Updates Cycle... by OP - OnePlus 5T Questions & Answers

Hi all..
I've just bought a Nokia 7Plus and love it's updates cycle among many other things.
But now I feel I should have waited for OP6 ( my earlier phone had broken in April and thought OP6 would come after June end).
Just one question-
How is the security updates cycle of OnePlus?
Do they make you wait like Honor and HTC or are they better?
Thanks

Up to op5t (and disregarding the current state of the op3/t), they've made you wait up to 2 months or so for a new security patch.
Now, on the stable branch, the op3 hasn't been updated in 4 months, while on the beta branch it's on last month's security patch. The op5/t both are on last month's security patch on both the stable and beta branch.
It's up to anybody's guess whether they'll take better care with the op6, but Google would like to make the companies which sell treble enabled phones and have Android P available on them to keep up with the security updates.
I hope this cleared up any question you had.

Dariusdd said:
Up to op5t (and disregarding the current state of the op3/t), they've made you wait up to 2 months or so for a new security patch.
Now, on the stable branch, the op3 hasn't been updated in 4 months, while on the beta branch it's on last month's security patch. The op5/t both are on last month's security patch on both the stable and beta branch.
It's up to anybody's guess whether they'll take better care with the op6, but Google would like to make the companies which sell treble enabled phones and have Android P available on them to keep up with the security updates.
I hope this cleared up any question you had.
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No OREO in march either

I got good news for you all!
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS126800
No oreo in march either, just a nice security patch..
Who said that security update and Oreo can't be in the same month? A little more optimism.
.czarodziej said:
Who said that security update and Oreo can't be in the same month? A little more optimism.
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The changelog would've said Oreo in it.
M1810 said:
I got good news for you all!
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS126800
No oreo in march neither, just a nice security patch..
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What part of that says "there will be no Oreo update in March"? It just says that the current update will include security patches through 3/1. Nowhere does it say it will be the only update in March. In fact, the staged rollout for Oreo on Lenovo/moto phones has already started in Australia and New Zealand with the X4, and the G5 Plus is on the short list to get the update after the X4, so the chances are really good that we'll start to see the G5 Plus getting Oreo in March or April (the PR firm handling the release of information hasn't given an exact date, just that the rollout has started, and the list of devices that will get it after the X4)
agentfusion said:
What part of that says "there will be no Oreo update in March"? It just says that the current update will include security patches through 3/1. Nowhere does it say it will be the only update in March. In fact, the staged rollout for Oreo on Lenovo/moto phones has already started in Australia and New Zealand with the X4, and the G5 Plus is on the short list to get the update after the X4, so the chances are really good that we'll start to see the G5 Plus getting Oreo in March or April (the PR firm handling the release of information hasn't given an exact date, just that the rollout has started, and the list of devices that will get it after the X4)
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The january patch changelig was released in november.. and we got it in februsry with no oreo.. i'm sure the same will happen now..
Also, we'll get oreo after the z series, which has got a new soak test.. so my guess is the end of april or may
M1810 said:
The january patch changelig was released in november.. and we got it in februsry with no oreo.. i'm sure the same will happen now..
Also, we'll get oreo after the z series, which has got a new soak test.. so my guess is the end of april or may
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Which z series phone is running a soak test at the moment?
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Which z series phone is running a soak test at the moment?
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Seems it's the Z, Z Play and Z2 Play at the moment in soak test from their respective XDA forums. There seems to be a couple of reports suggesting the Z Force is also in soak test https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75547609&postcount=7 X4 and Z2 Force have the OTA for Oreo (looks like Z2 Force came out a few days ago).
Maybe after their official release, the G4 Plus/G5 (Plus) and G5S (Plus) devices are next? That is, if the G6 release doesn't get in the way...
I think motorola is waiting for the G5 to reach 1 year so they wln't have to provide 8.1 update..
M1810 said:
I think motorola is waiting for the G5 to reach 1 year so they wln't have to provide 8.1 update..
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Pretty sure they'll release only 8.0 and not 8.1
My take in this is that it will take about 15 days into March until we see this patch being pushed to at least one of the regions.
(Likely to be retbr first) [lucky me, br]
echo92 could be right though, we may see Soak Tests for the G5 Plus.
Actually, I think the Z Play will very, very soon receive Oreo officially
Check this: https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS126755
I mean, always keep an eye on the Lenovo Support pages. Search for Maintenance, Oreo. They update it almost daily.
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Pretty sure they'll release only 8.0 and not 8.1
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My guess: they either release 8.1 for the G5 S and G5 S plus or they will release 8.1 for both G5 and G5S plus models..
I actually decided to analyze the time between update release dates and update notes date in the Lenovo Support page...
If my calculations are correct we may only receive Oreo in May. That if they don't decide to come up with an April security patch for Nougat.
reCoded said:
The changelog would've said Oreo in it.
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They obviously aren't including Oreo with this update, but that doesn't mean they can't have a separate update for Oreo without the security patch
Rocketfin said:
They obviously aren't including Oreo with this update, but that doesn't mean they can't have a separate update for Oreo without the security patch
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This could be true.. remember the soak tests from the Z series got december security patch when stock 7.1 already had it..
FWIW - https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...8-Oreo-Update-CONFIRMED/td-p/3806219/page/131
BlackScout said:
I actually decided to analyze the time between update release dates and update notes date in the Lenovo Support page...
If my calculations are correct we may only receive Oreo in May. That if they don't decide to come up with an April security patch for Nougat.
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Last year a Lenovo device as same price range of Moto g 5 plus got update to Nougat in last week of may.
lol
Android P Preview released and we still didn't get an Oreo update
Never buying any Moto/Lenovo smartphone again
luizlee86 said:
lol
Android P Preview released and we still didn't get an Oreo update
Never buying any Moto/Lenovo smartphone again
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Android One devices are the right way, my next device will be one of them
I would go for custom ROM.. but i'll lose 10% of my camera quality and i won't have stock moto apps which i like..
Anyway, considering how P looks by now, i prefer ore a hundred times.. let's see how this goes until august
M1810 said:
I would go for custom ROM.. but i'll lose 10% of my camera quality and i won't have stock moto apps which i like..
Anyway, considering how P looks by now, i prefer ore a hundred times.. let's see how this goes until august
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Not true, you could always just use one of the HDR+ ports which really improve camera quality

