Why your Android Smartphone is not using the latest version!

[Jack]

With each Android build, Google offers more and more features and security layers. Unfortunately not everyone benefits from the latest available version (currently 4.2), many series versions 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), Ice Cream Sandwhich 4.0 or 4.1 Jelly Bean.

So who is to blame that your Android Smartphone hasn't yet been updated to their 4.2 version. Take a look at the below chart, and see who is to blame.

 

[Ink]

I remember I posted something similar a few months ago, about the process of when Android updates are pushed through manufacturers and carriers.

For the latest Android releases, is it better to stick the Google's own (LG) Nexus?

 

[jamescv7]

Common problem when manufacturers went to discontinued the updates and expires through cycles.

So Custom ROMs are available at the corner, provide frequent updates but risk due on 3rd party source and caused brick.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

I am running an unofficial version of Jelly bean 4.1 on my phone. It works great but with some minor bugs as it is still in development.

That was an example that shows you that phone manufacturers discontinue the updates even though they can be updated. Another example is the Galaxy S1 and the Google Nexus S which run on extremely similar hardware, Samsung discontinued the updates for the S1 when it was on 2.3 and Google Nexus S has 4.1 as its last update. Phone manufacturers should say "we are lazy to update your devices' firmwares" instead of "your devices are incompatible with the newer firmware".

 

[MrXidus]

Cyanogen ROM user and proud.

 

[timnik]

For the latest Android releases, is it better to stick the Google's own (LG) Nexus?

I'm using the previous Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone from Google (stock rom android 4.2.2) and it gets its updates as soon as they are released.
This is one of the main reasons why I bought this phone, but of course there are others such as unlocked bootloader for example. However, I'm still on the stock rom because it's simple, fast, stable, and up to date.
I will definitely try another rom some day as this model is also very popular among developers.

If I was buying a new phone right now, I would still stick with Google and its Nexus 4.

 

[timnik]

Cyanogen ROM user and proud.

I used this one to bring my previous Motorola Defy to android Gingerbread (and it was great), because Mototola ditched it at the previous version Android Froyo..:s

 

[Manzai]

Android 4.1 ROM Custom (CyanogenMod)

 

[McLovin]

For me since I'm really lazy to upgrade my phone, it would have to be 2.2 :-/

 

[Malware Man]

Cyanogenmod 10.1 so the latest 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

 

[timnik]

For me since I'm really lazy to upgrade my phone, it would have to be 2.2 :-/

You should. At least for security reasons, as more and more malware goes mobile :s

 

[Ink]

fftopic:

Old/Funny OT reply coming up:

McLovin, the same applies for when you wish IE9 had a built-in spell checker and you never bother upgrading to IE10.

For me since I'm really lazy to upgrade my phone, it would have to be 2.2 :-/

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Back on topic, I seem to think Android (+ other smartphones) are not that economical and a waste on resources, except in the instance of hardware failure.

 

[jamescv7]

Some people tends not to update as they prefer default and fine tune performance and when dealing applications, few may fall as a victim of infection.

Mine is like a year already, and updated only from the last firmware maybe however not scared on vulnerability.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

fftopic:

Old/Funny OT reply coming up:

McLovin, the same applies for when you wish IE9 had a built-in spell checker and you never bother upgrading to IE10.

For me since I'm really lazy to upgrade my phone, it would have to be 2.2 :-/

He meant about buying a new phone, not updating the software, I think.
What's your phone McLovin?

 

[Ink]

I understood what he meant, but it was intended as a joke.

 

[McLovin]

What's your phone McLovin?

Currently a HTC Wildfire. A bit old, but all I use it for is calling.

I understood what he meant, but it was intended as a joke.

Hey I just did the upgrade to IE 10 the other day. When it comes to that it's lazy.

 

[souhrid]

currently using ICS as there is no official update from manufacturer .Guys what is your opinion about rooting phone?Since rooting voids warranty i'm afraid to root .moreover i came to know some probleums caused by rooting.please help:huh: me i would :heart: to have jellybean 4.2 in my phone

 

[jamescv7]

currently using ICS as there is no official update from manufacturer .Guys what is your opinion about rooting phone?Since rooting voids warranty i'm afraid to root .moreover i came to know some probleums caused by rooting.please help:huh: me i would :heart: to have jellybean 4.2 in my phone

Just follow the instruction carefully before rooting, and takes a minute to be activated..

Rooting can unlocked some benefits like, applications can be installed via SD card (where default are phone storage), can be used other root software and many more.

Note: There are some manufacturers, provide firmware updates which included applications to move on SD card.