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HTC One and Jelly Bean

I wonder what HTC's plans will be for upgrading to 4.2+
Sony said the Xperia Z will be upgrading shortly after release.. I hope HTC keep pace with them and other manufacturers.

4.2 changes almost nothing really, nothing to fret about

Pointlol said:
4.2 changes almost nothing really, nothing to fret about
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Will miss the dashclock widget... and any other cool apps that will be only 4.2+.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nurik.roman.dashclock
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Plus 4.2 gets Photosphere, Gesture Typing, Lock screen widgets etc etc...
It's not to much the 'nothing to fret' about.. it's knowing that HTC will keep up to date with .. updates lol
I think they want things to change in 2013 though so maybe they will

Htc has a smaller company than most so it's not as easy to direct resources to updates but I'm sure they will.

HTC should wait until Key Lime Pie

biohaufen said:
HTC should wait until Key Lime Pie
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I agree bypass 4.2 and 4.2.1

kalo88 said:
Plus 4.2 gets Photosphere, Gesture Typing, Lock screen widgets etc etc...
It's not to much the 'nothing to fret' about.. it's knowing that HTC will keep up to date with .. updates lol
I think they want things to change in 2013 though so maybe they will
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Photosphere is an AOSP feature on which even if HTC upgrades to 4.2 it still won't be available. Gesture typing is already existing on HTC keyboards since 2011 I think. Lockscreen widgets is an AOSP feature also and won't come to HTC since HTC uses a sense lockscreen.
So yeah 4.2 is pretty much useless unless you're using AOSP.

Riyal said:
Photosphere is an AOSP feature on which even if HTC upgrades to 4.2 it still won't be available. Gesture typing is already existing on HTC keyboards since 2011 I think. Lockscreen widgets is an AOSP feature also and won't come to HTC since HTC uses a sense lockscreen.
So yeah 4.2 is pretty much useless unless you're using AOSP.
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That's fair enough then Don't google release the source code etc to HTC/Sony/Samsung etc... and they then just tweak the functions to work with their phones? I thought that's how it worked

been waiting 7 months since HTC stated that the One X would be getting JB, and still no light at the end of that tunnel. Pretty sure when they unveiled the One X last year they were going to update software more often, but two new "flagship" phones released since then and still no update. Do not buy HTC thinking they will update to new android versions. They do make great hardware, so root and have a great device.

optic driver said:
been waiting 7 months since HTC stated that the One X would be getting JB, and still no light at the end of that tunnel. Pretty sure when they unveiled the One X last year they were going to update software more often, but two new "flagship" phones released since then and still no update. Do not buy HTC thinking they will update to new android versions. They do make great hardware, so root and have a great device.
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? We got 4.1.1 by now, which is JellyBean. If you don't have your update yet on your carrier, that's probably not HTCs fault.
Yet I agree it took them a bit long to release it. And yes, keep in mind that HTC is a rather small company, unlike Samsung. Let's just hope that they are a bit more conservative with phone releases this year - and I'm rather hopeful as the One was the only phone they introduced at the event (unlike 3 phones last time). More will follow for sure, nobody should doubt that and that's not a bad thing. Just please not 3 versions of the same phone etc., that'd be great.

Eggcake said:
? We got 4.1.1 by now, which is JellyBean. If you don't have your update yet on your carrier, that's probably not HTCs fault.
Yet I agree it took them a bit long to release it. And yes, keep in mind that HTC is a rather small company, unlike Samsung. Let's just hope that they are a bit more conservative with phone releases this year - and I'm rather hopeful as the One was the only phone they introduced at the event (unlike 3 phones last time). More will follow for sure, nobody should doubt that and that's not a bad thing. Just please not 3 versions of the same phone etc., that'd be great.
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Carrier is ATT (only carier in the US that offered the One X), which I have no doubt shares some of the blame. But honestly, a few months after telling their customers that the ATT version of the One X would get 4.1, they release the One X+ on ATT with 4.1, now here comes yet another HTC phone with 4.1. For such a small company, they sure pop out a ton of hardware. (Since the release of the Galaxy SIII, how many "Flagship" devices has Samsung released?) That all just goes to my point, dont buy an HTC phone assuming they will update to a new version of Android in a timely manner if at all.

