy to personally".
Now ure putting words in my mouth I said neither of those things. And if you read the my later posts I said it might be pre cool. I took a look at a few reviews on youtube and I can see why people are excited about this one.
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psxpetey said:
Now ure putting words in my mouth I said neither of those things. And if you read the my later posts I said it might be pre cool. I took a look at a few reviews on youtube and I can see why people are excited about this one.
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I apologize; I replied without reading your later posts. That was my fault I do wish you'd researched a little about JB before initially denouncing it in my thread, but that's alright because you know what's up now. We cool, dude.

Z Ultra - Android 4.3 / 4.4

When do you guys think we can expect either of these updates? In see a lot of other handsets getting the 4.3 update now.
When will Sony act?
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ScottishSwan said:
When do you guys think we can expect either of these updates? In see a lot of other handsets getting the 4.3 update now.
When will Sony act?
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Nov end ?
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Have a feeling Sony will jump straight to 4.4 when released
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It's the updates that always have me wishing I owned a nexus instead.
I hate howbslow some company's are to update there phones. Annoying.
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ScottishSwan said:
It's the updates that always have me wishing I owned a nexus instead.
I hate howbslow some company's are to update there phones. Annoying.
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That was exactly my thought when I was going to change device.
I thought about it for a second and then I got the ZU instead.
Reasons for my choice?
-old processor
-no sd slot
-extreme fragility
-LG
-no LTE
-no USB OTG
And others that do not come to mind right now.
I agree, it's cool to have the latest OS, but going through several devices I came to the conclusion that it's better to have a .1 revision less but more stability instead of the latest rushed just to have it.
If I feel the need to have more I always have custom ROMs.
And hey, my wife's Z had 4.1.2 when she got it, and a few months later it was updated to 4.2.2, so I'm not feeling "left out" by Sony in terms of updates.
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ojstagg93 said:
Have a feeling Sony will jump straight to 4.4 when released
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Feel the same too, Sony seems to keep they devices up to date very well, but I can understand they do not want to make so many different updates. 4.3 and 4.4 come far too close for give want to company to update all the time.
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I guess if you have to have the latest OS you just need to install a custom Rom..
I've surprised myself this time though.. I've just stayed at the stock rom with Xposed etc installed.
I could never have done that with my old Samsung device, but the Sony experience is much closer to stock.
same problem...still waiting for Sony to update...others have made it already..but dnt know for what Sony is waiting.....
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same problem...still waiting for Sony to update...others have made it already..but dnt know for what Sony is waiting.....
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Jeez, I'm used to Samsung update cycle which was pretty slow. November would be pretty good in my opinion for an update. I'm a fan of Sony launcher so far, as other people have said it's very close to stock which suits me well.
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I wouldn't mind skipping from 4.2 to 4.4 since 4.3 doesn't really have a whole lot of features that I'm interested in. I'm getting a Nexus 5 as my main device anyways though, so the Ultra will be more for music and comics.
I'm running 4.3 now... obviously CM10.2...
But that latest update coming 4.3.1 is only 10mb... stated as... "stability and improvement fixes"
I think we need to get out of the mindset that an 'update' is actually going to make our life better. Sometimes the update is more of a parallel move, and not a linea increase...
hamdogg said:
I'm running 4.3 now... obviously CM10.2...
But that latest update coming 4.3.1 is only 10mb... stated as... "stability and improvement fixes"
I think we need to get out of the mindset that an 'update' is actually going to make our life better. Sometimes the update is more of a parallel move, and not a linea increase...
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Right, and first of all I would like they fix this SOD issue and the mess with adapt to lighting and optimized backlight. No need to hurry updates, want something rock stable. Unfortunately I really need the leds, so I can't jump on CM or OSPA.
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Right, and first of all I would like they fix this SOD issue and the mess with adapt to lighting and optimized backlight. No need to hurry updates, want something rock stable. Unfortunately I really need the leds, so I can't jump on CM or OSPA.
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LED's work fine on CM10.2... everything is working great... :highfive:
White = new message
yellow = new email
red(low) /orange/ green/ blue(full) = charging
hamdogg said:
LED's work fine on CM10.2... everything is working great... :highfive:
White = new message
yellow = new email
red(low) /orange/ green/ blue(full) = charging
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Lol they fixed it? That's a good new, may try it out when I have time
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Have always worked - show colour but don't blink
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[Discussion] Android 4.4 KitKat for Novathor Devices

