s6+ security updates - Galaxy S6 Edge+ General

Since August, I've been receiving at least one update EVERY month.
This one is out - and it's not even the end of November.
Its unprecedented! Anyone else? I think Samsung is doing very well. And the phone is better with battery usage after every update.
I'm very impressed... anyone else?

November....

Wow.
December security update!
They're like clockwork now.
And....where's everyone gone?!

I also received the update today. 2 updates in a single month from Samsung!

salmanshah said:
I also received the update today. 2 updates in a single month from Samsung!
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I know!
I'm like....What's going on? Am I awake? ?
Still... it's good, no?
And my phone is running like silk.
Onward.

I confirm. I get one update each month with the date of security level set on the first day of the previous month.

Another one!
Loving it!
So much infact I just got my front and back screen replaced.
New-Found respect for my S6+!

Is the latest one from 1st January 2018?

androidbadboy said:
Is the latest one from 1st January 2018?
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Mines dated 5th of January

kolembo said:
Mines dated 5th of January
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I've did the update now and it still shows the 1st of January 2018.
Strange.

androidbadboy said:
I've did the update now and it still shows the 1st of January 2018.
Strange.
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It would be the same one just issues on a different day. It's January though.
Amazing.... The S6 Plus is updating faster than the Mate 9, OnePlus 3T & 5T, the HTC U11, the Xiaomi Mi6 & the S8 Plus.

kolembo said:
It would be the same one just issues on a different day. It's January though.
Amazing.... The S6 Plus is updating faster than the Mate 9, OnePlus 3T & 5T, the HTC U11, the Xiaomi Mi6 & the S8 Plus.
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From a marketing standpoint it is really amazing, cause Samsung made S6E+ too good. They would normally bury a too good phone.

Like clockwork.....

kolembo said:
Like clockwork.....
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What do You mean?

androidbadboy said:
What do You mean?
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Of all the phones I'm carrying...

androidbadboy said:
What do You mean?
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Of all the phones I'm carrying, the S6 edge plus is the only one getting updates every single month.
On time. Like clockwork.
It's pretty amazing.
Even my partner's 8+ is nowhere near it.

kolembo said:
Of all the phones I'm carrying, the S6 edge plus is the only one getting updates every single month.
On time. Like clockwork.
It's pretty amazing.
Even my partner's 8+ is nowhere near it.
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I read your reply today and I've checked if I have an update waiting for me aswell and it turns out although we live in different countrires in EU thre's an sec. update waiting for me.... about the same size.
But this one is strange. Even if full LTE signal It downloads very slowly. I wonder why?
BTW you have nice theme. Do you beleive I'm still runninng the stock defaut theme..... gosh...

I'm sure (I hope) You all (especialy XDA users) know the theory of making a device worse in performance (more lagging, lessm battery life etc.) by hidding a spcial code in sec. updates.
Well maybe that's what Samsung is doing cause like I've told You a thousand times S6E+ is (maybe until S9) the pbest fone release yet.
To motivate ppl to upgrade even from S8 Samsung may start rolling out bad updates.
Today I've talked to a guy that suddenly, 2-3 days after the premiere of S9/S9+ saw that his S8 has suddenly slowed down. He didn't install any new apps or did nothing unusual. Even didnt get the Oreo update.
Think about that.
I've isntalled the sec update. Have now from 1st Feb 2018 and for some time I see that espcially the battery life is going suddenly down.
You need to know that since I purchaed the phone I used it only once a month. Latley 4 times a month. Never installed more apps than 5. Even a loooong time ago after purchase I got rid of Microsoft apps and some other non Google and non Samsung.
Something fishy is about that.
WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK about this situation with these updates?

Is there any way of getting security patches while using a custom rom?

DemonSoul said:
Is there any way of getting security patches while using a custom rom?
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Good question but I estimate 90% the answer would be NO

Related

Hell Froze Over, UK Update Available.

