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This is the reason I made the switch to a nexus device. Sure, Nexus phones aren't as powerful as a Samsung Galaxy, but I can be guaranteed software updates. Wh
by TheOneTrueKyle 11y ago
This is the reason I made the switch to a nexus device. Sure, Nexus phones aren't as powerful as a Samsung Galaxy, but I can be guaranteed software updates.
When I got a SG III, the Android version on my phone was the one and only release (at least during my run with the phone). That was enough for me to make the switch.
- Gustomaximus 11y agoFlashing the phone to stock, or a forked version is worth it. Its fun trying out the forked OS's for those of us that are more 'phone interested'. It's a fairly quick process (flash + phone setup) once you're used to it. Also I find older phones get a new lease of life if you remove bloatware so you get another year of a phone feeling responsive. And it gets rid of that urge to buy a new phone for the sake of it like I get after having the same phone for a while.
- TheOneTrueKyle 11y agoYeah I agree and have flashed in the past. But ultimately, as a user, I want that out of the box. It's been a while. Do you have any recommendations for forked OS's?
- Gustomaximus 11y agoHere are some: http://beebom.com/2016/01/best-custom-roms-android http://beebom.com/2016/01/best-custom-roms-android. I've been more interested in watching alternate OS develop lately. I'm running a Windows version currently (not there yet but a few good features). And likely give Ubuntu a go next as I've been really curious about their progress though it seems to have slowed, possibly try Sailfish...
- TD-Linux 11y agoCyanogenMod is by far the most popular AOSP derivative right now.