Tag: ota
How to “check for updates” on your Android device
Updating your Android can be a painful experience that requires a lot of patience, depending on the device you own and the carrier you’re...
Warning: Blu released an Android update that could brick your phone
After being accused of selling phones that were secretly sending sensitive user info to China, US budget smartphone maker Blu is in the news...
Nokia debuts Android 8.0 Oreo beta labs
Good news Nokia fans. HMD Global just announced the Nokia phones beta labs which will allow Nokia phone users to test Android Oreo before...
Google will deliver more timely Android Wear 2.0 updates via Play Store, no OTAs...
Despite concerns that Google had scraped off Android Wear, the wearable platform appears to be alive and kicking. And a recent post by Googler...
Android 8.0 Oreo OTA now available for devices in the beta program
Google officially announced Android 8.0 Oreo a few hours ago and now the new software version has started rolling out to compatible devices.
We’re talking...
Official Android O release for Pixel devices tipped to arrive in early August
Google usually officially releases a new version of Android sometime in late summer/early autumn. For example, the final version of Android N was made...
Android 7.1.2 update for Pixel, Nexus devices is available – here’s what’s new
As anticipated, Google has released the Android 7.1.2 update for the Pixel and Nexus family of devices. The new build is available for the...
Huawei Mate9 is now an Alexa-ready phone
Remember that back at CES 2017, Huawei announced the Mate9 will be the first phone in the world to have the Amazon Alexa voice...
Android 7.1.1 Nougat for Nexus family reportedly landing on December 6
Back when Google announced the Android 7.1 Nougat update not so long ago, the search giant also mentioned the build will become available for...
NVIDIA Shield Android TV gets PlayStation Vue support, Software Upgrade 3.3
NVIDIA’s Shield Android TV is an Android TV based set-top box designed to deliver home entertainment and gaming. If you have one of these...
Download and install the Android Wear 1.3 OTA updates
Android Wear version 1.3 that adds a few new watchfaces that are interactive has started rolling out. It keeps Android at version 5.1.1 but...
Grab the Stagefright OTA for your Nexus devices
One such vulnerability that has caused pretty much all manufacturers to scurry around issuing fixes is the latest Stagefright vulnerability, which could leave your...
T-Mobile starts seeding Android 5.1.1 update for the Galaxy S5
Owners of the T-Mobile variant of the Samsung Galaxy S5 can now rejoice. Big Magenta has started the seeding process of Android Lollipop 5.1.1
Lollipop rolling out to the Sony Xperia Z3 on T-Mobile
We have got some great news for owners of T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z3 today. Last evening, Des Smith, T-Mobile's senior product manager, tweeted that Android 5.0...
AT&T One M9 receiving maintenence OTA update
Starting today, AT&T's HTC One M9 maintenence update will be rolling out with a few small improvements. These include camera improvements, thermal/temperature improvements, and...