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Official kitkat for galaxy s iii mini !!!!

With Android 4.4 KitKat, Google is aiming to bring a better Android experience to the masses through features such as reduced memory consumption on low-memory (512MB) and low-cost devices, and that has had a lot of people hoping manufacturers will bring the new version of Android to some of their mid-range devices that may not otherwise be eligible for another update. Well, according to an image we received in our inbox, Samsung is thinking of doing just that, and is considering the update for some of its mid-range and low-end devices.
In a document SAMSUNG has decided to release KITKAT update for SAMSUNG GALAXY S III Mini.Yo can see in below image :
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if you read the article or even the image it says its under investigation so its not decided!

Gabhain said:
if you read the article or even the image it says its under investigation so its not decided!
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hmm....I think you need to read the whole article,click on the source.

Really nice news - when it's true. I believe WHEN we get 4.4 it will come after Xmas, maybe january. They must sale their flagship S4. Anyway - the ACE 2 is also in the list, that's great, my wife has it and i really like to play around with this little thing. I mean the phone

SONiX-GERMANY said:
Really nice news - when it's true. I believe WHEN we get 4.4 it will come after Xmas, maybe january. They must sale their flagship S4. Anyway - the ACE 2 is also in the list, that's great, my wife has it and i really like to play around with this little thing. I mean the phone
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i dont think we will get the kitkat and even if by some miracle we do get it, who needs it while we have maclaw, he even fixed the camera

android.zealot.fervor said:
hmm....I think you need to read the whole article,click on the source.
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i have read the source friend, it specifically says "However, just because Samsung is considering the update doesn’t mean the updates will actually come" so when you say "In a document SAMSUNG has decided to release KITKAT update for SAMSUNG GALAXY S III Mini" its misleading as they havent decided. ST-Ericsson are no more so the chances of an update is slim to none unfortunately.

Samsung first have to release new kernel for our device before kitkat it means we must get 4.2 maybe its true about ram but what about processor
because of heavy bloatware i think samsung have to redesign a touchwiz for our device its s4 mini which will get 4.4 most likely but sometimes miracle can happen . I hope we get new kernel for maclaw

They know it's possible. I mean, look at the Android development forums. There are already a few stable KitKat ROMs. They don't have an excuse to not release it.
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If the KitKat bring the Samsung Secured System KNOX like the 4.3 I want not chocolates, I prefer the 4.1.2 . What brothel on Note 3 and on S4. :crying:

artungonul said:
i dont think we will get the kitkat and even if by some miracle we do get it, who needs it while we have maclaw, he even fixed the camera
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Indeed. And i think it is best if we support him more.
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Rumor: Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Mini, S3 Mini, Ace 3 and other mid-rangers “under investigation” http://drippler.com/updates/share/r...y-s4-mini-s3-mini-ace-3-and-other-mid-rangers Via j.mp/drippler_app
Read that
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Rumor: Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Mini, S3 Mini, Ace 3 and other mid-rangers “under investigation” http://drippler.com/updates/share/r...y-s4-mini-s3-mini-ace-3-and-other-mid-rangers Via j.mp/drippler_app
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Page 1 already has posts like that.

Even if we already have Maclaw's version, i'd like this to be official, a lot of people have s3 minis now and it's not fair that the s4 may get an update but the s3 mini dont

abnerangel96 said:
Even if we already have Maclaw's version, i'd like this to be official, a lot of people have s3 minis now and it's not fair that the s4 may get an update but the s3 mini dont
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True. But for Maclaw's works, i think it's "better than nothing at all". CMIIW

deepseeker said:
True. But for Maclaw's works, i think it's "better than nothing at all". CMIIW
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Have to agree, lets hope samsung decide to release an update and make average users happy, i think ill stay with CM by Maclaw, its great
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abnerangel96 said:
i think ill stay with CM by Maclaw, its great
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It is. I just flashed his CM 11 4.4 fully working version. No major complain until now.
Just a tiny issue that the settings option for gallery is not working. But i think it is not a problem thinking all Maclaw's hard work.
Salute
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don't you underestimate an official release... 99.9% of smartphones don't even know the word root but many care about updates and the s3 mini is one of the top 10 selling devices around the globe and also used to cost 400 euro. so they have to release it. otherwise the'll lose customers. ste-ericsson not giving drivers is an excuse, maclaw with some others is a single developer that has booted almost fully working kit kat for s3 mini, Of course samsung can release a stable kitkat... and in my s3 mini capacitive buttons don't work when i flash a custom rom so i really need the official kitkat...

