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ASUS rolls out Android Pie for the ZenFone 5Q/5 Lite/5 Selfie Pro
ASUS is rolling out the Android Pie update for the ZenFone 5 Lite, which is also known as the ZenFone 5Q and ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro in different regions.
ASUS has been ramping up its efforts to release timely software updates to its smartphones. Besides last year's flagship, the ZenFone 5/5z, Android Pie beta updates are available for the smartphones in almost-two-year-old ZenFone 4 series. Parallelly, ASUS has also rolled out stable Pie for other mid-range devices including for the ZenFone Max Pro M1, Max M2, and Max Pro M2 and now, we encounter reports of Android Pie rollout the ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite. The smartphone was launched in February 2018 with Android 7.1 Nougat and known as the ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro in parts of Europe, and as ZenFone 5Q in the U.S.
LineageOS Changelog 23: Night Display controls Night Mode, Expandable Volume and Quick Settings, Call Recording, and more
LineageOS has published its latest blog post for Changelog 23, detailing the many new features and changes in the Android 8.1 Oreo/Android 9 Pie custom ROM.
LineageOS was born from the ashes of CyanogenMod back in late 2016/early 2017, and since its beginning, the custom Android distribution has grown to support dozens of devices with millions of users. Back in late February of 2019, the team announced LineageOS 16 based on Android 9 Pie for 24 devices. Over the last few months, LineageOS 16 has added support for more devices like the OnePlus 6 and Essential Phone, but the custom ROM has also added a ton of new features along the way. To keep us updated on all the major changes made since the initial release of LineageOS 16, the team behind LineageOS has published a new blog post outlining their progress since March.
Honor 5X gets Android Pie-based official LineageOS 16 builds
The Honor 5X, launched in China in October 2015 with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, has now received official builds of LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie. Read on!
The Honor 5X was launched in October of 2015 in China and then made its way to the US and Europe in early 2016. For a price tag of just $199 in early 2016, the Honor 5X was one of the best budget purchases you could make in the USA at the time. XDA's Creative Director, Mario Serrafero, was impressed with the overall package that the device offered, especially keeping in mind that it was not a flagship and that the US market saw very few value options in that price range. Of course, this was three and a half years ago, and the smartphone landscape has drastically changed. The Honor 5X, obviously, no longer receives any official updates, but the device did receive official LineageOS 15.1 based on Android Oreo. Now, the device is receiving its first builds of official LineageOS 16 thanks to the efforts of developers BadDaemon, Dobroslaw Kijowski, and Joel Hans.
Xiaomi seeks testers for POCO F1's Android Q update and Mi 6, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A's Android Pie update
Xiaomi is recruiting testers for the Poco F1's Android Q update, and for the Android Pie update for the Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Xiaomi recently announced that it will be shutting its Global Beta ROMs for all devices, with effect from July 1, 2019. Public beta ROMs, though are presumed to be Beta in nature, have been stable enough for a lot of users to use it as a daily driver mainly because of the rather frequent nature of updates. This came with the drawback that a lot of these users would not provide feedback to Xiaomi through the relevant channels, defeating some of the purposes of the program and living with a not-so-stable MIUI experience. Now, Xiaomi is looking for a closed group of beta testers who wish to try out the upcoming Android Q update to the Poco F1, as well as Android Pie updates to the Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
[Update: Except Nokia 2] The Nokia 1 gets Android Pie, so now every HMD Global phone has the latest update
After releasing a couple of roadmaps for their Android Pie schedule, the company has just announced the update is currently rolling out to the Nokia 1.
I am becoming increasingly impressed with how well HMD Global has handled Android's software updates for all of its smartphones. Granted, you don't get all of the bells and whistles from their OEM ROM as say, Samsung's version of Android, but fans of stock Android have found themselves a good home with the current roster of Nokia smartphones. After releasing a couple of roadmaps for their Android Pie update schedule, the company has just announced the update is currently rolling out to the Nokia 1.
[Update 3: Unlocked model] The LG V40 is finally getting Android Pie
We're almost into H2 of 2019 and LG has only now been able to get its first Android Pie upgrade into the United States with the LG V40 ThinQ.