Does Xiaomi provide updates for their Android One phones with little delay?

I've received my A2 Lite last week, it's a great phone overall.
Has Xiaomi been fast with the updates for their Mi A1 and A2/Lite phones?
Can I expect Security patches in a timely manner?
This is my first ever Mi phone, after being a Motorola user since 2013.
I don't know for A1 and A2, but A2 lite receive the security update each month, in the last 10 days.
BubuXP said:
I don't know for A1 and A2, but A2 lite receive the security update each month, in the last 10 days.
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Thanks. It looks like the security patches come out at every 15th or 16th day of every month.
I asked because Motorola takes several months just to release a single patch. Nice to see this is not the case with Xiaomi.
Hi!
Question: Xiaomi guarantees updates for up to two years for Android versions?
Motorola, for example, confirms 2 system updates and at least 6 months of security updates for the Moto X4, which is also part of Android One.
I'm asking because I want to buy a device with Android One like Mi A2 Lite.
Pixel is very expensive to bring to my country and I would Android as pure as possible. In other hand, Moto X4 have little problems like camera focus and internal memory.
Sent from my Huawei Nexus 6P using XDA Labs
Almost everywhere I read about A2/Lite, they write that 2 years guaranteed OS updates + 3 years security updates, but does xiaomi conform to this? Are there any guidelines made by google that must be followed? (idk, for example all android one phones must receive security patch until end of given month, etc, etc..) Or are those numbers just assumption..
VS88 said:
Almost everywhere I read about A2/Lite, they write that 2 years guaranteed OS updates + 3 years security updates, but does xiaomi conform to this? Are there any guidelines made by google that must be followed? (idk, for example all android one phones must receive security patch until end of given month, etc, etc..) Or are those numbers just assumption..
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I saw 18 months update
AFAIK all android one phones are handled by Google so 2 years software updates an 2 or 3 years security updates
LUNARIO said:
AFAIK all android one phones are handled by Google so 2 years software updates an 2 or 3 years security updates
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So if I understood, Mi A2 Lite will receive Android updates up to 2020 - Android 11 "R" - and security patches up to 2022 more or less?
Thanks in advance!
You should get android p and android q yes
Just got the Sept Security update this morning, 360.2MB in size so make sure you're on WiFi.