I installed last night and everything looks good. Hats of to MacLaw.
Just 1 thing. I have i8190N and have lost NFC now. Would be nice to see a ROM for the N variant.
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Still Good if...
I've been following Maclaw's work for months now, using his work as a "final" ROM for my device. However, what some users state here is a very valid idea, which I support. Is cool and all that we have Maclaw, Oliver and all of'em (without the drama, please save that for TV Soap Operas), but many many people out there would like to have the "Real Deal", be it for the sake of convenience -we sure enjoy testing every new update of our ROMs- but other people want an experience that "just works"- or because they prefer to have an officially backed up software. And let's face it, Samsung is the manufacturer of this phone and no one but the manufacturer would know better how it works and how to upgrade it. You custom developers are awesome, no doubt, but the manufacturer will always be a little above in the matter of knowing the device and undestanding it.
So, I really doubt Samsung will, after all this time, update our S3 mini, but I also think it would be awesome if they did so and I would totally use their update if they manage to improve the weak points of the last official one.

The question remains... did anyone get a legitimate version of KitKat?
If so, what are the chances of the G730A Model getting it, and of said thing is done, will it make it easier for us to root the G730A?
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Moto G Android Lollipop confirmed for GPE

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So Android Lollipop is finally confirmed man!!!!!! Amazing!! Cant wait!!!!
Also confirmed n Motorola Forums!!! :good: :crying: :highfive:

Nice! I guess we can flash that on non-GPE?

eddydc1 said:
Nice! I guess we can flash that on non-GPE?
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Yes man you can! I did it last Saturday without any problem! here you have the link: with the tool to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706 , it takes only 3 min!
So happy that I did it! I cant wait to receive that "Update your system" notification.

titotito1983 said:
Yes man you can! I did it last Saturday without any problem! here you have the link: with the tool to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706 , it takes only 3 min!
So happy that I did it! I cant wait to receive that "Update your system" notification.
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Do you think that the GPE will get the update to android l a lot faster then the stock ones? Considering the stock roms are nearly pure android, do you think there will be a noticeable difference?
How many days do you think the GPE will save compared to the stock one?
How many days was it in the past? Or how many days is it *usually* for motorola devices or even other devices for that matter?

marcelcoder said:
Do you think that the GPE will get the update to android l a lot faster then the stock ones? Considering the stock roms are nearly pure android, do you think there will be a noticeable difference?
How many days do you think the GPE will save compared to the stock one?
How many days was it in the past? Or how many days is it *usually* for motorola devices or even other devices for that matter?
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I really don't know man. Pure logic says that GPE will get it faster because you will not depend on the carrier to release it, just Google. So once they push the button all the GPE devices will get it....
In another note, I feel that the GPE runs much MUCH fluid than the non-GPE.

titotito1983 said:
I really dont know man. Pure logic says that GPE will get it faster because you will not depend on the carrier to release it, just Google. So once they push the button all the GPE devices will get it....
In another note, I feel that the GPE runs much MUCH fluid than the non-GPE.
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Nope, the gpe is still developed by the manufacturer, but they must do it exactly by the book.

vlt96 said:
Nope, the gpe is still developed by the manufacturer, but they must do it exactly by the book.
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Yes I know, but I was refering to the carrier...so for example if you have Verizon, you have to wait until Verizon releases the update, not just Google and then Motorola. In the GPE, since it is unlocked you dont have to wait for any carrier to release it, so you are avoiding one step, hence I think is faster....

titotito1983 said:
Yes man you can! I did it last Saturday without any problem! here you have the link: with the tool to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706 , it takes only 3 min!
So happy that I did it! I cant wait to receive that "Update your system" notification.
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Hey man, i'm planning to flash GPE firmware but I want to know this: does GPE firmware have equalizer or Sound Effects app like the original moto firmware? please answer me ASAP!

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949

Sandivisi said:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949
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Great news, I had a really bad experience with my previous phone (Desire X) and updates. It got 4.1.2 3 months after release, but never saw another update after that from HTC. I think smartphones should be able to get updates from the OEM's for at least 2 years.
Most ironic fact was that I paid $300 for the Desire X, and $199 for the Moto G. Go figure...

Nope it hasn't...

