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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  • 08 Oct 2019

And the key is bootloader's and kernels running mainland, not user side stuff as icons and colors and buzzwords

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    • 08 Oct 2019

    Anonymous, 08 Oct 2019This does nothing much actually. It change nothing for peop... moreThere are many reasons it isn't easy to do. One of them is so many brands and phones. Also there are many low end phones that can't work with new android version.

      Anonymous, 08 Oct 2019Samsung did not like itI am a Samsung fan and i use samsung for a long time now, but it is time to corner them and thell them that enough is enough. It is takeing them too long to update their phones...

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        • 08 Oct 2019

        maine, 08 Oct 2019That's a good thing actually. Today you can find users with... moreThis does nothing much actually. It change nothing for people who chooses not to buy new phones.

        They should provide upgrade across all old phones, but i think its too hard.

          TL;DR Just stick with Android One.

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            • 08 Oct 2019

            Great move. Only thing I can't decide is: buy one year old android one phone now or buy new phone in 2020.

              Great decision. All the OEMs should deliver updated OS to every phone within one month of released of latest android version.

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                • 08 Oct 2019

                Love the Community, 08 Oct 2019The ultimatum of Project Treble. Starting with Oreo, compan... moreYeah no. Fragmentation is still very present. This policy isn't new (see source) and only affects new devices.

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                  • 08 Oct 2019

                  That's a good thing actually. Today you can find users with Android as old as 4 etc. It will be great to globalize the users under Android 10. All apps will behave more efficiently for all users.

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                    • 08 Oct 2019

                    The ultimatum of Project Treble. Starting with Oreo, companies now found it easier to ship with the latest OS than what, Nougat v7.0? I'm glad that Android is now getting less fragmented than before but it will be fragmented when Harmony OS will fight against Fuchsia in the future (successor to Android).

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                      • 08 Oct 2019

                      Anna, 08 Oct 2019Google officially support Android OS for 3 years (2 year OS... moreYours is a good idea, but it will only lead to OEMs not supporting phones (just like they do now) and users forced to buy a new device every 2-3 years (just like they do now). Currently, smart users who don't load nonsensical apps and maintain their phones for 4-5 years at least have the option that at least their individual apps get updated through the Playstore. My SD435 phone costing $120 in 2016 still works smoothly, but its security patch is a year old. But the apps are regularly updated and (hopefully) secure.

                      There needs to be universal legislation that makes it mandatory for OEMs to release security patches for infinity. Technically, an over-the-air OS update may need a lot of work from OEMs and Google, but security patches should be simple and will keep devices relevant for longer for those who choose not to keep upgrading or not to use Apple.

                        Then what will Samsung do?

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                          • 08 Oct 2019

                          we have to think about poor countries and people who live there...any if them wont be able to use google services anymore because they are still using android 6 or 7

                            johnwick, 08 Oct 2019lol..talk as if the US doesn't spy uat least the us, or the other democracies..., do not pin me in some "social credit system" and turn me into and treat me as a barcoded robot....

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                              • 08 Oct 2019

                              Hmmm actually i dont need becaus redmi note 7 is gonna have the update

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                                I forgot the count on all Google apps there is. Just a waste of precious storage.

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                                  • 08 Oct 2019

                                  Probably comes with their latest spying technology

                                    johnwick, 08 Oct 2019lol..talk as if the US doesn't spy uTo be honest I much rather USA, germany or japan spy on me than some communist country like china,or russia(ex commie)

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                                      • 08 Oct 2019

                                      Google officially support Android OS for 3 years (2 year OS updates and additional year of Security updates). Not sure, why they cannot update Android OS directly bypassing OEMs just like Windows OS from MS. Google should actually stop support (updates) for Apps and games in Play Store for phones with 3 year old OS. This will force OEMs to provide OS updates to all their phones on regular basis or users may need to change their phone with supported OS for updates. Users will stop buying phones from OEMs which are not updating their handsets.

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                                        Poor LG... How they will release their outdated overpriced crap? They always 1-2 years behind, how they will throw Google this time?

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