There will still be development since Google stopped suporting Pixel ?

guys will there still be new custom roms, new builds and a lot of development now that the device is not anymore supported by google ? will there be android 10 custom roms when it will come out or it will be impossible since there will be no more official google updates ?
Is Google really dropping the Pixel exactly 24 months after launch?
I thought it on the radar for longer
i heard they stop development on updates in october, they will still update the security patch till october 2019, but i was wondering if indie developpers will still take time to build roms on it or they will consider it as a lost of time
Devs will still support the device if they own it.
Pretty crazy how quickly these things depreciate. Used Pixel XLs are going for pennies.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
Well, security updates and bug fixes should be available for one more year, till October 2019, just no new major OS updates - Pie is final for Pixel / Pixel XL First Gen. Officially.
It will be always an update to the next major OS (10)
Pixel devices are well known by the dev so no problem to custom roms

[NEWS] Mi A3 Android 10 [Re-released](4th Time) (With Analysis and Discussion)

Global Rollout:
Android 10 was rolled out on 29th Feb as 11.0.7.0 with Feb security patch but pulled back due to Fingerprint issues, among others.
Later it is rolled out again as 11.0.8.0 on 18th March with March Patch fixing the fingerprint bug among other optimizations. But yet again pulled back.
Then there was a march update based on pie.
On April 7th a stable build of Android 10 with April patch as 11.0.11.0 rolled out, weighing at around 1.33GB. But yet again pulled back.
On April 24th a stable build of Android 10 with April patch as 11.0.14.0 rolled out, weighing at around 32MB for users already on the previous A10 while 1GB+ for pie users. With this update, fingerprint seems to be working well and EIS while video recording is back. The rollout is staged and is publically disclosed. The availability of builds is as follows:
As on 26th April, 1% availability excluding India.
As on 27th April, 5% availability excluding India, will be made 10% availability excluding India.
As on 30th April, 30% availability excluding India.
EEA Rollout:
As on May 5th, EU handsets are receiving Android 10 as v11.0.1.0 with April patch.
Share ur experience with Android 10 and the rollout and if u face any bugs or issues post it on bugs and issues thread
Hit the Thanks button if this was what you were looking for
Mi A3's life is on hold until Android 10! Xiaomi should have just launched the device with Android 10, atleast it would have attracted the customers who ran away bcos 720p.
Funny enough, i am seeing some other companies launch midrangers with 720p!
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Mi A3's life is on hold until Android 10! Xiaomi should have just launched the device with Android 10, atleast it would have attracted the customers who ran away bcos 720p.
Funny enough, i am seeing some other companies launch midrangers with 720p!
paq1170 said:
Mi A3's life is on hold until Android 10!
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Thats true even with respect to Custom ROM support, as some devs maybe waiting for Android 10 to be rolled out and the sources be updated, but it's not the only factor in regards to custom ROMS. Mi A3 is one of the best all round devices and I am sure it would get solid development.
gauthamvarma said:
Thats true even with respect to Custom ROM support, as many devs (are reportedly) waiting for Android 10 to be rolled out and the sources be updated, as currently they are some issues with fod, etc.
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Fod has been fixed in pixel experience.
Beast rom got an update which probably kanged the fix too.
There are a few ROMs that are Android 10 available for this device just not yet posted here on XDA.
Some GSI treble ROMs also work but are a bit buggy. Especially with fod.
Nobody is waiting for Android 10 the ROMs are already being worked on it's just patience isn't really a strong point amongst people nowadays. Everyone just feels like they deserve everything now now now
garylawwd said:
Fod has been fixed in pixel experience.
Beast rom got an update which probably kanged the fix too.
There are a few ROMs that are Android 10 available for this device just not yet posted here on XDA.
Some GSI treble ROMs also work but are a bit buggy. Especially with fod.
Nobody is waiting for Android 10 the ROMs are already being worked on it's just patience isn't really a strong point amongst people nowadays. Everyone just feels like they deserve everything now now now
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Pls link me to other sites with development on this device, i will like to follow them and enlighten myself. Honestly Xda is trusted, that's why most people are hanging here waiting for devs. The little shortcomings of this device can only be addressed through custom roms and devs. Thnx for opening my eyes beyond.
paq1170 said:
Pls link me to other sites with development on this device, i will like to follow them and enlighten myself. Honestly Xda is trusted, that's why most people are hanging here waiting for devs. The little shortcomings of this device can only be addressed through custom roms and devs. Thnx for opening my eyes beyond.
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Follow mi a3 official on telegram
garylawwd said:
Fod has been fixed in pixel experience.
Beast rom got an update which probably kanged the fix too.
There are a few ROMs that are Android 10 available for this device just not yet posted here on XDA.
Some GSI treble ROMs also work but are a bit buggy. Especially with fod.
Nobody is waiting for Android 10 the ROMs are already being worked on it's just patience isn't really a strong point amongst people nowadays. Everyone just feels like they deserve everything now now now
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I meant the development is likely to increase along side the release of android 10. I will update my post to make it clear and not aggressive. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Same answer when I contact with customer care.they said it's under development maybe it will release in the end of the month
karthickm said:
Same answer when I contact with customer care.they said it's under development maybe it will release in the end of the month
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Many users reported the same. We have to see how well they hold up to what they said.
paq1170 said:
Mi A3's life is on hold until Android 10! Xiaomi should have just launched the device with Android 10, atleast it would have attracted the customers who ran away bcos 720p.
Funny enough, i am seeing some other companies launch midrangers with 720p!
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Yeah, A3 needs Android 10 treatment urgently :laugh::laugh:
And yes, that HD+ screen thing is very annoying. I just hope it doesn't become yet another stupid trend with manufacturers
Is anyone facing compass sensor bug in September security patch.
Xiaomi announced its MIUI 11 rollout. Although it has nothing to do with Mi A3, Xiaomi Devs may prioritize the rollout of MIUI 11 rather than Android 10 for Mi A3. So we have to see how Xiaomi manages to rollout Android 10 to Mi A3 before end of October.
thearorahimanshu said:
Is anyone facing compass sensor bug in September security patch.
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Yes, me
HTCDevil said:
Yes, me
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maps is buggy due to this, its rotating even when the phone is stable ..... right ?
thearorahimanshu said:
maps is buggy due to this, its rotating even when the phone is stable ..... right ?
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Not too much, if you calibrate at the first start. My problem is when you call or listen an audio on whatsapp, screen black and can't unlock without power button
I received an update with October security updates, Not Android 10 yet
braulio_holtz said:
I received an update with October security updates, Not Android 10 yet
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Xiaomi did not release Android 10 yet still October Patch but this also might imply that Android 10 rollout maybe pushed to early November.
We got October patch this month. So Android 10 won't be available at the end of October
Might be pushed to November
I will add the sources, on why shortly.
Customer Care States No Information(Multiple executives said the same here is one of them):
Chat 1
Customer Care's Information is not solid enough
Look at this chat. He even asks me to ask the XDA dev . Also the fact that few Customer Care executives are saying they have no info means that initial October plan might just be an excuse.
Me: When will Mi A3 get Android 10?
CC:I would like to inform you that A3 is stock android base device, Google provide updates.
Me:So Xiaomi has no idea abt wht happens to their devices???
CC:A3 is fully stock android please stay connected with mi community.
Me:Mi Community , no one replies
Thats the reason I asking in support chat
CC:Yes I understand that so please contact XDA developer.
Me:XDA?
I am asking abt stock rom not custom
I am asking whenn will official stock android 10 rom be rolled out for mi a3
CC:Sir A3 is stock android we don't have any official update of android 10.
Me:No idea?
Me: Does Gooogle entirely handle android 10 rollout for android one devices?
Yes.
Me:Where can I get 'Official' Information abt Android 10?
CClease visit google community.
Me:But no info there as well
CC:Community link upload your android base concern or features there have many people to using stock android.​

Question Poco F3 update support

Hi, I would like to buy used Poco F3 but I wonder how long will it be supported by security patches. Is 2023 the last year of updates for this phone?
2 major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.
It was delivered with Android 11.
Actually Android 12 so calculate for urself.
Should be upcoming Miui 14/Android 13 be last major update while security update will have for another year I think. But you never know. I mean Poco F2 Pro released 2020 was not eligible for Miui 14 but Miui 14 is now going to be release. Only its Miui 14 with Android 12.
Yeah, just got MIUI14 / Android 13, last major update. Also security update are not always every month but sparse.
Dude. This device will unofficially last for so many years with its rich and vast community. Such a capable device is so worth it. Believe me.
I've bought it just for the sake of the hardware. The moment I received it. I instantly unblocked bootloader. A week later, I started my beautiful experience with AOSPs.
Definitely a device you can feel so good about, for having such an amazing performance.
For the MIUI 14 with Android 13 on my Xiaomi phone, the Android security update is 2022-12.

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