Anyone paying attention to the business side of the Android industry knows what shape LG is in. For those who are unaware, its mobile division has been losing hundreds of millions of dollars a year. The only reason why LG is able to continue manufacturing smartphones is thanks to the profits from its display (TV) and appliance divisions. This has been happening for years so many have given up on the company and its promises. This includes the false promises they made about swift software updates last year thanks to its Software Upgrade Center. The Verizon LG V40 ThinQ is just now getting the Android Pie update.
[Update: Stable update rolling out] ColorOS 6 (Android Pie) beta is here for the Realme 1 and Realme U1
ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie is now available for the Realme 1 and the Realme U1 and it brings an app drawer, new notifications UI, and more.
[Update: Now on AT&T] The LG V35 ThinQ's Android Pie update rolls out in Korea
LG V35 ThinQ is now receiving an Android Pie update in Korea, which hints that users in the U.S. should be able to enjoy the update soon.
LG Electronics' smartphone division has been under suffered major losses consecutively for the past 15 quarters and even its new boss couldn't drag the business out of deficits. This has caused the company to stop selling devices in key markets like China. Perhaps, due to this sluggish performance, LG has been several months late in releasing the latest version of Android available to its smartphones but, it began the month with some positive news for its users and promised Android 9.0 Pie updates to three of its flagship smartphones. The Pie updates for the LG V30/V30S ThinQ, the LG V35 ThinQ, and the LG V40 ThinQ were scheduled to arrive in Q2 and while LG did not share a more specific timeline, one of these devices is already getting the update in Korea.
ASUS rolls out an Android Pie beta for the ZenFone 4
The latest member of the family to get in on Android Pie is the regular ZenFone 4. ASUS is rolling out a beta update for the phone right now.
ASUS has worked on updating the ZenFone 4 series of devices to Android Pie. We've seen updates for the ZenFone 4 Max and ZenFone 4 Selfie. The latest member of the family to get in on Android Pie is the regular ZenFone 4. ASUS is rolling out a beta update for the ZenFone 4 now.
Realme 2 and Realme C1 get an Android Pie beta with ColorOS 6
Realme has begun user enrollment for a ColorOS 6 based Android Pie beta for the Realme 2 and the Realme C1. Read on to know more about this beta update!
Realme started off as an Oppo sub-brand, but has since matured enough in the Indian market to find its own space. While there's still ample reliance on Oppo, as is evident from the shared ColorOS custom UX skin, Realme devices have resonated well with users who are looking for a brand with an active community in the early segments of the market, but who do not want to opt for Xiaomi. More choice is always good, and Realme brings real value in this case. As the company had previously promised, Android Pie is now available for the Realme 2 and the Realme C1 in the form of a beta build of ColorOS 6.
[Update: Canada too] The LG G7 is finally getting Android Pie in the US & Europe
Two weeks after the LG V40 got it, we are finally starting to see LG G7 customers receiving their Android Pie update in the United States and across Europe.
Unless things take a turn for the better, slow updates from LG should be expected from here on out. We recently reported on the Android Pie update that finally hit the U.S. market for LG V40 users. Most OEMs go with the strategy of updating their newest smartphones first so that update gave people hope for the LG G7 ThinQ. It's been less than two weeks and we are just now starting to see LG G7 customers receiving their Android 9 update in the United States and across Europe.
Unofficial LineageOS 16 now available for the Razer Phone and Razer Forge TV
Looking to run Android Pie on your Razer Phone and Razer Forge TV? Well now you can with this unofficial LineageOS 16, now available on both devices.
If you buy a premium Android device from a reputable brand, you can generally expect to receive at least 2 major OS upgrades. Sometimes, you'll be lucky to even receive one major OS upgrade, but that only happens when things go terribly wrong for the product or brand. The short-lived Razer Forge TV launched and died in 2015 with Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Android TV, while the Razer Phone launched in late 2017 with Android 7.1 Nougat and received an update to Android 8.1 Oreo. Any hope for an update on the Forge TV is long gone, while there's still some hope that the first-generation Razer Phone will get Android Pie. However, thanks to custom ROM developers on our forums, you can now enjoy Android Pie on both devices through unofficial LineageOS 16 builds.
LineageOS 16 now available for the Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and Essential Phone
LineageOS 16 has added support for three new phones: the Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and Essential Phone. All 3 are getting Android Pie nightlies.