Chipotleez said:
Great news, I had a really bad experience with my previous phone (Desire X) and updates. It got 4.1.2 3 months after release, but never saw another update after that from HTC. I think smartphones should be able to get updates from the OEMs for at least 2 years.
Most ironic fact was that I paid $300 for the Desire X, and $199 for the Moto G. Go figure...
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Yup, paid 200€ for the moto G (in Romania, Motorola has no power here), and almost 300€ for the galaxy s3 mini... Galaxy s3 mini got the 4.1.2 update!!! From 4.1.1... And moto G is on a freaking list by Google, considered equal for updates as the nexus 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and the HTC one M8...
Not to mention my sister got the Moto E, the 150€ phone (here) with better support than the galaxy s5, which probably won't get lollipop this year, or even this winter... 600€ device, doesn't get software updates because Samsung is probably still stuck with their old TV update policy, which doesn't exist.

Whoop Whoop. such good news. Just got my Moto G GPE!

And soon Lollipop for GPE

Android 5.0 and L as OS options for G3 on LG SmartWorld: a hint on an early update?

I have posted this in reddit and wanted to share it here too. While I was browsing the LG SmartWorld site, I clicked the phone selection link on the right to choose the G3. After choosing the G3 and hitting OK, a dialog appears asking the operation system of the phone and there are options for Android 5.0 and Android L. I also checked this with other phones and these only appear in G3 models. Maybe a hint towards an early Lollipop update?

Now that's interesting. Hopefully it IS a sign we'll be getting it soon.

Interesting link i found
Came across this in a google search in regards to android l looks like early files for the new OS maybe just for the boot process so far.
h ttps://github.com/Sykopompos/Android-L-LG-D851

Why when i go to smartworld web it says my device not supported?? I have d855 32gb

D855 shows Android 4.4 and ANL, I think that one big update is coming

Android L is already being tested in Korea and Poland.

zbiecik said:
Android L is already being tested in Korea and Poland. Information from mate tester LG Poland
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If You haven't made it up and Your friend seriously work as a tester - delete your post. Sharing anything related on any portal is violation of NDA and it can end very bad

dont think we will see L before 2015 definitely not before december 14

Do not expect many things.we are talking about LG the worst company in the updates. I wish to be wrong but something tell me that we will only see android L with the next release of lg g4. Lg usually brings the updates 3 months after Samsung and htc . Htc which promised fast update to m8 it states a few days ago that it will give the android L 90 days after received the stable version from Google. That means that the fast plan from htc is about 4 months from now. Guess now LG which slowest than a turtle.we are talking about 7 to 8 months. Which will be very near to the release of next g4. So it will wait a few months more to release the new g4 with the new lolipop experience. I wish to be wrong but lg has a very bad history.

LG G4 will be released with 4.4.....LG in a nutshell

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Hope LG surprise us then!

Honestly, I don't believe in LG

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Lol that has to be a joke from them. They can't even get the carriers to release anything. So yeah 6 month isn't so unrealistic. Even for canadien android releases
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I have no faith in LG but if they update this phone to 5.0 it will sell more of these for them. So we might get lucky cause they are greedy.

I believe that it will take longer than 6 months to get out to carriers (At&t still is on 10d.) But it could be possible for the international versions.
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I have been saying for months we will all be surprised (not just LG, but all major OEM's) about how quick Android L will roll out to the flagship devices, it will be the fastest roll out so far!

Lennyuk said:
I have been saying for months we will all be surprised (not just LG, but all major OEM's) about how quick Android L will roll out to the flagship devices, it will be the fastest roll out so far!
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If all of these guys have not been working with the preview build code and getting all their ducks in a row, i would be SHOCKED. This is a new way for google to announce the OS and i think they did it to give OEMS time to get stuff ready for fast updates. Once final code drops, i wouldnt be surprised to see OEMS releasing for certifications from carriers within a month. At least HTC and samsung! lol But here is the thing i keep hoping for. Samsung used to be HORRIBLE with updates, then they figured it out and now are one of the fastest (HTC still has the crown). LG Could do the same. Especially with all the time they should have already had with the base code (not any MAJOR changes really even in this latest preview). Fingers crossed. As long as i have this phone long enough to actually see the update. My tmobile jump and a nexus 6 or note 4 are almost tempting me, but i love this phone!

[Q] Any news/updates on Android 5.0 OTA for I9505G?