Hello everybody,
I just open this thread to discuss about Android 4.4 KitKat for our lovely Novathor Devices
So here's my opinion:
I still have hope that Sony will update our Novathor Devices. Google announced that KitKat is fitting on 512MB devices well so it's not impossible Some people here lost theri hope on official updates from Sony but not me!
So what's your opinion about it?
lol98lol98 said:
Hello everybody,
I just open this thread to discuss about Android 4.4 KitKat for our lovely Novathor Devices
So here's my opinion:
I still have hope that Sony will update our Novathor Devices. Google announced that KitKat is fitting on 512MB devices well so it's not impossible Some people here lost theri hope on official updates from Sony but not me!
So what's your opinion about it?
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Well, in my opinion, I've lost my hope...
But next week, SONY will release the 4.3/4.4 update plan.
We can still wait for it!!
IAmNice said:
THey wont update our phones. I dont even want the update from Sony. WIll take so long for them to provide a bugless 4.4 and im pretty sure our devs can provide a much better android experience.
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Can they? Don't think so. Bluetooth & Wifi Tethering is an issue on every Dev-Rom. Well. If you don't need it... But i like the Stock 4.1.
IAmNice said:
THey wont update our phones. I dont even want the update from Sony. WIll take so long for them to provide a bugless 4.4 and im pretty sure our devs can provide a much better android experience.
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Yea correct!
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But maybe there are some people who like the Sony stuff? Okay I don't but the Sony Stuff was already helpful on porting some things
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I'm not putting hope on it that Sony will release an official update for our device.
Google itself won't update their Galaxy Nexus (http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/5051958/google-galaxy-nexus-will-not-be-upgraded-android-4-4-kit-kat) and its even more capable of running kitkat for it has 1Gb of ram...http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus_i9250-4219.php
i will just wait for the wonderful works of the awesome developers here in xda
I would like an official update by Sony. It should cover things like floating touch and would bring my dead ICS XPeria Sola back to life. I'm not an optimist, let's hope I'm wrong.
don`t lost hope guys wait for dev. to release the latest ver. kitkat. its smother than sony update
hope my xsola will have 4.4 rom
We all hope that
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eirh said:
I would like an official update by Sony. It should cover things like floating touch and would bring my dead ICS XPeria Sola back to life. I'm not an optimist, let's hope I'm wrong.
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Then you are most probably wrong. Stop hoping. Xperia U, Go, P and Sola will not get anymore updates:
-Novathor is dead, ST-Ericsson already closed its doors.
-Sony will rather focus it's resources on more expensive phones like Xperia S, T,Z and Z1 rather than low-mid range phones like Xperia U or Go.
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Yes, dont hope to get the official update from Sony. You will be disappointed. Also our devs don't have necessary drivers for our hardware, so it is difficult to make a fully working 4.4 Rom. Hope our devs here will make our devices run on 4.4 with only few acceptable issues.
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xperia p isnt that low range phone... Doesnt it have more possibilities to get kit kat?
dont think so that sony will update our devices ... but some great devs will surely bring the KitKat taste
Hope they will build a pure AOSP Rom ?
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I dont think that Sony will update to 4.4 nivathor devices... But I am hoping for a porting !
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If Sony didn't even updated their last year's flagship models, why would they update midrange phones? Even Google themselves won't update the Galaxy Nexus, even though it's more than capable to run Kit Kat.
Hmm maybe Android 4.4 KitKat isn't all about lower requirement. Maybe its Android 5.0 that we waiting and they should name it Android 5.0 LEPO (LOW END PHONE ONLY)
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That would be awesome! Just a special version for low-end devices. But this also needs developing and time
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kopter36 said:
Hmm maybe Android 4.4 KitKat isn't all about lower requirement. Maybe its Android 5.0 that we waiting and they should name it Android 5.0 LEPO (LOW END PHONE ONLY)
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If they had one sony would not roll it out. We are out of their update support. We receive only bug fixes.
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What happened to Android L porting?

