Couple of days back I bought asus zenfone 5z. But, to my surprise it is still running 8.0... With security patch of June 5!! This is how asus deals with its flagship?
Will asus provide monthly security patches Atleast once in two or three months ?
What about 8.1.0 one plus 6 Is already has a android P beta but we are still stuck with 8.0. Is it wise to return this device and getting a one plus 6.
But from features, performance and value for money this is better device than one plus 6.
Is it really worth to have a android device with stock like experience with updates or a full fledged device which is stuck with some Android version.
Correct me if I am wrong I feel android major updates which Google releases every year changes are mostely done on above layers and not much on kernal level exception in case if the processor or hw is changed. If consider xiomi they already have most of the useful features in their ui which Google has provided in 8.0.
Neverthles atleast flagship which are more expensive in my openion should have proper updates from OEM atleast for two years which is not the case.
Please let me know your experience with Asus in termed of device support for Android updates I consider moving on instead of getting stuck with old os which no one cares.
They said they give 1 patch in 2 month for 2 year nd 2 year os upgrade
sk229391 said:
They said they give 1 patch in 2 month for 2 year nd 1 os upgrade only
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But the zenfone 3 for example has gone from 6.0 to 8.0
They said like 2 year os upgrade if they release two os in that time we will get it.
Where did they say this at
sk229391 said:
They said like 2 year os upgrade if they release two os in that time we will get it.
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OP expects too much. Samsung doesn't even release updates that fast. OnePlus is closer to stock Android and is easier to implent into upgrades.
Yeah, this is the reason we are not even worried about the Samsung and will never bother to buy one.
How good is asus in updates aspects, just asking as this is my first asus device to have.
suraj051 said:
Yeah, this is the reason we are not even worried about the Samsung and will never bother to buy one.
How good is asus in updates aspects, just asking as this is my first asus device to have.
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Asus typically does 2 month intervals with the security patches.
Next update will be huge
I really think the next update will be huge
a) August security patch
b) Navigation gesture.
But it is high time they launch ZenUI based on Asus Zenfone Max Pro of India on all their phone. It is also called ZenUI and it is so close to stock. It feels really odd that the expensive model dont have latest stock UI
Which is the latest os version for Zenfone 5z?
mannulko said:
Which is the latest os version for Zenfone 5z?
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8.0
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Do not by it.
The M2 will stay on 5.1, while the M3 is on 7.0
That is a shame From huawei
Pascal536 said:
Do not by it.
The M2 will stay on 5.1, while the M3 is on 7.0
That is a shame From huawei
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I wouldn't be so harsh on Huawei. They did provide a means to unlock your device. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of after-market development at the moment. I'd be willing to give it a try but don't really know where to start, however the investigation continues...
<rant>As a side-note, Oppo takes the award for the worst company. As a R7s owner I was surprised at the length they went to stop people developing for this device, and they didn't provide any updates either. If you want to advise anyone which company to avoid, I think Oppo is at the top of the list.</rant>
Yeah it's a real shame. They promised Marshmallow and cancelled it in the end without any information to us users...
Never gonna buy a Huawei again.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Yeah it's a real shame. They promised Marshmallow and cancelled it in the end without any information to us users...
Never gonna buy a Huawei again.
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Me too
The same here!
I changed from samsung to huawei but I will never buy huawey: I had to buy a new smartphone and I was convinced to buy huawei Nova but after this deportment I will change my choice
Pascal536 said:
Do not by it.
The M2 will stay on 5.1, while the M3 is on 7.0
That is a shame From huawei
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There is an Android 6.0 update since a half year. But this don't come over OTA, right? They have canceled this? I could flash it for 6 month. Since this time there come no newer security patches. Really bad by huawei.
The update has broken some things like the launcher. I have must for the person take the settings new. Maybe that was the reason for cancel. Just flashable, no OTA, so do you mean it, right?
For M2-801L (lte-version) we have used the B206. Looks that huawei's developer had gotten no much time for this device. So no official roll out possible. For P8 Lite they roll out every month security patches. Crazy for a cheap phone.
Bye
I will go back to SAMSUNG
Pascal536 said:
I will go back to SAMSUNG
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Samsung is almost in every device My Z Play has Samsung MMC flash and Samsung RAM So far so good. Updates? LOS14.1 the best, but not so easy on Kirin
Short: Media Pad M2 and updates are dead
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I will go back to SAMSUNG
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Samsung are no better.
I have lost count of the amount of Samsung devices that I have owned that have never had more than one or two very minor updates and then been abandoned by them.
My last tablet was the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, it was released as part of their flagship range at the time, got 3 or 4 security patches then abandoned by them - only ever had 4.4.2 which was a real shame given its good spec and awesome 2560 x 1600 screen.