The Nexus factory images are already up and online: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
I was wondering if anyone has news or ETA of the update on our phone. Curiosity boggles the mind.
Thanks in advance,
Taney
EDIT (12/15/14):
Update thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505g-develop/odin-5-0-0-i9505gueudnl3-restore-t2971638

Nothing from Samsung, but HTC One (M7 & M8) are scheduled to recieve updates this friday.
http://pocketnow.com/2014/11/18/htc-google-play-edition-lollipop
You might want to send few emails to Samsung US, or ask them on twitter. Maybe they do reply and we get date.

I wrote twice to Samsung Mobile US on Twitter and Facebook, but they've completely ignored me! -_-"
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Nevermind, they answered me
"We don't have any info about that right now. Please stay tuned for news!"

MariuxReloaded said:
I wrote twice to Samsung Mobile US on Twitter and Facebook, but they've completely ignored me! -_-"
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Nevermind, they answered me
"We don't have any info about that right now. Please stay tuned for news!"
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I did the same, they didn't answer me. I also exchanged emails with the Google Play Edition support team, they didn't want to give any date, but said the update should be "available soon"...

johannes140 said:
I did the same, they didn't answer me. I also exchanged emails with the Google Play Edition support team, they didn't want to give any date, but said the update should be "available soon"...
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I hope it so! -_-"
This is the second and last Samsung device I've bought, then I'll pass to Nexus

MariuxReloaded said:
I hope it so! -_-"
This is the second and last Samsung device I've bought, then I'll pass to Nexus
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you will miss physical home button
you will miss removable battery
you will miss the most memory card slot...

klukiyan said:
you will miss physical home button
you will miss removable battery
you will miss the most memory card slot...
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I know that, but, honestly, I'm really sick and tired of Samsung and all its ways of doing things, especially when there are new updates. Samsung treats the S4 GPE as its worst stepchild -_-"
The thing I'll miss most will be the external SD card, because I use it as a music storage, but I can fix this problem buying a Nexus with the largest storage capacity

MariuxReloaded said:
I know that, but, honestly, I'm really sick and tired of Samsung and all its ways of doing things, especially when there are new updates. Samsung treats the S4 GPE as its worst stepchild -_-"
The thing I'll miss most will be the external SD card, because I use it as a music storage, but I can fix this problem buying a Nexus with the largest storage capacity
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Its the adopted stepchild between Samsung and Google. Google doesnt want it because its not their hardware, Samsung doesnt want it because its not their firmware. I can live without an SD card, if the internal is larger than a 32gb. I feel like they have abandoned the S4 GPE. But it has been my favorite phone yet. I run the latest stock rooted. Do not even need root really. Ever so often I may flash CM just out of curiosity, but thats if I want to build CM for myself.
But I dont know if I can live without an easily removable battery.

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Its the adopted stepchild between Samsung and Google. Google doesnt want it because its not their hardware, Samsung doesnt want it because its not their firmware. I can live without an SD card, if the internal is larger than a 32gb. I feel like they have abandoned the S4 GPE. But it has been my favorite phone yet. I run the latest stock rooted. Do not even need root really. Ever so often I may flash CM just out of curiosity, but thats if I want to build CM for myself.
But I dont know if I can live without an easily removable battery.
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Exactly! It's obvious that Lollipop update will arrive for all GPE devices (it has been confirmed many times and these delays are due to bug fixes), but I'm tired of seeing how they treat the S4 GPE!
I know that a removable battery is a very important factor in a mobile phone, but I have a tablet (Galaxy Note 8.0) without a removable battery and, thanks to many tutorials on the web, I've learnt how to remove it. Then, this is also a surmountable obstacle
About large internal storage capacities, the Nexus 6 has a maximum storage of 64 GB, which is a very large capacity. We don't have to wait a lot for a larger storage capacity, such as 128 GB

Lollipop rollout for the first Google Play Edition device started: the LG G Pad 8.3!

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Lollipop rollout for the first Google Play Edition device started: the LG G Pad 8.3!
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Great Also Mo Versi from HTC posted this today:
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If we're lucky we get it next week too

I am not going to hold my breath over this one.

Yeeeess! Probably, Samsung will be the last one to update its device, but all these news are a confirmation of Lollipop's arrival on GPE devices!