LineageOS, the most popular custom AOSP-based ROM, offers support for multiple devices in its latest Android Pie-based release. Starting today, users with an unlocked Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and Essential Phone can download and install LineageOS 16 based on Android 9 Pie.
Samsung starts rolling out Android Pie to the Galaxy Tab Active 2, Galaxy J7 Nxt, Galaxy J7 Pro, and Galaxy J7 (2017)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2, Galaxy J7 Nxt, J7 Pro, and J7 (2017) are receiving One UI updates based on Android Pie across the globe.
Samsung has been working hard to deliver the sweet delight of Android Pie to its smartphones across various price brackets. After delivering the One UI update based on Android 9 Pie for its flagships and mid-range devices, Samsung is now updating budget smartphones one by one. Now, ahead of the schedule it previously laid out for the One UI update, Samsung is bringing Android Pie to three entry-level smartphones in the Galaxy J7 series as well as to the Galaxy Tab Active 2.
[Update: For real this time] Motorola Moto Z3 Play Android Pie update is going live in the US
Motorola is rolling out the Android Pie update for the Moto Z3 Play in the US. Read on to know the complete list of enhancements in this update!
The Motorola Moto Z3 Play was launched in June 2018, sporting a 6", 2160 x 1080, 18:9 AMOLED display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. What made the Moto Z3 Play special was that Motorola remained committed to the Moto Mods ecosystem, allowing users to enhance the useability of their device if they did not mind spending some more money. However, the choice of SoC at the prices that Motorola wanted really did not find much favor with consumers.
Realme 2 Pro gets ColorOS 6 with Android Pie, brings Chroma Boost, Camera HAL3 support, and more
Realme is rolling out the Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 update for the Realme 2 Pro in India. The update brings the May 2019 patches and many features.
OPPO spin-off brand Realme announced back in April that an Android Pie update with ColorOS 6 will roll out for multiple of its devices in June. On schedule, the brand has already started rolling out the update to Realme 2 Pro users in India.
Download: Android Pie-based MIUI 10 beta for Xiaomi Mi Note 3 and Stable Pie for Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi 6 Pro
The Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi 6 Pro are getting stable MIUI 10 builds based on Android Pie updates while the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 gets Android Pie beta.
The Redmi Note 5 series, launched back in February 2018, was one of the most popular devices sold by Xiaomi in India. Within the first four months of their launch, the Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro crossed the 5 million figure in the country alone. The more powerful of the two, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (globally known as Redmi Note 5 aka whyred) was more popular of the two due to its superior specs including dual camera setup. This is why it received more attention from the company in terms of software updates and is now getting another major update. Alongside the Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi is also taking due care of the Redmi 6 Pro. At the same time 2017's Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is getting an update too.
[Update: Toggle coming in Q Beta 5] Android Pie's throttling of Wi-Fi scans is crippling some network tools
Google has tried to improve battery life on Android Pie, but this latest change to WiFi scanning is interfering with a number of network applications.
Android Pie is still fresh on everyone's mind and we're only starting to experience some of the changes that Google has made with its latest update. Android has always been criticized for having poor battery life compared to other mobile operating systems, but this was a double-edged sword. Sure, Android used more battery life than others, but it allowed for a lot more unique and diverse applications to be exclusive to the platform. Google has done a lot to help improve the overall battery life usage on Android, but this latest change to WiFi scanning is interfering with a number of network applications.
[Update: Now available] Samsung is rolling out Android Pie update to Galaxy M10, M20, and M30 in India
Samsung will begin rolling out One UI based on Android Pie to the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and the Galaxy M30 starting early next month.
Download: Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A receive their first alpha builds of official Android Pie
After Xiaomi said it may not release Android Pie for the Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6A, the company has been found testing the update for these two devices.
Xiaomi's entry-level devices, the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, were launched last year with MIUI 9.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo and eventually upgraded to MIUI 10 still based on Oreo. While users may have pegged hopes for at least another major update to Android 9.0 Pie, Xiaomi recently ruled that it will be canceling any testing for the update due to an apparent lack of beta testers. This would have come across as some disappointments but against all odds, Android Pie update for the Redmi 6/6A still seems to be in the process.