Which release of Android was your favorite?

[Ink]

Select up to 2 choices. Up to Android 10.


What reasons made it your favorite?

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Definitely 10.
Best security and privacy, easier & nicely UI.

I like the new back whish-gestures

 

[Captain Awesome]

10. Waiting for Android 11. Same as @security123

 

[roger_m]

I prefer to use the latest version rather than old versions. But of course, manufacturers often don't provide firmware updates to the new Android versions. My Redmi Note 4X is running custom Android 9 firmware, while the official firmware is only at Android 7. I just did a check for updates on my Samsung tablet and it there is an Android 10 update, with July 1 security patches, which I am about to install.

 

[Moonhorse]

10. Only been using android since android 8, windows phones before that

 

[Deletedmessiah]

Kitkat and Pie. I have not used 10.

 

[Ink]

I prefer to use the latest version rather than old versions. But of course, [..]

You're missing what was asked in the poll. It's not about using the latest, but which release was your favorite.
Example: "I like Android 10 because of Dark mode" or "I like Android 6 because of finer permission controls".

What was a new addition to Android that made it memorable?

Oreo was my favorite because it added Autofill for apps and Notification dots.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Android 5.0 Lollipop is definitely the most memorable one for me. They almost completely changed the stock android UI in this version and made it more modern with fluid design getting rid of the dated design of Android 4.4 Kitkat. All the modern design language of stock Android started at 5.0 Lollipop. And of course that Flappy Bird like Android Easter egg Lollipop game was a dope time passing addition.

 

[roger_m]

You're missing what was asked in the poll. It's not about using the latest, but which release was your favorite.

I like Android 6 because it introduced adoptable storage, making it easier to expand storage with a Micro SD card. But I don't really have a favourite version.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

My Redmi Note 4X is running custom Android 9 firmware, while the official firmware is only at Android 7

Remember that your device miss firmware updates since Android 7 since which are now many years.

 

[roger_m]

Remember that your device miss firmware updates since Android 7 since which are now many years.

That's why I installed a custom version of MIUI based on Android 9.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

That's why I installed a custom version of MIUI based on Android 9.

Custom build from who? If it's just a custom ROM, it doesn't include any firmware updates.

That's e.g. the case for all LineageOS builds.

 

[Protomartyr]

KitKat and Android 10.
KitKat was amazing on the Note 4. The most stable and battery efficient Android version for the Note 4.
Android 10 on my Pixel 3a XL is a breeze. Love the private DNS feature (this was introduced in Pie but never got to use that version).

 

[Paul.R]

Android 8 - using on my Blackberry Key2

Android 10 - using on my Samsung N10 P

But I prefer Android 8

 

[roger_m]

Custom build from who? If it's just a custom ROM, it doesn't include any firmware updates.

It's MiRoom which is a custom version of MIUI 12 from Russia. It is running Android 9, not 7. There are also some Android 10 ROMs for the Note 4X.

Development of MiRoom ROMs stopped a few days ago and I will switch to a different Android 10 based MIUI 12 ROM at some point.

 

[EricaR]

Android Lollipop.. I know it's too old to be interested. But, I still use my Samsung Lollipop device.. no repairs.. no lagging.. first battery..it's bee five years..

 

[show-Zi]

KitKat and earlier versions.
This is the first smartphone I purchased. Everything was fresh. Similar to the feeling of first love