HTC's problem for updates I guess stems from the fact they make so damn many!!
If they keep their line up simple for 2013 it will be more manageable, 1-2 low end, 1-2 mid range, 1 flagship. Who needs to release a phone every other month, it's insane lol
For example:
On the UK site HTC have the following
HTC One
HTC One SV
HTC One X+
HTC Desire X
HTC 8X
HTC 8S
HTC Desire C
HTC One X
HTC One XL
HTC One S
HTC One V

JB 4.2 work amazing :good:

Maybe it will quick updated to Android 4.2, but I think the time is at least after the release of Android 5.0.

They won't update the HTC One. They will release the HTC One+ in 3 months anyway with JB 4.2.2
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Clearly stated at gsmarena.com that it is upgradable to 4.2.2
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One X got JB OTA months back, late Nov if I recall correctly, and I am in India where it comes after a few weeks of official live date.
If you bought a locked one X then HTC are not to be blamed, they promised 4.1.1 which they delivered.
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Suprised they didnt ship it with 4.2.1 atleast since its been out for a while now. Plus they probably received jellybean 4.2 months ago since google sends out the software months before its released.. But i guess it was buggy just my guess, so they used 4.1.2 .

kalo88 said:
HTC's problem for updates I guess stems from the fact they make so damn many!!
If they keep their line up simple for 2013 it will be more manageable, 1-2 low end, 1-2 mid range, 1 flagship. Who needs to release a phone every other month, it's insane lol
For example:
On the UK site HTC have the following
HTC One
HTC One SV
HTC One X+
HTC Desire X
HTC 8X
HTC 8S
HTC Desire C
HTC One X
HTC One XL
HTC One S
HTC One V
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Well samsung released
Galaxy s advanced
Samsung galaxy pop plus
samsung galaxy mini 2
samsung galaxy ace 2
samsung galaxy beam
samsung galaxy pocket
galaxy s3 inclduding us variants
galaxy ace advance
galaxy chat
galaxy note 2
galaxy s3 lte
galaxy note 2 lte
galaxy s3 mini
samsung galaxy premier
samsung galaxy grand
There are more that were released in the US running android and under the galaxy range. Doesnt matter about releasing loads of devices as much, they just need to keep the emphasis on the flagships.

HTC One could skip Android 4.2, go straight to 4.3

Android 4.3 upgrade 'in the early fall,' says carrier
A few days back we caught wind that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 might be jumping straight from Android 4.1 to (the still unannounced) version 4.3 in some countries. And today it seems at least one other phone might be doing the same. Android Central forum member NKYRacing got in touch with Cincinnati Bell to ask about the just-released 4.2.2 update for his phone, only to be told by the carrier that its HTC One would instead get an update straight to Android 4.3 —
"We were just informed by HTC they would skip 4.2.2 and go straight to 4.3 in the early Fall."
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It's unclear whether any other HTC One variants might also leapfrog 4.2, although we should note that the current 4.2.2 update is already rolling out in Europe and Asia. Hopefully we'll learn more once Android 4.3 is officially announced — and it's looking like that's going to happen sooner rather than later.
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I'm finding this hard to believe as the 4.2 update has already been released.

Timmyfoxeh said:
I'm finding this hard to believe as the 4.2 update has already been released.
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Lmao this
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Most of HTC ONE are already running on 4.2.2.

