Google will require all devices launched after January 31, 2020 to run Android 10

08 October 2019
OEMs will not get Google Mobile Services if they have an older OS version after that day.

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  • Anonymous
  • mE0
  • 15 Oct 2019

AverageUser, 15 Oct 2019I personally still have a working smartphone running Jelly ... moreWhy the ageism? The older folks I know are still embracing new tech .
Don't have to be old to appreciate slightly older tech if it could still be used for work or everyday basics.

I use older (banger) phones when out on treks or for work, when I don't want my newer device damaging.

    Anonymous, 11 Oct 2019But does jelly bean still offer basics such as SMS, email, ... moreI personally still have a working smartphone running Jelly Bean.
    It's slow, and even Whatsapp isn't supported.

    Calls and SMS still work and you can go to internet. So I guess it's better than nothing, and is still OK for old people.

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      • AnonD-731363
      • SH3
      • 12 Oct 2019

      The also should require that all aplicable devices which would and should get android 10 would have it before 31.1.2020.

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        • Anonymous
        • mE0
        • 11 Oct 2019

        AverageUser, 10 Oct 2019All this is to fight fragmentation. Since I still know lots... moreBut does jelly bean still offer basics such as SMS, email, calls , calendar and internet? If so then surely it wouldn't matter what someone else is using , or you lacking so much in your life you need to look down on others ?

          "Ok Google"

            All this is to fight fragmentation. Since I still know lots of people using Jelly Bean Android LOL

              I love this one..... Good move Google

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                • Carol
                • mgK
                • 09 Oct 2019

                Anonymous, 09 Oct 2019Every company spies on you. Just use your device and don't worry.Wow great approach, this is also how you approch the problems in your life?

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                  • Byzantium
                  • gN{
                  • 09 Oct 2019

                  I need a susbstitute of Google -somebody help
                  Wait coming to rescue you-Huweai

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                    • AnonD-819322
                    • 3aW
                    • 09 Oct 2019

                    Stan, 08 Oct 20195.0 is grossly outdated from security point of view. Most ... moreOutdated in security, not much else. As long as you know how to use Android without doing anything stupid to get a virus, then it's fine, used 4.3 a while back. I already knew about the minimum SDK and all that. 5.0 supports all the latest versions of apps that I use. Many app developers are still supporting Android 4.0, which will be 8 years old soon.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 3xb
                      • 09 Oct 2019

                      Polen , 09 Oct 2019The only way of solving Android problems is to force OEMs t... moreGood idea.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 6wN
                        • 09 Oct 2019

                        Anonymous, 09 Oct 2019That's because they don't fully understand the nature of go... moreEvery company spies on you. Just use your device and don't worry.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • MwH
                          • 09 Oct 2019

                          Anonymous, 09 Oct 2019Go buy an iPhone and don't complain. Many people love andro... moreThat's because they don't fully understand the nature of gogol's android. Tech savvy people always go for iPhones for that specific reason - because they understand how bad android is for the user and for our society. Google, android, facebook, instagram, etc. are all on the same boat and people have started pulling away from them.

                          I have tons of colleagues in the office who don't use any google service, website, or product anymore. Some stopped using them 2-3 years ago once they saw the big picture and all the data mining that's going on.
                          And I see many more doing the same thing everywhere, quitting google, android, facebook, instagram, whatsapp, etc. (well, at least here in the UK)

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 6j9
                            • 09 Oct 2019

                            As long as I am able to install Lineage OS on my device, I couldn't care less about Google crap.

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                              • Polen
                              • NXL
                              • 09 Oct 2019

                              The only way of solving Android problems is to force OEMs to develop skins which can be uninstalled and installed separately, and on top of Android, period. Android should also be downloadable through Play Store with very clear hardware compatibility instructions and safeguards. I think Android is in self destruction mode now

                                Hah that won't happen :))

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 6wN
                                  • 09 Oct 2019

                                  Viper1970, 09 Oct 2019Welp, I'm going back to iPhone then....screw Google, they c... moreGo buy an iPhone and don't complain. Many people love android and use their phone happily.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Kg@
                                    • 09 Oct 2019

                                    hope google also forces OEM to do timely yearly update of android version, maybe they just release android 10 and never update it to the next version

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Kg@
                                      • 09 Oct 2019

                                      hope google also forces OEM to do timely yearly update of android version, maybe they just release android 10 and never update it to the next version

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • ajZ
                                        • 09 Oct 2019

                                        Anonymous, 08 Oct 2019correction. china spied almost every countries secret and c... moreAnd Google just for your porn site preferences?! Wake up! See Asange&Co cases who involve usa spying agencies throw all mobile software.