Never thought i would see the day.
Its patched it to the May security release which seems a bit behind the times still.
I was as shocked as you were, creation date 6th June, personally wonder why they bothered considering update content.
Ray
Standby time seems to be very much improved, a 2% drop over night and that was it.
Can I apply the update with my device being rooted with magisk or do I need to uninstall magisk first? Saw somewhere people using flashfire but I am not sure if I need to apply it from there as I have twrp installed. Grabbed the update so will upload.
Edit - drive.google. com/file/d/0B0o6IYW5dPwHcExfSXVvMWVCWU0/view?usp=sharing
Remove space between google and .com
Dunno mate sorry, mine is completely stock.
Woke up this morning to another update being available, takes the UK Moto G5 Plus to the August patch.
Come on Moto where is Oreo
MrBelter said:
Come on Moto where is Oreo
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Probably next year, first quarter maybe?
psychopac said:
Probably next year, first quarter maybe?
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Don't tell anyone but it was a joke, the UK was seemingly ignored for months then 2 updates in 2 weeks.
MrBelter said:
Don't tell anyone but it was a joke, the UK was seemingly ignored for months then 2 updates in 2 weeks.
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Some guy on fb said that by the end of December or at the first week of January, we'll start getting Oreo. I can't believe that but I may be wrong
psychopac said:
Some guy on fb said that by the end of December or at the first week of January, we'll start getting Oreo. I can't believe that but I may be wrong
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Someone's grandma's uncle's cousin said on twitter that it'd be out tomorrow. But who knows...
Lol seriously people...

Android 9 in November

Nokia say officialy. Nokia 8 and 8 Sirocco will get Android 9 in November. First will be Nokia 7 this month.
propov said:
Nokia say officialy. Nokia 8 and 8 Sirocco will get Android 9 in November. First will be Nokia 7 this month.
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Yup weird strategy from Nokia. i thought after 7 Plus they will update Nokia 8 and Sirocco to pie but they decided to go for Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 6.1 Plus. Anyways, have you received the October Security Patch on your Nokia 8
Sirocco?
No. My latest sec. update is for September. And it came very late in September. For example for my other device Xperia Xz2 Compact this came on first week in month.
But that is understandable. Sirocco is not so popular device. Nokia best sellers 7x and 6x is first. This is marketing.
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No. My latest sec. update is for September. And it came very late in September. For example for my other device Xperia Xz2 Compact this came on first week in month.
But that is understandable. Sirocco is not so popular device. Nokia best sellers 7x and 6x is first. This is marketing.
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Yup that's what I think too. But, I have a feeling that Android Pie will be great for Nokia 8 Sirocco and hope they unlock the bootloader of Sirocco next so that we can get proper Gcam port from developers with dual camera usage. I have no hope from Nokia getting the camera app right. Its been more than a year and their camera app is the same in every phone, It performs the worst. And, the difference between Gcam and Nokia Camera is day and night.
Nokia Cam app received improvement with latest September update. Make better photoh in low light. But Yes Gcam is way way better in low light. And I have comprasions between S8, Xz2 compact and Sirocco. I have posted them here in Life Reviev/ Photo section.
Sirocco in low light is good with GCam app.
Here is the quick comparison between the two camera apps. Huge difference I must say.
Nokia Camera
https://ibb.co/kwuXKU
Google Camera
https://ibb.co/eDPcm9
Today I received October sec. update. Size is 88 Mb.
propov said:
Today I received October sec. update. Size is 88 Mb.
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Yup, me too. Thanks for the info.
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Juho Sarvikas posted this on twitter today. Not sure if it only for the 8 or for the 8 Sirocco to...
Bummer!
Currently installing the securitypatch for 2018-12! No pie...
marccoppers said:
Currently installing the securitypatch for 2018-12! No pie...
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Yupp same here. ?
Security patch was failing for me, but I'm thinking it's something to do with root/magisk.
I have done a full factory restore back to June and am trying the whole OTA process again. Very few people have this phone unlocked so I'll keep everyone updated and hope HMD haven't done anything in the December OTA to block bootloader unlocked devices.
It's possible it's just the magisk OTA method not working for some reason.
Also in regards to pie, with the leaked OTA files you had to install the leaked December security update first, and then Pie. So fingers crossed Pie still drops today/tomorrow/next few days.
Audioboxer said:
Also in regards to pie, with the leaked OTA files you had to install the leaked December security update first, and the Pie. So fingers crossed Pie still drops today/tomorrow/next few days.
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Yeah, saw this also... Let's hope and see!
HMD ignoring the Sirocco even exists again by doing the Pie beta for 8 only - https://community.phones.nokia.com/...xists-by-only-doing-a-pie-beta-for-8/p1?new=1
So much for this being an Android One branded handset.
Yeah, pathethic! Really resenting that i bought the phone... Should have waited for the Pixel 3 instead... Worst thing off it all, i cracked my screen last week whilst pushing the on/off button (would you belief that?).
See the attachement...
Honestly How does this even happen? No warranty, as a broken screen isn't included... Luckily my home insurance covers this, but come on...
Than this... Really dissapointed!
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Yeah, pathethic! Really resenting that i bought the phone... Should have waited for the Pixel 3 instead... Worst thing off it all, i cracked my screen last week whilst pushing the on/off button (would you belief that?).
See the attachement...
Honestly How does this even happen? No warranty, as a broken screen isn't included... Luckily my home insurance covers this, but come one...
Than this... Really dissapointed!
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Damn that sucks. Makes me worried about mine! I'm not using any screen protectors as they are difficult to get for this phone.
Audioboxer said:
Damn that sucks. Makes me worried about mine! I'm not using any screen protectors as they are difficult to get for this phone.
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I guess there was something stuck between the button and the screen... Like a sandgrain or something. The screen can't handle any pressure from the side, if you feel any resistance, which i felt a tiny bit, then be careful! I heard a very soft "tick", then 20 minutes later i looked and saw the crack...
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Man, my colleague has a Sony that just got pie... Not even android One... Pisses me off!
Roll out of pie for Nokia 8 today, no word about Sirocco...
Now I have bayed Pixel 3 for 550 Euro. Thank you Nokia but never ever. 700 euro and too much lies.
propov said:
Now I have bayed Pixel 3 for 550 Euro. Thank you Nokia but never ever. 700 euro and too much lies.
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Thinking about doing the same. Got the screen fixed, gonna place an ad for 450 euro and then buy a secind hand pixel 2 or 3. Done with nokia's ****!