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Android 4.3 upgrade 'in the early fall,' says carrier
A few days back we caught wind that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 might be jumping straight from Android 4.1 to (the still unannounced) version 4.3 in some countries. And today it seems at least one other phone might be doing the same. Android Central forum member NKYRacing got in touch with Cincinnati Bell to ask about the just-released 4.2.2 update for his phone, only to be told by the carrier that its HTC One would instead get an update straight to Android 4.3 —
It's unclear whether any other HTC One variants might also leapfrog 4.2, although we should note that the current 4.2.2 update is already rolling out in Europe and Asia. Hopefully we'll learn more once Android 4.3 is officially announced — and it's looking like that's going to happen sooner rather than later.
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Ithink this is weird to 4.2.2 is already released.
Ik denk dat dit raar is omdat 4.2.2 al uitkomen is.
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It might be true if they know it's coming out, why push 4.2.2 out if they know 4.3 is on it's way. But my heart is saying yes but my mind is saying no logic normally wins but I'd like to be proven wrong
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Batskoning said:
Android 4.3 upgrade 'in the early fall,' says carrier
A few days back we caught wind that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 might be jumping straight from Android 4.1 to (the still unannounced) version 4.3 in some countries. And today it seems at least one other phone might be doing the same. Android Central forum member NKYRacing got in touch with Cincinnati Bell to ask about the just-released 4.2.2 update for his phone, only to be told by the carrier that its HTC One would instead get an update straight to Android 4.3 —
It's unclear whether any other HTC One variants might also leapfrog 4.2, although we should note that the current 4.2.2 update is already rolling out in Europe and Asia. Hopefully we'll learn more once Android 4.3 is officially announced — and it's looking like that's going to happen sooner rather than later.
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Yo dude....answer your phone next time!

The Project said:
Yo dude....answer your phone next time!
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Dude!! I just copied everything from an other side.. Inc this picture

They took so long to get 4.2.2 out to the US but it's essentially ready now (given that it has been pushed to the international phones already). I'd be really surprised if they completely skip 4.2.2 in the US given the level of demand for it and how little work it would take at this point to get it out.

Haha I don't see how they can skip 4.2 when it's already out...

Doubt it seeing how HTC can't even get 4.2 out in a timely matter. You'll get 4.2 then 4.3 maybe next year at the rate it is taking for 4.2 to release.

Batskoning said:
Android 4.3 upgrade 'in the early fall,' says carrier
A few days back we caught wind that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 might be jumping straight from Android 4.1 to (the still unannounced) version 4.3 in some countries. And today it seems at least one other phone might be doing the same. Android Central forum member NKYRacing got in touch with Cincinnati Bell to ask about the just-released 4.2.2 update for his phone, only to be told by the carrier that its HTC One would instead get an update straight to Android 4.3 —
It's unclear whether any other HTC One variants might also leapfrog 4.2, although we should note that the current 4.2.2 update is already rolling out in Europe and Asia. Hopefully we'll learn more once Android 4.3 is officially announced — and it's looking like that's going to happen sooner rather than later.
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What will be the htc one x?

Well it's August 9th and in Canada no 4.2 update yet....so 4.3? I hope but really doubt it.

krouri said:
Well it's August 9th and in Canada no 4.2 update yet....so 4.3? I hope but really doubt it.
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I'm kinda dissapointed about no Canadian 4.2.2 but there's not much we could do. I'd be happy going straight to 4.3
*Quality Not Quantity*
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I actually just had a chat with HTC support and they said Canada WILL be getting the 4.2.2 update. No eta was given for known issues. But the lady told me to check frequently so I hope it's coming soon.
*Quality Not Quantity*

Word has it that Verizon is paying the broke HTC to not release the update to North American markets yet. Not until Verizon gets the HTC one. Sounds stupid, but for the uninformed enthusiast, this could mean a source of frustration towards the current carrier (Tmo aTT sprint) and an incentive to switch to Verizon because it obviously is better at testing and approving updates than other carriers.
Again, just a rumor out of (almost) thin air.

sauprankul said:
Word has it that Verizon is paying the broke HTC to not release the update to North American markets yet. Not until Verizon gets the HTC one. Sounds stupid, but for the uninformed enthusiast, this could mean a source of frustration towards the current carrier (Tmo aTT sprint) and an incentive to switch to Verizon because it obviously is better at testing and approving updates than other carriers.
Again, just a rumor out of (almost) thin air.
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While that may very loosely make sense in the U.S. why should that affect Canadians?
Most Americans would not know who Telus, Rogers or Bell is. It is not like Canadians would say "geez I'm going to switch to Verizon because they have a newer OS for the HTC One". Canada is a separate country from the U.S and should be treated as such. Hell, Google has either forgotten about us with Movies and TV and Google Music......or the CRTC is a pain in the a**. How is that related to your Verizon rumour? About as much as American carrier politics has to do with us.
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Is there any indication that HTC has even pushed 4.2.2 to the carriers for their "approvals"?
And when are the Dev Editions supposed to get updates? If 4.2.2. is ready, can't HTC just push directly to dev editions?