Hey guys! These are the first two pictures of Lollipop on the S4 GPE from SamMobile! Yeah!
https://twitter.com/DDDorresteijn/status/539353380981063681
https://twitter.com/DDDorresteijn/status/539355098598875136/
EDIT:
In this article, there are more pics of the S4 GPE with Lollipop!
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/12/01...l-look-on-your-galaxy-s4-google-play-edition/

MariuxReloaded said:
Hey guys! These are the first two pictures of Lollipop on the S4 GPE from SamMobile! Yeah!
https://twitter.com/DDDorresteijn/status/539353380981063681
https://twitter.com/DDDorresteijn/status/539355098598875136/
EDIT:
In this article, there are more pics of the S4 GPE with Lollipop!
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/12/01...l-look-on-your-galaxy-s4-google-play-edition/
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Yes and the expected release is in December!

myawan said:
Yes and the expected release is in December!
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We are in December! It seems the rollout will start during this week. I hope it so

Even if the first firmwares were rejected twice by Google, today HTC has updated its two GPE devices to Lollipop 5.0.1! Still nothing from Samsung! Why? Because they've decided to update first their flagship, the S5, yesterday, instead of the S4 GPE, which doesn't need changes, since it's vanilla Android!
Now it's sure: this has been the second and last Samsung device I've bought, then I'll move to Nexus! -_-"
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The Motorola Moto X Google Play Edition has been updated to Lollipop on November 25th, so the only GPE device to be updated is the S4! Grrrr!

MariuxReloaded said:
Even if the first firmwares were rejected twice by Google, today HTC has updated its two GPE devices to Lollipop 5.0.1! Still nothing from Samsung! Why? Because they've decided to update first their flagship, the S5, yesterday, instead of the S4 GPE, which doesn't need changes, since it's vanilla Android!
Now it's sure: this has been the second and last Samsung device I've bought, then I'll move to Nexus! -_-"
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The Motorola Moto X Google Play Edition has been updated to Lollipop on November 25th, so the only GPE device to be updated is the S4! Grrrr!
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Not sure what you are expecting at this point.
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MariuxReloaded said:
Even if the first firmwares were rejected twice by Google, today HTC has updated its two GPE devices to Lollipop 5.0.1! Still nothing from Samsung! Why? Because they've decided to update first their flagship, the S5, yesterday, instead of the S4 GPE, which doesn't need changes, since it's vanilla Android!
Now it's sure: this has been the second and last Samsung device I've bought, then I'll move to Nexus! -_-"
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The Motorola Moto X Google Play Edition has been updated to Lollipop on November 25th, so the only GPE device to be updated is the S4! Grrrr!
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My LG and Sony Devices both never got KitKit even through promised, and the Sony got promoted as a devoloper friendly phone which was not true, but on the other hand the S4 is devoloper friendly which i like, you just need to wait, all TW is **** but the devs will make cm12 or AOSP of 5.0 that will rock dont you worry, just have patience.

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Not sure what you are expecting at this point.
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Android-Desire said:
My LG and Sony Devices both never got KitKit even through promised, and the Sony got promoted as a devoloper friendly phone which was not true, but on the other hand the S4 is devoloper friendly which i like, you just need to wait, all TW is **** but the devs will make cm12 or AOSP of 5.0 that will rock dont you worry, just have patience.
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Well, no, definitely Lollipop update for the S4 GPE is confirmed, since we saw new screenshots from SamMobile some days ago. Surely, Samsung has delayed the update, because probably they will start the rollout of Lollipop 5.0.1, without passing first for Lollipop 5.0. The problem is we are all impatient by now! XD

Marshmallow for Idol 3

http://www.puntocellulare.it/notizie/48940/Alcatel-Idol-3-Android-Marshmallow-a-maggio.html
I don't know if this is true so don't be mad at me if it isn't lol

Who knows, we'll just have to wait & see.
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It's official, Marshmallow will come in June.
(I know it because i'm Delta tester for this phone).

Bryandu13 said:
It's official, Marshmallow will come in June.
(I know it because i'm Delta tester for this phone).
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Ok have you test build of marshallow for our idol 3??

No, i broken my Idol 3 and I can't participate at the test of Marshmallow, I just know delta testers will receive it at the end of April or begin of June.
Official release will be at the end of June.
Sorry for by bad English.

Bryandu13 said:
No, i broken my Idol 3 and I can't participate at the test of Marshmallow, I just know delta testers will receive it at the end of April or begin of June.
Official release will be at the end of June.
Sorry for by bad English.
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Ok when you receive the test of marshallow can you will share it with us....and how did you become delta tester....

I became delta tester by Facebook page of Alcatel, They was searching for experimented Android users, I had to send them a little text.