Question When will we get december update?

When will we get the december update. In europe even fingerprint is not updated yet. Is there a date google usualy release the updates. I thought it is the 5th!?
First Monday of the month usually.
Should be tomorrow
This update will be the "well needed" update, I really hope
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When will we get the december update. In europe even fingerprint is not updated yet. Is there a date google usualy release the updates. I thought it is the 5th!?
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Google rolls out September Android update for its Pixels
It's the Pixel 5a's first software update. Traditionally Google releases its monthly Android update for still-supported Pixels on the first Monday of each...
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Traditionally Google releases its monthly Android update for still-supported Pixels on the first Monday of each month, with the only exceptions being when that Monday happens to be a holiday in the US.
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I'm in Aus...how many hours til we expect to see something come through?
I've giving my 6 Pro a chance to improve after this update but if it doesn't will seriously consider returning (worse 5G reception, wifi and bluetooth than my Oppo Find X2 Pro).
Well, the sooner the better... countdown on for Monday!
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I'm in Aus...how many hours til we expect to see something come through?
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Less than 24 hours from now. You might have to manually download it and apply the OTA yourself to get it that fast, but we'll see. No idea if or how much of a delay it would be before you would actually get it over the air.
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I'm in Aus...how many hours til we expect to see something come through?
I've giving my 6 Pro a chance to improve after this update but if it doesn't will seriously consider returning (worse 5G reception, wifi and bluetooth than my Oppo Find X2 Pro).
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I've found that it's usually about 10am Pacific Time (California).
Edit: Reddit seems to think that it's more around noon PT. Now that I think about it, that sounds about right. I seem to get the update during a busier time at work rendering my device somewhat temporarily neutered until it's done updating.
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Texan1 said:
I'm in Aus...how many hours til we expect to see something come through?
I've giving my 6 Pro a chance to improve after this update but if it doesn't will seriously consider returning (worse 5G reception, wifi and bluetooth than my Oppo Find X2 Pro).
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Crappy old 1st Gen Samsung modem there using that is why. 5g download freeze is a nightmare and yes signal on wi-fi and mobile a lot weaker
numbnutsuk said:
Crappy old 1st Gen Samsung modem there using that is why. 5g download freeze is a nightmare and yes signal on wi-fi and mobile a lot weaker
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"until you realise the exynos 1st gen modem is actually more capable than the same years snapdragon modem"
Which is literally just a year ago
Why not use the 2nd gen Sammy modern?
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Why not use the 2nd gen Sammy modern?
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Maybe Samsung refused to sell it for Google's use in the Pixel. Maybe they would've charged too much and Google would've had to charge hundreds of dollars more. I have long suspected that Samsung has certain stipulations about Google's devices so that they're not too competitive except where it counts (to me), the software. We'll probably never know why.
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Why not use the 2nd gen Sammy modern?
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probably supply issues , its also an external modem
chip shortage is real also the tensor is newer than the exynos used in the s20 ultra but also customised for google
the gpu is faster but obviously some things lacking and i dont think samsung would have been able to supply their current flagchips components alongside the google launch which had stock issues of its own
that said the price range for this phone is insanely low compared to others so some cut corners are fine
for me i dont even get to enjoy 5G in 90% of the situations im in due to slow rollout
Just checked, the update has not posted yet. It is due today as the 1st Monday of the month, but is occasionally a few days late.
Remember, if you are rooted, DO NOT take the OTA.
There is no 2nd gen modem unless Samsung wants to surprise everyone.
All rumors point to an on-die modem, likely a 5123c instead of anything new.
I'm dieing for this updateeeeee lol, well my phone's dieing for it this update should determin if things are fixable or not
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Just checked, the update has not posted yet. It is due today as the 1st Monday of the month, but is occasionally a few days late.
Remember, if you are rooted, DO NOT take the OTA.
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Well, according to the man above, the update usually drops at 10 AM PST. That's still 15 minutes away.
Gone past that time tik tok , only reason you buy this phone is for the camera, software and UPDATES
numbnutsuk said:
Gone past that time tik tok , only reason you buy this phone is for the camera, software and UPDATES
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The update was released the minute you made your comment, lol. At least that's the timestamp of 9to5.
[Update: Pixel 6] Android 12 December security patch rolling out to Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
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Question Where is the March update?