jmitr said:
While that may very loosely make sense in the U.S. why should that affect Canadians?
Most Americans would not know who Telus, Rogers or Bell is. It is not like Canadians would say "geez I'm going to switch to Verizon because they have a newer OS for the HTC One". Canada is a separate country from the U.S and should be treated as such. Hell, Google has either forgotten about us with Movies and TV and Google Music......or the CRTC is a pain in the a**. How is that related to your Verizon rumour? About as much as American carrier politics has to do with us.
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I would believe that Canada is a separate country but this talk of Verizon entering Canada makes you wonder why we haven't received the update. I also think the CRTC is a pain in the ass too. I want my update too!
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Good job HTC... thank god there is the convert to Google edition thread.
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mxrider108 said:
They took so long to get 4.2.2 out to the US but it's essentially ready now (given that it has been pushed to the international phones already). I'd be really surprised if they completely skip 4.2.2 in the US given the level of demand for it and how little work it would take at this point to get it out.
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i have a hunch that once the verizon variant would be released, the US versions of the HTC would (FINALLY GOD DAMNIT) get the 4.2.2 update.. what was the point of buying an unlocked ver if i get the updates last?

Moto formally updates support page: Razr HD, Maxx HD and M to get Kit Kat

Moto updated their support page today.
VZW Razr HD, Maxx HD and M (reg and developer) to formally get Kit Kat. No dates of course.
Still, good news!
http://goo.gl/8HOKgw

So it's going to go from 4.1.2 straight to 4.4?
Either way, it's about damn time they announced something.

That's great news, not lets hope it's January, seeing that CM is already functioning on the XT925 I don't see it as a great problem to have an official 4.4 from motorola, now that they are releasing vanilla flavors on the Moto X and now with the G.

Tneniesa intention
I wonder, would they update the kernel(to 3.4) also in these updates?

Exactly
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So it's going to go from 4.1.2 straight to 4.4?
Either way, it's about damn time they announced something.
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My question is exactly that. Will we go directly to 4.4 or will we have to wait for 4.2, then 4.3 until we finally arrive at 4.4 when 5.0 or even 5.1 will already be out...

atan420 said:
My question is exactly that. Will we go directly to 4.4 or will we have to wait for 4.2, then 4.3 until we finally arrive at 4.4 when 5.0 or even 5.1 will already be out...
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I think it might be a direct update from 4.1.2 to 4.4
The Moto X went from 4.2.2 to 4.4

UK, Germany and Latin America Page not yet updated
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what about RAZR HD(XT925) only droid series is listed in there

The Canadian xt925 update page says it will be upgraded to Kit Kat as well.

jaims009 said:
what about RAZR HD(XT925) only droid series is listed in there
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It's the same phone. You could always just flash the update if for some reason you don't get the ota.
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whipcream said:
The Canadian xt925 update page says it will be upgraded to Kit Kat as well.
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Indeed - happy days!
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I know i am out of my league here, but curious, now that kitkat is coming to the razr hd phones, might it be possible for someone to rip it from those phones and make it also available for the razr and razr maxx?, i know kitkat and google now are two way different things[i.e google experince] but just curious.

Happy days indeed!
Motorola Confirms Android 4.4 Kit Kat Updates for DROID RAZR HD, MAXX HD, and RAZR M
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Scipizoa said:
I know i am out of my league here, but curious, now that kitkat is coming to the razr hd phones, might it be possible for someone to rip it from those phones and make it also available for the razr and razr maxx?, i know kitkat and google now are two way different things[i.e google experince] but just curious.
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I´m not too sure, but I would imagine it wouldn´t be a simple thing to do at all...

Oh I know it would not be eaSy I was just curious if it could be done. Lol
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The simple answer is no, that will not happen
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Motorola UK XT925 still has
MOTOROLA RAZR HD
This device is currently running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Future plan coming soon.
and XT910
MOTOROLA RAZR MAXX
This device will remain on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
XT890
MOTOROLA RAZR i
This device is currently running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Future plan coming soon.

