Planning to Buy Core - Some Queries - Samsung Galaxy Core

Hello all
I am planning to buy Galaxy Core but I have a few queries.
1) What are the chances of Core getting 4.2.2 update?
2) How is the game play? I mean does game like Subway Surf, Temple Run etc run Smoothly on this phone or there is some lag?
3) I won't install many apps (max 12-15 notably Temple Run all 4, Subway surf, Facebook, whatsapp, Truecaller, etc), will I still face random redraws of the launcher? Asking as I read some reviews of users facing this.
4) How is the battery life? It will be used mostly with 3g on all the time and about 20 minutes game and 30 minutes of calling and of course whatsapp, will it last a full day? Say 8am to 11pm.
5) Any other good alternative to this of reputable manufacturers only (please no micromax or any china brand)
I have to get it tomorrow only so quick comments will be greatly appreciated.
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Indian Devil said:
Hello all
I am planning to buy Galaxy Core but I have a few queries.
1) What are the chances of Core getting 4.2.2 update?
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If u r willing to shell out few extra bucks and also go for other manufacturer then getting a xperia L would be a better choice.. or wait for MOTO G till january

Can't wait mate and don't have good experience with Sony Phones plus where I live we don't have service center of sony anywhere near us.
For every small issue we need to send it for service which take nearly 20 -30 days to get back.
It's also out of my budget mate. I need to buy upto 12.5k only.
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Indian Devil said:
Can't wait mate and don't have good experience with Sony Phones plus where I live we don't have service center of sony anywhere near us.
For every small issue we need to send it for service which take nearly 20 -30 days to get back.
It's also out of my budget mate. I need to buy upto 12.5k only.
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another option is to buy a galaxy s advance it has better processor but less ram ~768 mb
as for what use u mentioned this device will not suffice i.e. with those games and 3g on always u ll not get 8 am to 11 pm battery backup

Can anyone please confirm Gaming Performance please
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Indian Devil said:
Can anyone please confirm Gaming Performance please
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For list of working games u can check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545677
Most of games work with out any issues.
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nkvarman said:
For list of working games u can check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545677
Most of games work with out any issues.
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Thanks mate but those work after root and disabling a few apps and I don't plan to do that.
I need to know working properly with stock.
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Root is not required, I haven't rooted my phone yet. only u have to disable power saver in settings before playing heavy games
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Root is not required, I haven't rooted my phone yet. only u have to disable power saver in settings before playing heavy games
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Thanks again.
Also what are the chances of Core getting 4.2.2 update?
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Possibility is there but we cannot assume when it will happen. Even some leaked images shows that samsung is testing 4.4. We have to wait for samsung to confirm
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Indian Devil said:
Thanks again.
Also what are the chances of Core getting 4.2.2 update?
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Core will get 4,4 KitKat update may be in march or April 2014
As per the leak images from samsung
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Indian Devil said:
Thanks again.
Also what are the chances of Core getting 4.2.2 update?
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4.4 is under investigation, chances are that sammy might skip 4.2/4.3 and jump the ship directly to 4.4

Thanks everyone. I have bought Core and I hope it'll get atleast One update if not Two.
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Indian Devil said:
Thanks everyone. I have bought Core and I hope it'll get atleast One update if not Two.
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Congrats mate, hope you're right about the updates and don't forget to root and de bloat to get the most out of your phone

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Congrats mate, hope you're right about the updates and don't forget to root and de bloat to get the most out of your phone
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Disabled all the samsung crap already along with few google crap apps... It looks Ok in the 2 hours I have with me setting everything up (it's for my wife) and the battery looks good too.
Just hoping for an update at least 4.2.2 if not 4.4.
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Possible 4.1.2 coming as soon as friday?

