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What happened to Android One?

What happened to Android One?

March 1, 2022
Do you remember Android One? It's a pretty barebones Android variant that came with some smartphones, most notably pretty much all of HMD Global's Nokia-licensed portfolio. However, it's also responsible for the birth of popular devices such as the Xiaomi Mi A1 and was lauded by some thanks to its commitment to quick updates --...
HMD Global’s new Nokia phones offer Android 11 on a budget

HMD Global’s new Nokia phones offer Android 11 on a budget

April 8, 2021
Nokia made a comeback to the smartphone market four years ago. The brand inarguably lags far behind its former legacy as the world's biggest phone brand, but its commitment to a bloat-free user experience has helped it maintain a distinct identity, especially in the entry-level and budget segments of the smartphone market. HMD Global, the...
HMD Global is hiring a UX designer for its Nokia Android phones

HMD Global is hiring a UX designer for its Nokia Android phones

April 5, 2021
HMD Global’s Nokia phones have earned a name for themselves for offering timely updates and solid software support. A large number of Nokia phones are part of Google’s Android One program and run a near-stock version of Android out-of-the-box. But it appears the company could be looking to lend its software some distinct touch and...
Motorola One Hyper and LG G7 One receive stable Android 11 update

Motorola One Hyper and LG G7 One receive stable Android 11 update

April 1, 2021
Ever since Google rolled out the first stable Android 11 build for its Pixel devices back in September last year, several OEMs have followed suit and released the update to some of their flagship and mid-range devices. However, there are still many devices for which the update hasn’t rolled out yet — particularly some legacy...
Android 11 internal beta update leaks for the Nokia 8.1

Android 11 internal beta update leaks for the Nokia 8.1

December 8, 2020
We've seen a number of OEMs such as Nokia, Sony, and others come up with Android 11 update roadmaps, so it's somewhat of a race to see which one among them is able to push out a stable OTA first. In case you have a Nokia 8.1 and want to get an early taste of...
Nokia 2.4 with Helio P22 launched in India for ₹10,399

Nokia 2.4 with Helio P22 launched in India for ₹10,399

November 26, 2020
In September 2020, HMD Global launched three new Nokia smartphones along with some accessories for the global market. Out of these devices, while the Nokia 8.3 had already been announced back in March, HMD Global also unveiled two new entries in its X.4 (X being a numeral here) generation, starting with the Nokia 2.4 and...
The pure Android One experience sets the Nokia 5.3 apart in India’s budget smartphone market

The pure Android One experience sets the Nokia 5.3 apart in India’s budget smartphone market

October 24, 2020
The Nokia 5.3, one of the first smartphone announcements delayed because of COVID-19, follows in the same footsteps of other Nokia-branded devices launched after 2016. It offers a relatively pure Android software experience as a result of HMD Global's commitment to Google's Android One program. More recently, the Nokia 5.3 was launched in India, where...
HMD Global rolls out the Android 10 update to the Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1

HMD Global rolls out the Android 10 update to the Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1

October 8, 2020
Amidst all of the talk about Android 11 updates, some people forget that OEMs are still working on updating their smartphones to Android 10. For example, HMD Global was expected to conclude its Android 10 rollout by Q2 2020, but they unfortunately missed the timeline. The company worked hard over the last few months clearing...
[Update 2: Bugfix OTA] PSA: Xiaomi Mi A3’s latest update accidentally breaks dual-SIM functionality

[Update 2: Bugfix OTA] PSA: Xiaomi Mi A3’s latest update accidentally breaks dual-SIM functionality

July 15, 2020
Unlike the majority of smartphones on Xiaomi's portfolio, the Xiaomi Mi A3 runs a close-to-stock version of Android, thanks to its Android One branding. The Google-flavored Android UX also ensures that the device is eligible to get 3 years of monthly security updates. Matter of fact, Xiaomi has pushed a new security update for the...
HMD Global rolls out Android 10 update for the Nokia 2.3

HMD Global rolls out Android 10 update for the Nokia 2.3

April 22, 2020
Nokia's affordable smartphone portfolio continues the legacy of receiving steady software updates as the entry-level Nokia 2.3 has now started to receive stable Android 10 OTA in various regions. The phone was launched back in December 2019 with Android Pie onboard and it was originally scheduled to get the Android 10 update during Q1 of...
Nokia 8 Sirocco and Samsung Galaxy A30s receive stable Android 10 update

Nokia 8 Sirocco and Samsung Galaxy A30s receive stable Android 10 update

April 15, 2020
HMD Global relies on a number ODMs like Foxconn (and its subsidiary, FIH Mobile) and Longcheer to manufacture its Nokia-branded Android smartphones. While the practice is certainly useful to keep costs down, it has unintentionally exposed the company's internal firmware hosting servers multiple times. For example, the pre-release Android 10 update packages for the Nokia...
Android 10 internal beta leaks for the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 5.1 Plus

Android 10 internal beta leaks for the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 5.1 Plus

April 11, 2020
HMD Global’s bootloader unlock policy might be a mess, but the company still has a pretty good reputation among Android enthusiasts due to their speedy update schedule and minimal software changes. Be it the entry-level Nokia 2.2 or the mid-range Nokia 7.2, HMD Global has kept its promise to roll out the Android 10 update...