Another confirmation we are getting KitKat.
I'm more than happy than Motorola decided to continue support for the awesome phone.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-maxx-hd-droid-razr-m-atrix-hd-what-and-more/
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Does anyone know if this have any influence on the development of custom Roms? Is it possible to utilise Motorola's code or are custom roms produced with no or little basis in their material? Probably an amateur question, but I lack fundamental knowledge of this.

Well isn't this a pleasant surprise?!?. I'm sure it's too much to ask for it to be a Christmas present from Moto Kringle. But one can always hope :fingers-crossed:

ajape said:
Happy days indeed!
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I´m not too sure, but I would imagine it wouldn´t be a simple thing to do at all...
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Scipizoa said:
I know i am out of my league here, but curious, now that kitkat is coming to the razr hd phones, might it be possible for someone to rip it from those phones and make it also available for the razr and razr maxx?, i know kitkat and google now are two way different things[i.e google experince] but just curious.
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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus with the TI Omap 4460 is not getting the update no way a razr with the ti 4430 will. (only real diff is 1.5 vs 1.2 clock speed) Texas instruments is no longer supporting their chips and offers no help. They have left the mobile chip industry for good from the report I have read. I am not sure the extent of what is needed by the chip manufacturer but for the OG razr without some major programming fanatics with hundreds of free hours the best the x912 and x910 will ever get is 4.1.2 from oem or 4.3 from devs.

Moto G Android Lollipop confirmed for GPE

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So Android Lollipop is finally confirmed man!!!!!! Amazing!! Cant wait!!!!
Also confirmed n Motorola Forums!!! :good: :crying: :highfive:

Nice! I guess we can flash that on non-GPE?

eddydc1 said:
Nice! I guess we can flash that on non-GPE?
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Yes man you can! I did it last Saturday without any problem! here you have the link: with the tool to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706 , it takes only 3 min!
So happy that I did it! I cant wait to receive that "Update your system" notification.

titotito1983 said:
Yes man you can! I did it last Saturday without any problem! here you have the link: with the tool to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706 , it takes only 3 min!
So happy that I did it! I cant wait to receive that "Update your system" notification.
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Do you think that the GPE will get the update to android l a lot faster then the stock ones? Considering the stock roms are nearly pure android, do you think there will be a noticeable difference?
How many days do you think the GPE will save compared to the stock one?
How many days was it in the past? Or how many days is it *usually* for motorola devices or even other devices for that matter?

marcelcoder said:
Do you think that the GPE will get the update to android l a lot faster then the stock ones? Considering the stock roms are nearly pure android, do you think there will be a noticeable difference?
How many days do you think the GPE will save compared to the stock one?
How many days was it in the past? Or how many days is it *usually* for motorola devices or even other devices for that matter?
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I really don't know man. Pure logic says that GPE will get it faster because you will not depend on the carrier to release it, just Google. So once they push the button all the GPE devices will get it....
In another note, I feel that the GPE runs much MUCH fluid than the non-GPE.

titotito1983 said:
I really dont know man. Pure logic says that GPE will get it faster because you will not depend on the carrier to release it, just Google. So once they push the button all the GPE devices will get it....
In another note, I feel that the GPE runs much MUCH fluid than the non-GPE.
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Nope, the gpe is still developed by the manufacturer, but they must do it exactly by the book.

vlt96 said:
Nope, the gpe is still developed by the manufacturer, but they must do it exactly by the book.
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Yes I know, but I was refering to the carrier...so for example if you have Verizon, you have to wait until Verizon releases the update, not just Google and then Motorola. In the GPE, since it is unlocked you dont have to wait for any carrier to release it, so you are avoiding one step, hence I think is faster....

titotito1983 said:
Yes man you can! I did it last Saturday without any problem! here you have the link: with the tool to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706 , it takes only 3 min!
So happy that I did it! I cant wait to receive that "Update your system" notification.
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Hey man, i'm planning to flash GPE firmware but I want to know this: does GPE firmware have equalizer or Sound Effects app like the original moto firmware? please answer me ASAP!

