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| From | Bob Martin <bob.martin@excite.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.mobile.android |
| Subject | Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? |
| Date | 2015-08-16 07:44 +0100 |
| Message-ID | <d3appjF3ocgU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <xn0jpr7xg37z01000@reader.albasani.net> <mqo7k1$bh5$2@dont-email.me> |
in 22257 20150815 213348 Big Al <Big_al@invalid.com> wrote: >Poutnik wrote on 8/15/2015 7:04 AM: >> Dne 14/08/2015 v 19:40 tb napsal(a): >> >>> >>> Say I wold like to upgrade the KitKat OS installed on the tablet to >>> something more recent -- like Lollipop. Can that be done easily by a >>> non-technical user? Where would I dowload the most recent Android >>> version for tablets? >>> >>> Or perhaps once I purchase a tabled with an Android version I am stuck >>> with it? >>> >>> I just don't understand how the whole Android thing works for tablets, >>> cell phones... >>> >> >> Standard way for non technical users: >> >> Android versions tailored for particular device >> are prepared by device vendor from "vanilla Android". >> >> Each device has it own scope of Android versions >> the vendor supports for this device. >> E.g. Sony XPERIA M came with A4.1 and A4.3 is last for it. >> ( fortunately, as KK would be nightmare due access policy ) >> >> These updates are provides by vendor update channels, >> independent on e.g. Google Play for applications. >> ------------------------ >> Non standard ways for experienced users are custom ROMs >> like Cyanogenmod or similar, and rooting the device to apply them. >> >> But it may be challenging and not all devices are supported. >> >I have an spare phone (no sim) and it would be a great test to play with. How would I know if the >mod would work on my >phone before applying it? And can I restore the old Android if it doesn't easily? Start by installing TWRP, taking a full system backup, then copy the backup to a PC. Now you can safely play ... :-)
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What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? "tb" <nospam@example.invalid> - 2015-08-14 13:47 +0000
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Roger Mills <watt.tyler@gmail.com> - 2015-08-14 18:09 +0100
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? "tb" <nospam@example.invalid> - 2015-08-14 17:40 +0000
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Cy Burnot <cyburnot@notgmail.com> - 2015-08-14 14:07 -0400
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Poutnik <poutnik4nntp@gmail.com> - 2015-08-15 13:04 +0200
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Big Al <Big_al@invalid.com> - 2015-08-15 16:33 -0400
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Cy Burnot <cyburnot@notgmail.com> - 2015-08-15 16:42 -0400
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Poutnik <poutnik4nntp@gmail.com> - 2015-08-16 07:57 +0200
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Bob Martin <bob.martin@excite.com> - 2015-08-16 07:44 +0100
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Roger Mills <watt.tyler@gmail.com> - 2015-08-15 17:50 +0100
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Poutnik <poutnik4nntp@gmail.com> - 2015-08-15 19:18 +0200
Re: What Application Packages Are Part of Default Android? Feckless John <noone@inept.net> - 2015-08-14 14:36 -0400
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