Giving a smartphone update for a long time can be one of the wishes of every Android user. However, manufacturers other than Google have a poor record of Android updates. So, which is the most successful among manufacturers such as Samsung, Xiaomi and Oppo?
When it comes to updates for Android phones, the point you should pay attention to is the update performance of the manufacturer. Most manufacturers start rolling out their update long after Google releases the new Android version.
Update guide for Android phones
The update frequency, which is becoming more and more important for the Android smartphone world, continues to be not clearly disclosed by the manufacturers. How to find out when your smartphone will get the next version of Android?
Actually, when it comes to Android updates, there are two distinctions to be made: Security updates and Android upgrades.
Security-related fixes are generally smaller in size and come more frequently as they are released by Google. Android upgrades are prepared in accordance with the manufacturer’s interface (for example MIUI for Xiaomi) and presented to smartphones.
Samsung update range
Samsung seems to be the most successful company in security and software updates among non-Google Android manufacturers. The brand is committed to providing 5 years of security updates from flagships to mid-range phones.
This commitment for security updates unfortunately does not continue with Android upgrades. Models like Galaxy A, Galaxy M get 2 Android upgrades, Galaxy S series 3 (sometimes 4) Android version.
Xiaomi update range
It is possible to say that Xiaomi does not have a bad history in software updates. Although there has not been a big improvement on the MIUI side recently, we know that the previous models filled the MIUI interface with features.
On average, expect no more than 2 Android versions for flagships and 1 Android upgrade for the rest of the devices. However, it should be noted that Xiaomi offers at least 3 years of support for security updates.
Oppo update interval
We know that Oppo users complain about software updates. However, the company said it will offer 3-year security updates for Find X, Reno and A models in 2021. Unlike other manufacturers, his explanation for the update is as follows:
“We can guarantee three years of security updates for all our smartphones. We provide monthly updates for the Find X series and quarterly updates for the Reno and A models.”
So, are you satisfied with the update frequency of the Android phone you use? You can share your views with us in the comments section or on the SDN Forum.
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