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949

Sandivisi said:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949
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Great news, I had a really bad experience with my previous phone (Desire X) and updates. It got 4.1.2 3 months after release, but never saw another update after that from HTC. I think smartphones should be able to get updates from the OEM's for at least 2 years.
Most ironic fact was that I paid $300 for the Desire X, and $199 for the Moto G. Go figure...

Nope it hasn't...

Chipotleez said:
Great news, I had a really bad experience with my previous phone (Desire X) and updates. It got 4.1.2 3 months after release, but never saw another update after that from HTC. I think smartphones should be able to get updates from the OEMs for at least 2 years.
Most ironic fact was that I paid $300 for the Desire X, and $199 for the Moto G. Go figure...
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Yup, paid 200€ for the moto G (in Romania, Motorola has no power here), and almost 300€ for the galaxy s3 mini... Galaxy s3 mini got the 4.1.2 update!!! From 4.1.1... And moto G is on a freaking list by Google, considered equal for updates as the nexus 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and the HTC one M8...
Not to mention my sister got the Moto E, the 150€ phone (here) with better support than the galaxy s5, which probably won't get lollipop this year, or even this winter... 600€ device, doesn't get software updates because Samsung is probably still stuck with their old TV update policy, which doesn't exist.

Whoop Whoop. such good news. Just got my Moto G GPE!

And soon Lollipop for GPE

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ZE551ML and ZE550ML are currently being tested for Android M. It's not yet on the announcement board of zentalk but a moderator categorically replied to my thread in zentalk and confirmed that it's already starting the development stage. (see attached photo)
Link : http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=51072&extra=page=1&mobile=2

@ASUS_Khang, would you kindly comment on this as to how we are going to accept and understand the statement given?? Thanks

I just read that as, they are testing to see if it's capable of running it. Not that they're actually doing anything about it. I just want 5.1.1 and the lack of that is bloody annoying. Come on asus.
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High expectations, high disappointment. Just like 5.1
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iancjc said:
I just read that as, they are testing to see if it's capable of running it. Not that they're actually doing anything about it. I just want 5.1.1 and the lack of that is bloody annoying. Come on asus.
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Don't wanna be too optimistic and rude at the same time. But isn't testing it on those devices implies plan to implement. Otherwise why test if there is no clear plan of development? Again am not being too optimistic just looking at all possible angles.
Just my two cents.

I was trying to analyze the message ARP_ASUS said, if they are testing it on ZE551ML and ZE550ML. Then definitely there is a source code available and optimize already for x86 device.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but u can't test something on a x86 device if you don't have a Android M source code specifically for x86 right?

Asus is not even capable of giving us 5.1. Forget about 6.0.
Just my humble opinion.
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Man, I sure do love Monday morning volatility and vitriol, don't you?
Short of an announcement on their official pages, I'd still take any confirmation of the Marshmallow update, even on the official forums from a mod as a response, with a bit of salt. That being said, this is quite interesting. It seems like it is a firm statement that the pre-Zenfone 2 devices will not be updated by ASUS to 6 (not extremely surprising but it's a good gauge for us as to potential expected device support longevity).
Indeed, testing implies development. There have been times in the past where a company has tested an update and, in the end, chosen not to finalize and push it out (Atrix 4g comes to mind, since the development builds were eventually leaked showing that work had been done trying to get it to work). With the relatively close system requirements changes between Lollipop and Marshmallow, that probably won't be a factor in it. I'm not sure how those x86 Intel sources factor into it, but with actual testing being done that builds up my optimism!

Level99 said:
Man, I sure do love Monday morning volatility and vitriol, don't you?
Short of an announcement on their official pages, I'd still take any confirmation of the Marshmallow update, even on the official forums from a mod as a response, with a bit of salt. That being said, this is quite interesting. It seems like it is a firm statement that the pre-Zenfone 2 devices will not be updated by ASUS to 6 (not extremely surprising but it's a good gauge for us as to potential expected device support longevity).
Indeed, testing implies development. There have been times in the past where a company has tested an update and, in the end, chosen not to finalize and push it out (Atrix 4g comes to mind, since the development builds were eventually leaked showing that work had been done trying to get it to work). With the relatively close system requirements changes between Lollipop and Marshmallow, that probably won't be a factor in it. I'm not sure how those x86 Intel sources factor into it, but with actual testing being done that builds up my optimism!
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Yep and am pretty sure it's gonna be wild and filled with rants and complaints for the next few days in zentalk once the first gen or pre Zenfone 2 subgroup people read this and starts to sink in their heads. Lol
Not a clear road map as posted. But hey something is still better than being blind as to where zf2 is heading right??