Bryandu13 said:
It's official, Marshmallow will come in June.
(I know it because i'm Delta tester for this phone).
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Bryandu13 said:
No, i broken my Idol 3 and I can't participate at the test of Marshmallow, I just know delta testers will receive it at the end of April or begin of June.
Official release will be at the end of June.
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lol
so far an alca rep made a comment at fb, according to this comment mm update will come at the end of may.
now here you are, who are a tester of mm or maybe not, now you're telling us update will come at the end of june.
it's fantastic

I prefer have no buggy version later than a buggy version earlier.
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Bryandu13 said:
I prefer have no buggy version later than a buggy version earlier.
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so alcatel lied again, end of may was a fake date.
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ooops. what the...? the date on the screenshot is 2015. so this is the "proof of your delta test"
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yep, looked it on google. so that delta testing thing was announced on facebook in last year april/may.
lol
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latest answer from alcatel on mm update: (4/4/2016)
Please know that our team is currently working hard to provide the best experience for our customers. If an update becomes available for this device, we will make sure to post this information on all of our social media channels, so please stay tuned.

I'm hype about this, I really hope they pull threw and get it released. It'll be awesome to see a real update.
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On 27 april, it was announced by alcatel japan that im getting mm this summer.
https://m.facebook.com/ALCATEL.JAPAN/posts/504366263098701
No mention for worldwide but usuallh jpn gets updates later than the rest of the world, so im guessing you guys will get it before me.
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did they end up pushing marshmallow or is it still June? Not sure if I should get this phone, or a LG G Stylo or Escape

Carlito17_2000 said:
did they end up pushing marshmallow or is it still June? Not sure if I should get this phone, or a LG G Stylo or Escape
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Marshmallow will start rolling out around the end of May/beginning of June.
But it's your choice. If you are considering the 5.5" variant,then it's the best out of the three.
Same if you are considering the 4.7" variant. It is still better than the G Stylo and Escape.
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Carlito17_2000 said:
did they end up pushing marshmallow or is it still June? Not sure if I should get this phone, or a LG G Stylo or Escape
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Idols are pretty solid phones for the price, it's gonna be kinda hard to beat them. Don't let the android version stop you, marshmallow or not they are great.
I personally have had really bad experiences with cheap lg phones, you'd be lucky if you get what you pay for.
If you do go for an lg other then a g3/4 I'd really suggest looking up multiple reviews first.
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I've been getting this on my 6045I ever since I got it 2 weeks ago. Is Android M marshmallow? And does anyone recamend updating to "5.0.2-010 01" if I want root? Is it buggy?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hcb6m4xx5iuffz8/Screenshot_2016-05-09-07-06-34.png?dl=0

deanspeed said:
I've been getting this on my 6045I ever since I got it 2 weeks ago. Is Android M marshmallow? And does anyone recamend updating to "5.0.2-010 01" if I want root? Is it buggy?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2q9s7fo3l2uxsom/Screenshot_2016-05-09-07-06-34.png?dl=0
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"M" is indeed Marshmallow. :good:

deanspeed said:
I've been getting this on my 6045I ever since I got it 2 weeks ago. Is Android M marshmallow? And does anyone recamend updating to "5.0.2-010 01" if I want root? Is it buggy?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2q9s7fo3l2uxsom/Screenshot_2016-05-09-07-06-34.png?dl=0
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They are great News wait about 2-3 weeks so you can receive update,don't root your phone because you will havent receive any update

Carlito17_2000 said:
did they end up pushing marshmallow or is it still June? Not sure if I should get this phone, or a LG G Stylo or Escape
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I have the LG Stylo from T-Mobile, and the idol international version on cricket, but using AT&T Apn with great success. In my opinion, the Stylo is a much more solid device, with removable battery, incredible memory management, and already has marshmallow. The idol can't be beat for music though, and hopefully marshmallow will fix high all the time memory usage. Just don't get the cricket version of either of these, as the hardware and software are lesser. I happily use both, and have Google voice for handling the number integration. Have the idol on cricket's inexpensive plan, and it comes in handy when I travel to have AT&T service [emoji51]
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I have had this phone through Cricket since Nov. 2015, and i loved it until the patch came through. I have now had to have it replaced twice because it will turn off on its own, when i try and use Google play music it locks the phone screen immediately. I think all of the bugs are A) due to Crickets bloat wear or B) due to the bugginess of 5.0.2. Has anyone else experience any flaws and glitches? I LOVED this phone up until this point and now i want to throw it at a wall, or move back to the ZTE Max Plus (2) since it just dropped.