First Monday of the month is typically when the updates hit, isn't it?
Also, it should be Feature Drop time. But no mention of it anywhere. Maybe just small update to come or there will be one next Monday?
Not until 1pm EST.
They confirmed it's delayed again
Delayed, plus the "feature drop" consists of some mediocre Snapchat stuff, an oversized battery widget and a couple stickers. The Pixel 6 turns into a disappointment. Non-existent feature drops, massive bugs, delayed updates... not a good track record.
Bipolar chat in the forums.. 13 Dev 2 comes out Thursday. I would think it will be out by the 15th or so latest.
Google really is starting to disappoint me with this phone. Bugs in connectivity, late updates you name it ... Expensive phone too.
Put me off Google I must admit I am starting to regret buying this phone.
numbnutsuk said:
Google really is starting to disappoint me with this phone. Bugs in connectivity, late updates you name it ... Expensive phone too.
Put me off Google I must admit I am starting to regret buying this phone.
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I'm starting to regret it too, but we don't have many other options. Chinese phones that I refuse to buy, or Samsung phones that throttle apps. Right now they are all bad.
Hehe. It's funny.
U can see similar post in every phone topic.
Before use OnePlus 7pro and and was exactly same
When updating not on time.
There's no other phone worth considering. OnePlus is dead and Samsung has too much bloat and baggage.
I'm sticking with Pixels because at least I know my monthly updates will improve firmware, not just bump security patch level. And they will come every month. I don't worry too much about the delays, but it's a bad look.
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There's no other phone worth considering. OnePlus is dead and Samsung has too much bloat and baggage.
I'm sticking with Pixels because at least I know my monthly updates will improve firmware, not just bump security patch level. And they will come every month. I don't worry too much about the delays, but it's a bad look.
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I'm agreed with u.
But must be a reason for delay
Every day another reason to regret getting a 6 Pro. WTF was I thinking?
The update rolls out at different times per region doesn't it? That's something to take into account. There could be technical issues of some sort that's causing any sort of delay too.
Just have some patience yall it'll come soon enough
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The update rolls out at different times per region doesn't it? That's something to take into account. There could be technical issues of some sort that's causing any sort of delay too.
Just have some patience yall it'll come soon enough
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The pixel 6 Update is officially delayed by Google. They say later this month. Meaning it has nothing to do with a technical delay for a couple hours.
Morgrain said:
The pixel 6 Update is officially delayed by Google. They say later this month. Meaning it has nothing to do with a technical delay for a couple hours.
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Apparently, Google support says it will be released on March 21st.
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Apparently, Google support says it will be released on March 21st.
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And while I probably shouldn't I'm gonna cause know what I heard... It's gonna be on April 1st. Source: Gazoo
Thanks and please have a great day everyone...
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Apparently, Google support says it will be released on March 21st.
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This is turning into a running joke.
Just one answer for "Where is the March update?" - in March
Sorry I had to
I would rather have a late update that's secure and stable than a bug fest with open back doors.
However looks pretty poor.
Doug8796 said:
Bipolar chat in the forums.. 13 Dev 2 comes out Thursday. I would think it will be out by the 15th or so latest.
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If 12L is delayed that means 13DP2 will not be available for p6 series as well.