I dont care about updates
You shouldn't be so harsh on huawei, because updates are only important if you play on your device. I only use it as a media device, and not for games, and I think there will be sufficient apps for it in the next 3 years. It is also important, that no update is better than ****ty update. I just changed from my Nexus 7 to Huawei mediapad, because there was an update to lollipop. beforethe update everything was smooth,now the device is lagging so hard, I wish I were able to downgrade it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/help/nexus-7-unusabable-5-1-t3110720
@Boris An sorry to correct you. But with all those newly found security breaches on the SoC level "no update" is unacceptable. I bought it because Huawei stated that they will update the M2 at least to Marshmallow. That's just ridiculous and causes an enormous fragmentation. I'm so glad that Treble has to be active and implemented on all devices delivered with an Android 8 since this year. Won't buy any device running Android 7 or lower any longer, just to show those OEM that it's time for a change. And Huawei is just dead for me. Never again. Such a bad service...
Treble can realise a better update policy across different OEMs and bring Android nearer to the best practice update policy of Apple, assuring more devices to be other latest Android version and security-patch level.
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DEC 5, 2017 Security Patch was just pushed out to my M2-801W
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DEC 5, 2017 Security Patch was just pushed out to my M2-801W
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It's sad and ridiculous. The Premium variant is still on 5.1.1 ...
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It's sad and ridiculous. The Premium variant is still on 5.1.1 ...
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6.0 on 801l available, but security patch just from end 2016. Very bad and there is no newer version like B206?
Will post the name, something like B010 was pushed today as a new security patch.Something like 58Mb, with device improvements and security updates.Didnt install it yet.I have the 16gb wifi version of the 10.1 inch M2.Gladly the still update it, now hoping we will ever get a newer emui.Nice tab, very nice but cant share it with my partner for example due to emui 3.1..Happy anyway!
For the M2 801l it's B208 out with march security patch and EMUI 4.0.3. Better than nothing.
Got this update last week-end:
OTA-M2-A01WV100R001C100B008_B010
This improves system stability and security, along with the newest security patches from Google.
i received the "com.huawei.android.hwouc.17784.apk" through the Yalp store, not google playstore...Is it safe to install it and try update?
Asus started pushing official Oreo to the Zenfone 3 a day or 2 ago. I have the 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL) and it doesn't look like any of the Deluxe variants have it yet. Hope it's coming soon.
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Asus started pushing official Oreo to the Zenfone 3 a day or 2 ago. I have the 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL) and it doesn't look like any of the Deluxe variants have it yet. Hope it's coming soon.
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Yep. ZS570KL owner checking in. Been checking incessantly because I really wanted to get my hands on Oreo and ZenUI 4.0! Saw the news that Zenfone 3 had gotten the update, checked the update page on the Asus website to find there was only a minor update waiting for me, released a little bit before Zenfone 3 owners got Oreo.
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum....=942&typeid=942&filter=typeid&mobile=2&page=1
If their update history is anything to go by, the ZE55(0/2)KL models have been updated rather frequently, whereas the deluxe models have received updates a little bit more spaced out. At best, I see the update for the ZS550KL coming in within 2 weeks, and the ZS570KL coming in within two weeks after that. Hopefully the wait isn't too long!
A bit disappointed with the updates for this phone...
Was good for a few months then nothing...
This was supposed to be their flagship device, other models come out and it is forgotten.
If they didn't wish to actually support it then they should've released the unlock app sooner and then we may have had a little love from developers...
Got an update the other day, they were supposed to be developing Oreo for this device and releasing it soon, update comes through and it's still Nougat...
Learnt my lesson well, Had both the Zenfone 2 deluxe and now the 3 deluxe. It seems that as soon as the new gen phone comes out the older model is dropped like a hot potato...
Won't be buying another...
Asus its terrible updating this gadgets. I have the Z01FD (3 De Luxe) and it never goes far from Nougat 7.0 . I'll never buy and Asus phone again
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Asus its terrible updating this gadgets. I have the Z01FD (3 De Luxe) and it never goes far from Nougat 7.0 . I'll never buy and Asus phone again
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im agree with you. NEVER BUY ASUS PHONE AGAIN.
many time my zenfone 3 deluxe got problem at camera (black spot) and their officer service center tell blue tint is normaly camera to shot the ligth, its rigth?
I've received my A2 Lite last week, it's a great phone overall.
Has Xiaomi been fast with the updates for their Mi A1 and A2/Lite phones?
Can I expect Security patches in a timely manner?
This is my first ever Mi phone, after being a Motorola user since 2013.
I don't know for A1 and A2, but A2 lite receive the security update each month, in the last 10 days.
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I don't know for A1 and A2, but A2 lite receive the security update each month, in the last 10 days.
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Thanks. It looks like the security patches come out at every 15th or 16th day of every month.
I asked because Motorola takes several months just to release a single patch. Nice to see this is not the case with Xiaomi.
