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Android phones under the Nokia brand are manufactured by HMD Global, a Finnish mobile phone company. The company began releasing Nokia-branded Android devices in 2017. Visit the Nokia forums.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S5e and HMD Global’s Nokia 4.2 are receiving their Android 11 updates

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S5e and HMD Global’s Nokia 4.2 are receiving their Android 11 updates

April 9, 2021
Android 11 has been here a while now, and while some device makers got an update out the door straight away, others have taken their time to roll out the stable build. Nonetheless, Android 11 rollouts are now in full swing for non-flagship devices of OEMs, and the update love is spreading to more and...
HMD Global will deliver 3 years of OS updates to its new Nokia X phones

HMD Global will deliver 3 years of OS updates to its new Nokia X phones

April 8, 2021
HMD Global has just announced a whole lot of new budget Nokia smartphones running on Android 11. The new Nokia X series, G series, and C series mark HMD's departure from the numeric naming and return to alphanumeric names, just like in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Among these smartphones, the Nokia X10 and...
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 rolls out Android 11 to Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 2.3

HMD Global rolls out Android 11 to Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 2.3

April 7, 2021
Last month, HMD Global rolled out the stable Android 11 update to the Nokia 3.2. This month the company is bringing the latest Android 11 software to two more phones: the Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 8.1. In a forum post over at Nokia Community, the company has announced the stable Android 11 update rollout for 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...
Two high-profile departures poised to shake up OnePlus and HMD Global

Two high-profile departures poised to shake up OnePlus and HMD Global

March 29, 2021
HMD Global and OnePlus are some of the most important players in the smartphone industry right now. Neither company has been around longer than a decade, but HMD Global has managed to carve out a niche selling budget phones with stock-like Android, while OnePlus is setting its sights high with premium phones. However, both companies...
HMD starts rolling out the Android 11 update for the Nokia 3.2

HMD starts rolling out the Android 11 update for the Nokia 3.2

March 23, 2021
The software has always been a contentious issue on Android phones since the day they were first conceived. Some companies can nail the software experience just right but can fail to provide updates promptly. Other times, the software experience can be slow and bloated, but updates will actually come fairly frequently. HMD, more often than...
Grab the great new Nokia 5.4 smartphone today for $50 off!

Grab the great new Nokia 5.4 smartphone today for $50 off!

March 15, 2021
If you're not looking at B&H Photo and Video for some great deals, you're definitely missing out. They tend to have some fantastic deals on tech and smartphones you wouldn't see otherwise, and today is one of those great deal days! You can save $50 on the Nokia 5.4 today, letting you get the excellent...
Bootloader unlock method has been found for the Nokia 8.3 5G

Bootloader unlock method has been found for the Nokia 8.3 5G

February 15, 2021
HMD Global's bootloader unlocking policy isn't favorable to users interesting in modding or rooting Nokia smartphones. The company still hasn’t provided a bootloader unlock method for any of its devices (except the Nokia 8) even after initially promising they would allow for unlocking devices “one at a time”, leaving users at the mercy of unofficial...
Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4, and Nokia Power Earbuds Lite launched in India

Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4, and Nokia Power Earbuds Lite launched in India

February 10, 2021
After launching the Nokia 5.4 and Nokia 3.4 in Europe last year, HMD Global is now bringing both phones to the Indian market. Alongside the smartphones, the company has also launched the Nokia Power Earbuds Lite truly wireless earphones. Nokia 5.4: Specifications Specification Nokia 5.4 Display 6.39-inch (720 x 1600 pixels) HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio SoC Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 11nm 4...
Nokia 1.4 debuts with a giant screen and small price

Nokia 1.4 debuts with a giant screen and small price

February 3, 2021
HMD Global this week announced the Nokia 1.4, which the company is touting as “family-friendly.” That’s because not only is the device’s display nice and big, but the price is low—the perfect combo for a good starter phone. The Nokia 1.4 features a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a teardrop design, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor, and...
Android 11 Update Tracker: List of major phones getting the latest release!

Android 11 Update Tracker: List of major phones getting the latest release!

January 29, 2021
It’s that time of year again when Google releases the new version of its mobile operating system, and after a long few months of beta testing, the American tech giant is finally rolling out the stable version of Android 11. But of course, it’s not just Pixel users who are getting this update. A range...