Question Any word on the ETA for the March OTA update?

Hi gang, long time, no chat! Amazing what happens when Google finally gets their act together with the P6Ps, isn't it?
The last I heard @ 9to5google.com is that it was late. Nothing beyond that, though. Thank you!
Well, Pixel updates were always released on Mondays. So maybe next Monday? Or even a Monday after that.
March Update postponed indefinitely
Google are getting so slow for updates and they barely have any phones lol, whilst Samsung have pushed out 2 massive updates by the time Google has pushed out 1, I also find it strange that pixels software are the bare minimum and have worse battery life
I don't think anyone really knows when it will be released. Interestingly, the A14 DP2 build that was released yesterday had the March security update in it.
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Google are getting so slow for updates and they barely have any phones lol, whilst Samsung have pushed out 2 massive updates by the time Google has pushed out 1, I also find it strange that pixels software are the bare minimum and have worse battery life
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HMMMM....
I count 15 updates and one major version upgrade since the initial release of the P6P since October 2021
I've found that Google's updates have drastically improved battery life for my P6P, but it still doesn't compare to the battery life I used to have with my LG several years ago. And I think we all can remember how bad LG was, with releasing updates. I just thought that perhaps I missed some insider news for the delay, and you are so wonderful with these phones.
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HMMMM....
I count 15 updates and one major version upgrade since the initial release of the P6P since October 2021
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You have completly missed out on what I've just mentioned on that last post lmao, it's great that you can count but unfortunately you can't read well, ("" by the time "")
EDIT - to dumb it for you, I'm speaking about this year only, if you need it dumbed down further then give me a shout, thanks.
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You have completly missed out on what I've just mentioned on that last post lmao, it's great that you can count but unfortunately you can't read well, ("" by the time "")
EDIT - to dumb it for you, I'm speaking about this year only, if you need it dumbed down further then give me a shout, thanks.
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You remind me of my ex - she thought that I had a crystal ball and could read her mind. I can give you her coordinates - the two of you would get along just great
All pixel phones have march update ota by now, just not pixel 6
Google really starts to look like fools, when samsung starts to be faster with android updates than google, and delays
Would you rather a fast update or one riddled with phone killing bugs?it's not like they sat down one day and said "i know let's make users mad and not release an update".
Google are doing fine with slow updates with lots of bugs, just look at the pixel 6 and 7 update history, software/hardware bugs are all over the place.
7 Pro update went online today. I guess ours will come soon then.
its out for all but not for P6/P6P
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its out for all but not for P6/P6P
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Maybe that could be due to them refining the new Night Sight algorithm used in the smartphone
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Maybe that could be due to them refining the new Night Sight algorithm used in the smartphone
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Doesn't matter. The rest is removed as well
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Doesn't matter. The rest is removed as well
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What are you talking about?
My bad, if I switch the language of the webpage to German, the march updates are gone
Google said the March P6 fam update has been delayed til the 20th because they're adding 5G connectivity and having issues with India's configuration so to speak.
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Google said the March P6 fam update has been delayed til the 20th because they're adding 5G connectivity and having issues with India's configuration so to speak.
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We need to wait till March 20 for Google adding a code line to allow an Indian Carrier support 5G?
Google being google...

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