http://androidheadlines.com/2012/12...mas-present-jelly-bean-update-on-its-way.html
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We can hope. I doubt it will be 4.1.2 but you never know with VZW.
Where in that article does it say 4.1.2????? I only see it mention 4.1. How do you jump to the conclusion that it will be 4.1.2?
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Where in that article does it say 4.1.2????? I only see it mention 4.1. How do you jump to the conclusion that it will be 4.1.2?
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If I'm not mistaken does it even matter? I thought the x.x.2 update was basically patches for the nexus 7 with an update for power management and then just very minor updates to the rest
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Chyrux said:
If I'm not mistaken does it even matter? I thought the x.x.2 update was basically patches for the nexus 7 with an update for power management and then just very minor updates to the rest
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What makes it important to us, is the changes Samsung made to the TouchWIZ framework in 4.1.2:
Multi-View Multitasking - The ability to run two different apps simultaneously on one screen.
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What makes it important to us, is the changes Samsung made to the TouchWIZ framework in 4.1.2:
Multi-View Multitasking - The ability to run two different apps simultaneously on one screen.
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Do any of the US variants even have that? Pretty sure they reserved that for just the international version and the note 2 because of the quad core.
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I saw an article from tom's hardware about the Samsung suite pack. It should be released later on. The international one, I believe is what got the updated features.
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Do any of the US variants even have that? Pretty sure they reserved that for just the international version and the note 2 because of the quad core.
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Well, we don't have any 4.1.2 US variant builds yet (even leaks), so it's hard to say whether or not we will get the Multitasking built in. What is likely though, is that we will get the framework changes that support it (even if Samsung doesn't provide the actual application to do it). In that case, it will be a simple port to get it up and running.
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Well, we don't have any 4.1.2 US variant builds yet (even leaks), so it's hard to say whether or not we will get the Multitasking built in. What is likely though, is that we will get the framework changes that support it (even if Samsung doesn't provide the actual application to do it). In that case, it will be a simple port to get it up and running.
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Thanks for clarifying :thumbup:
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I don't believe it will come for vzw...
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Do any of the US variants even have that? Pretty sure they reserved that for just the international version and the note 2 because of the quad core.
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I'm pretty sure we'll get it. There's lots of stuff in the framework that's associated with the multi-view feature such as images and XML files so it's a safe bet that it'll come to the US variants.
Regarding multi view, scott on the clean rom forum said its definitely in the framework, but its "turned off" in almost 180 something files, he said it would be painstakingly time consuming , byt someone with the time and knowledge could definitely turn it on.
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I highly doubt that it will come to Verizon anytime this year... which is a shame
LOL Verizon getting 4.1.2
WOW you have your hopes high, they still haven't released 4.1.1. and I'm using a leaked version and there are still bugs in it. I highly doubt we will see 4.1.2 before April.
LOL at some of the funny comments - I'm sure if its coming to the US, Verizon will get it too - seriously - I can't stop laughing.
Yeapppp! Still don't even have jellybean update. Lol
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4.1.2 is unlikely. Support docs have started shipping out, and K3 is the official Verizon build #, so the K3 we're seeing around here should be what's pushed out via the OTA when it starts:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...ly-bean-update-support-docs-for-galaxy-s-iii/
Friday for 4.1.1 But maybe we can get the leak of 4.1.2 this year.
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backfire7 said:
Friday for 4.1.1 But maybe we can get the leak of 4.1.2 this year.
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You realize there is only like 2 weeks left in the year?
It was told that 412 will release 2nd week of january.So for the leak 2 weeks is enough if that is real.
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[OFFICIAL]Lebaneese S4 Official Thread{We Start At Leabnon}

Official Lebaneese S4 Thread .
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lebanese?? its about time ya man yalla mabrouk
nfoukhu !
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Hey guys, i bought 2 S4 so far from leb, and both are coming with ACR for the csc.
It's my first time seeing a ACR and I even check sammobile.com and its says unknow country.
I'm just curious what's your opinion.
rayiskon said:
nfoukhu !
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Ahahahahahahahahahhahaha b3ago
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Hey guys, i bought 2 S4 so far from leb, and both are coming with ACR for the csc.
It's my first time seeing a ACR and I even check sammobile.com and its says unknow country.
I'm just curious what's your opinion.
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Normal lebanon is not supported as a full software support we have the company but you dont get updates you have firmwaee usuly based on emarats and saudi arabia
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ta7iyye lal shabeb l taybe , yalla soon we'll get aosp support at least for the i9505 variant
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ta7iyye lal shabeb l taybe , yalla soon we'll get aosp support at least for the i9505 variant
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Nice ana halla2 badde nazzel jelly beer bass nater la yenzal l source 15 gb!!! 3ala l internet lebneniye tamem :/
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ehh w 3enna shou nezl which verison 9500 only or both?
Dr.Dango said:
ehh w 3enna shou nezl which verison 9500 only or both?
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I think alfa badda tnazzel l I9505 bass la 7adit hlla2 bass I9500 ana gebet l tnen lol
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Anyone knows if the 32GB version is available? I cant seem to find it anywhere
What do you think should i wait?
wil3it:laugh:
selam habibis ....
RaininHanoi said:
Anyone knows if the 32GB version is available? I cant seem to find it anywhere
What do you think should i wait?
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Wont be available untill 2 months in lebanon i got the 16 gb version
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S.a.M.e.R_d said:
Wont be available untill 2 months in lebanon i got the 16 gb version
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Ughh Hope its not that much, cant wait that long.
S.a.M.e.R_d said:
Wont be available untill 2 months in lebanon i got the 16 gb version
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u mean the 9 gb version ) , water resist s 4 photos are out , buttons look cool color is cooler
You spelt title wrong.
Lebanese
Lebanon
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Dr.Dango said:
u mean the 9 gb version ) , water resist s 4 photos are out , buttons look cool color is cooler
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Dont get it truat me
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Hey guys,
Yesterday, a friend told me that by the beginning of June, next month, there will be a sort of a price hike, can anyone confirm this? wth