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Question: Xiaomi guarantees updates for up to two years for Android versions?
Motorola, for example, confirms 2 system updates and at least 6 months of security updates for the Moto X4, which is also part of Android One.
I'm asking because I want to buy a device with Android One like Mi A2 Lite.
Pixel is very expensive to bring to my country and I would Android as pure as possible. In other hand, Moto X4 have little problems like camera focus and internal memory.
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Almost everywhere I read about A2/Lite, they write that 2 years guaranteed OS updates + 3 years security updates, but does xiaomi conform to this? Are there any guidelines made by google that must be followed? (idk, for example all android one phones must receive security patch until end of given month, etc, etc..) Or are those numbers just assumption..
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Almost everywhere I read about A2/Lite, they write that 2 years guaranteed OS updates + 3 years security updates, but does xiaomi conform to this? Are there any guidelines made by google that must be followed? (idk, for example all android one phones must receive security patch until end of given month, etc, etc..) Or are those numbers just assumption..
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I saw 18 months update
AFAIK all android one phones are handled by Google so 2 years software updates an 2 or 3 years security updates
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AFAIK all android one phones are handled by Google so 2 years software updates an 2 or 3 years security updates
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So if I understood, Mi A2 Lite will receive Android updates up to 2020 - Android 11 "R" - and security patches up to 2022 more or less?
Thanks in advance!
You should get android p and android q yes
Just got the Sept Security update this morning, 360.2MB in size so make sure you're on WiFi.
Will the A70 get Android 10?
Yes, and probably it will get android 11 too when it comes out. But we need to wait because samsung is really slow on updating devices to newer android versions.
y.erenbektas said:
Yes, and probably it will get android 11 too when it comes out. But we need to wait because samsung is really slow on updating devices to newer android versions.
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Midrange device. Only one OS update will be there. And quarterly security patches for 2 years
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Midrange device. Only one OS update will be there. And quarterly security patches for 2 years
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Maybe but OEMs usually provide 2 years of big software updates. So I think we'll get android 11 too. Only we have wait 2 years given Samsung's current history.
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Midrange device. Only one OS update will be there. And quarterly security patches for 2 years
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Nah Samsung usually gives two major updates, even for midrange devices.
i think the Australian version is not getting updated - if your in Oz think twice about getting one of these phones
Please can someone tell me if the A70 will get android 12 update? S10 is officially getting android 12 and the A70 was released after the S10, also it was a quiet expensive device so I don't see why it won't get the update.
Samsung promised 3 OS updates for the S series, starting from S10. It also promised 4 years of security updates (only 2 OS) for every phone launched in 2019 and beyond.
No OEM loves long-term supports. It's bad for business. So there's no official One UI 4.x for the A70.
But that's why we're here. Of course there'll be some unofficial ports. And it'll be exciting.
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Samsung promised 3 OS updates for the S series, starting from S10. It also promised 4 years of security updates (only 2 OS) for every phone launched in 2019 and beyond.
No OEM loves long-term supports. It's bad for business. So there's no official One UI 4.x for the A70.
But that's why we're here. Of course there'll be some unofficial ports. And it'll be exciting.
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S10 series was released in early 2019 even before A70 was released and will still get android 12 so why not the A70? They said they will give A series 3 major OS updates like S series and then they just decide not to do that! This is unacceptable.
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Maybe that is to force you to buy new phones, I am not sure.
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S10 series was released in early 2019 even before A70 was released and will still get android 12 so why not the A70? They said they will give A series 3 major OS updates like S series and then they just decide not to do that! This is unacceptable.
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The official word from Samsung was to give their flagship Galaxy S-series five years of support, like Apple, that is 3 major OS updates, and two years of support.
The official word for phones released in 2019 and beyond is to give them 4 years of support, 2 major OS updates, and 2 years of security updates.
Understand this. The 3 major updates are only for the S-series (possible the Note, too) as of Samsung's official essay. That means neither the A-series nor the M-series are included.
That doesn't mean there's no chance we might not get Android 12, officially. But, even if that happened, it'll not be soon. That's how business works. Push people to buy the next phone.
In my country, I can trade my phone with an S10 for less than 50$. Maybe you should buy an S10 if you really want 12.
There was 3 major updates, mine has come with android 9, then 10 and now 11...
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There was 3 major updates, mine has come with android 9, then 10 and now 11...
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we are talking about 3 android version changes i.e.
9 ->10
10 ->11
11->12
[List] Galaxy devices that will be eligible for One UI 4.0 (Android 12) update
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It's not on the list. There is custom rom though.
It will get it android 13 version or not?
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[List] Galaxy devices that will be eligible for One UI 4.0 (Android 12) update
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It's not on the list. There is custom rom though.
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No, not even a proper rom, just a GSI.
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It will get it android 13 version or not?
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nope, if you ask official update