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If you use a Micromax or Lava phone, don't wait for Android Lollipop update
Android Lollipop is Google's latest and greatest Android. It is a huge change in terms of interface and design compared to the Android KitKat. It has a lot of unique features and lots of new functionality built right inside it.But when can you, as an Android user, get the Lollipop update for your phone?
A while ago we listed the devices that will definitely get the Android Lollipop. Most of these are either from Google's Nexus line or belong to Motorola's Moto range. High-end devices from big phone companies will also get the Android Lollipop update, though there is not much clarity about when.The question is what about the Android Lollipop update when it comes to phones sold by so many other companies in India. We asked phone companies when their existing consumers can get Android Lollipop update and for which devices. Here is the response we got from them:
Samsung: The Korean company -- which is also the biggest phone company in India -- officially refused to say when its customers here can get Android Lollipop update. But its representatives hinted -- off the record -- that the Lollipop update will be available to the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S4, recently launched the Galaxy Note 4 and last year's the Galaxy S3 in the coming months. The updates are likely to be rolled out between December this year and January next year.For other Samsung phones like the Galaxy Grand 2, don't hope for much.
Micromax: The second largest smartphone brand in India doesn't seem excited with the latest OS from Android. The company did not respond to our queries asking it when Micromax users can get the Android Lollipop.
Spice: This homegrown brand confirmed that the Lollipop update would be available for its Dream Uno users in India. This update will be rolled out in January. Incidentally, the Dream Uno is part of Google's Android One range of phones. Hence, it is guaranteed to get updates for at least 18 month.For non Android phones, Spice did not provide any information about Android Lollipop update.
Lava and Xolo: Basically, both Lava and Xolo are same companies. And as far as we know both has no plans for Android Lollipop update for their existing consumers. Lava officials did not respond to our queries.
Karbonn: The company remained tight-lipped about their Android Lollipop to any of its existing phones.
Oppo: Did not respond
Xiaomi: Did not respond
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Android Lollipop is Google's latest and greatest Android. It is a huge change in terms of interface and design compared to the Android KitKat. It has a lot of unique features and lots of new functionality built right inside it.But when can you, as an Android user, get the Lollipop update for your phone?
A while ago we listed the devices that will definitely get the Android Lollipop. Most of these are either from Google's Nexus line or belong to Motorola's Moto range. High-end devices from big phone companies will also get the Android Lollipop update, though there is not much clarity about when.The question is what about the Android Lollipop update when it comes to phones sold by so many other companies in India. We asked phone companies when their existing consumers can get Android Lollipop update and for which devices. Here is the response we got from them:
Samsung: The Korean company -- which is also the biggest phone company in India -- officially refused to say when its customers here can get Android Lollipop update. But its representatives hinted -- off the record -- that the Lollipop update will be available to the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S4, recently launched the Galaxy Note 4 and last year's the Galaxy S3 in the coming months. The updates are likely to be rolled out between December this year and January next year.For other Samsung phones like the Galaxy Grand 2, don't hope for much.
Micromax: The second largest smartphone brand in India doesn't seem excited with the latest OS from Android. The company did not respond to our queries asking it when Micromax users can get the Android Lollipop.
Spice: This homegrown brand confirmed that the Lollipop update would be available for its Dream Uno users in India. This update will be rolled out in January. Incidentally, the Dream Uno is part of Google's Android One range of phones. Hence, it is guaranteed to get updates for at least 18 month.For non Android phones, Spice did not provide any information about Android Lollipop update.
Lava and Xolo: Basically, both Lava and Xolo are same companies. And as far as we know both has no plans for Android Lollipop update for their existing consumers. Lava officials did not respond to our queries.
Karbonn: The company remained tight-lipped about their Android Lollipop to any of its existing phones.
Oppo: Did not respond
Xiaomi: Did not respond
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