nc and all but we don't even know if they will ever release it, just like that 5.1

livewire168 said:
ASUS_Khang, would you kindly comment on this as to how we are going to accept and understand the statement given?? Thanks
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Hey - I can't really comment on what that means. Testing sounds great which gives me hope we'll see Android M, but that message in and of itself doesn't sound official enough for me. Again, I'm trying to help by asking HQ a ton of questions and seeing what the plan is. These things take a ton of time because they need to go through a lot of people. All I can ask is for your patience and understanding.
I plan on following up with HQ about this.

ASUS_Khang said:
Hey - I can't really comment on what that means. Testing sounds great which gives me hope we'll see Android M, but that message in and of itself doesn't sound official enough for me. Again, I'm trying to help by asking HQ a ton of questions and seeing what the plan is. These things take a ton of time because they need to go through a lot of people. All I can ask is for your patience and understanding.
I plan on following up with HQ about this.
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Thanks, Keep us posted if something comes up.

I don't see why there is all this whinging about the Zenfone 2 on the forum.
It has got twice the ram and 4 times the storage of my previous phone (S4) for less than half the price of the S4.
Data and phone signals are as good or better than the S4 in my experience, and the phone is faster and smoother.
As to the ram leak, with 4gig who cares., and with 64gig internal and 64gig external I don't give a toss about the bloat.
Battery - with my usage the battery lasts 2 days, the same as my S4 now that it has lollipop.
Asus is putting out firmware updates regularly, they may not be 5.1.1 or 6.0, but if they improve the phone experience so what.
My only gripe with my phone so far is that I had to get it from Hong Kong, if Asus can sell it in France then they can get off their asses and sell it in the UK.

While I would fully expect Asus to provide an update to at least 5.1, or even 6.0, I believe in you get what you pay for. For a $300 phone, you get good bang for your buck, and I appreciate Asus having a rep stay active in the forum, Reddit, and ZenTalk.
There's nothing that says Asus has to provide this update, since it's not a Nexus device, and looking at models like Samsung LG, or Moto, it takes months to get their phones to what is or was the current iteration of Android.
I did however stick my faith in Asus for what I think is a good product, and this will be the determining factor as to if I ever purchase anything Asus again. I think a lot of people feel that way. We could have gone the Moto or even OPO route, but when went with Asus. It's up to them to keep us happy and coming back.

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I don't see why there is all this whinging about the Zenfone 2 on the forum.
It has got twice the ram and 4 times the storage of my previous phone (S4) for less than half the price of the S4.
Data and phone signals are as good or better than the S4 in my experience, and the phone is faster and smoother.
As to the ram leak, with 4gig who cares., and with 64gig internal and 64gig external I don't give a toss about the bloat.
Battery - with my usage the battery lasts 2 days, the same as my S4 now that it has lollipop.
Asus is putting out firmware updates regularly, they may not be 5.1.1 or 6.0, but if they improve the phone experience so what.
My only gripe with my phone so far is that I had to get it from Hong Kong, if Asus can sell it in France then they can get off their asses and sell it in the UK.
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I saw it being sold on Amazon.co.uk, the ww version that was being shipped from Amazon UK, which is great if you have a problem and need to return it. Though I would suggest getting the US version if you are set on getting this phone, because it has more bands unlocked, which I will admit their bands are a huge plus on this phone. Keep in mind that the second sim only works on 2G voice/text and data is software blocked.

Hoping for fixing battery drain Android OS crap with 6.0
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To think about it i dont have so much hope in asus
But can you like flash a dev 6.0 rom or something like that from dev for zen

To be fair, Asus is still better than the likes of Oppo - many of their phones are still stuck on KitKat.