Wasn't there a dev that promised Android L back in june and has now just dissapeared?
₪LG G2₪
Now it's better to just wait for official L release. That port was fake.
reas0n said:
Now it's better to just wait for official L release. That port was fake.
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Yup. My guess is LG will hand it to us in February next year. Definetly not earlier.
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natalya said:
Yup. My guess is LG will hand it to us in February next year. Definetly not earlier.
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How is LG usually with updates? Is it as fast as HTC or slow as Samsung XD
sai777 said:
How is LG usually with updates? Is it as fast as HTC or slow as Samsung XD
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Near Samsung speed.
Zyner said:
Wasn't there a dev that promised Android L back in june and has now just dissapeared?
₪LG G2₪
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Yes, by a kiddie who wanted other devs to do all the hard work.
reas0n said:
Now it's better to just wait for official L release. That port was fake.
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Is it confirmed that we will receive the Android L update ?
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Is it confirmed that we will receive the Android L update ?
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It's very likely, we had also one report about it.
G2 has only gone from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 - 1 update from LG in total so far. We will get android L but LG are really really slow at updating firmwares, I would even say slower than Samsung.
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It's very likely, we had also one report about it.
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natalya said:
G2 has only gone from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 - 1 update from LG in total so far. We will get android L but LG are really really slow at updating firmwares, I would even say slower than Samsung.
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I just found something, Link
kinda old info, we don't know if it's true or not.
mods please delete one of this threads...
Surprising
It'd be surprising if we got Android L update in my opinion, I don't trust manufacturers, but let's cross fingers that they'll do it! :good:
This will be my last LG device if we do not receive L.
davru said:
This will be my last LG device if we do not receive L.
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You'd be surprised how many times LG users have said that over the years. Yet we are still writing from an LG phone.
Ask @60nine who also came from the same LG phone as me, rofl which back then received 4.0.4 when other phones were running 4.2.2 - the wait was long
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natalya said:
You'd be surprised how many times LG users have said that over the years. Yet we are still writing from an LG phone.
Ask @60nine who also came from the same LG phone as me, rofl which back then received 4.0.4 when other phones were running 4.2.2 - the wait was long
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true... today, our old Optimus 2x runs kitkat 4.4.4 almost without a problem (depending if you use HDMI and some other minor stuff)
G2 was my choice for upgrade mainly because of the screen size and quality, it looks nicer than other devices i was considering to buy and most important of all - i got it for a bargain for extending my contract with my provider...
and i don't like samsung or especially iStuff (and HTC ruined their flagships with enormous bezels)
shh.
Is it confirmed by LG that we will be getting android L
Theilegit123 said:
Is it confirmed by LG that we will be getting android L
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Source?
I wouldn't wait for AT&T release the L update. As long as LG releases source code, i'm sure dev will jump on it and get us the best out of it.

[Q] What are the odds of Sony pushing Android 5.1 to

... z2? [not sure why the end of the title disappeared]
Seems like there are some worthy updates in this one.
MichaelWT said:
... z2? [not sure why the end of the title disappeared]
Seems like there are some worthy updates in this one.
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They updated their aosp just days after the source was released so they are likely already working on the update
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They updated their aosp just days after the source was released so they are likely already working on the update
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This!
And you can try out 5.1 with 3.10 Kernel from freeXperia
I think it should be relatively fast update comapred from 4.4.4 to lollipop
Haldi4803 said:
This!
And you can try out 5.1 with 3.10 Kernel from freeXperia
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jerpelea is fast to work on roms
adamsmth663 said:
I think it should be relatively fast update comapred from 4.4.4 to lollipop
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4.4.2 was fast
4.4.4 slow
5.0 slow
5.1 should be fast
What are the odds. I'd say it's a dead cert. I'd say the z2 will also be updated to the android version that launches with the new nexus in October too.
Z2 has a way to go before support ends.
Z will end on 5.0.2, Z1 may get 5.1 but that's in the lap of the gods!
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Let them first rollout the 5.0.2 update. Apart from 2-3 regions everybody is waiting.
Ame123 said:
Let them first rollout the 5.0.2 update. Apart from 2-3 regions everybody is waiting.
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What regions were already updated? Which is the upgrade with fewer errors?
At this rate I would like to see them surprise us with a rollout straight to 5.1 if that is possible.
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I honestly think all the Z series will be updated to 5.1 but if nexus 4 won't see the next version most likely Z won't receive the update but whole Z1 to Z3 will receive it.

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