LG G2 or Nexus 5

Why should i wait for the Nexus 5 when the G2 is out and has the same or better specs. I'm just getting tired of waiting i want a new phone this phone (as great as is it) was almost a mistake to get.
Grondinm said:
Why should i wait for the Nexus 5 when the G2 is out and has the same or better specs. I'm just getting tired of waiting i want a new phone this phone (as great as is it) was almost a mistake to get.
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I guess if you don't care about the difference in price, ~$200 for an unlocked device.
namartlu said:
I guess if you don't care about the difference in price, ~$200 for an unlocked device.
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As much as that would be a great reason since I have to wait for TELUS to get it anyways cause I can't afford to by it out it does not help me make a choice in this case other then it should still be cheaper.
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It was a tough choice, but since the rumor that the N5 is getting a 3000MAh battery was getting debunked, I decided to go with the G2 a few days ago. I might get the N5 as a backup phone if it's announcement impresses me.
If I were to choose a N5 over the G2, it be for the pure google experience, even if i'd say LG's skin is decent.
The lg g2 got the WORST review of any android flagship phone.
It has been discovered that it has carrierID (evil).
We might (my speculation) see a Google edition g2 in the future, I'd get that over a n5 or a regular g2
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Definitely N5 for me...Cheaper, decent specs and...Google exprience !
A Nexus device is better than skinned one, gonna get it as soon as I can and sell my Note 3.
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Well I'm in the same situation as OP, my family is just got off contract with Sprint and we going prepaid trail. So i was sold on G2 before i heard that Nexus 5 is about to get released. So i decided to patiently wait for N5.
Why would i wait? Because I want to always have latest Android os as soon as it released. Because price is cheaper.
What turns me off a little is a camera 8mp.
fromrussiawithl0ve said:
What turns me off a little is a camera 8mp.
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...its not all about megapixels...
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EvoYas said:
A Nexus device is better than skinned one, gonna get it as soon as I can and sell my Note 3.
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Say what? That's a downgrade in my opinion.
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G2 is besth phone
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barondebxl said:
Say what? That's a downgrade in my opinion.
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Its the knox stuff that ruins the note 3 :/.i want to return mine as well
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ArcticFish said:
Its the knox stuff that ruins the note 3 :/.i want to return mine as well
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The roms are knox free.
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The roms are knox free.
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Knox is tripped by flashing a Rom or recovery. When u go back to stock the knox is still tripped and u can't change it back to normal. Samsung uses this as an excuse to void ur warranty.
It's some bs that makes me disappointed with Samsung because I wanted the phone for a while but if I can't flash a Rom and totally go back to stock for warranty then it ruins the fun
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Knox is tripped by flashing a Rom or recovery. When u go back to stock the knox is still tripped and u can't change it back to normal. Samsung uses this as an excuse to void ur warranty.
It's some bs that makes me disappointed with Samsung because I wanted the phone for a while but if I can't flash a Rom and totally go back to stock for warranty then it ruins the fun
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Oh I see. Well if its warranty reason then I can totally understand but as far as device vs device I really cannot see how the Nexus 5 can compete against the Note 3. My 2 cents.
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Oh I see. Well if its warranty reason then I can totally understand but as far as device vs device I really cannot see how the Nexus 5 can compete against the Note 3. My 2 cents.
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Yea I love the specs on the note 3 but I love Roms and warranty also :/
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Given that the Nexus 5 and LG G2 will be similar, is it reasonable to expect that the battery life on the Nexus 5 will be awesome too?
im still debating
I think at this point as long as the nexus 5 gets announced this week I am getting it. If we get no word from Google then I am done waiting.
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I think at this point as long as the nexus 5 gets announced this week I am getting it. If we get no word from Google then I am done waiting.
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I agree with this tbh think they should release it by 1st if November or it's g2 for me
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Is s4 still good phone for buying?

Hey.. Using cheap phone ATM..
Thinking to buy new phone..
Will s4 good option..? Is that phone us gonna old now?
If s4 is not good then any other phone in this price range?
(Note 3 is high price + its big for normal use + I don't need stylus pen..)
Please suggest....
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Mandeep148 said:
Hey.. Using cheap phone ATM..
Thinking to buy new phone..
Will s4 good option..? Is that phone us gonna old now?
If s4 is not good then any other phone in this price range?
(Note 3 is high price + its big for normal use + I don't need stylus pen..)
Please suggest....
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Check out the Nexus 5. Though I'm not sure if it is available in your country. Link: http://www.google.com/nexus/5/
Mandeep148 said:
Hey.. Using cheap phone ATM..
Thinking to buy new phone..
Will s4 good option..? Is that phone us gonna old now?
If s4 is not good then any other phone in this price range?
(Note 3 is high price + its big for normal use + I don't need stylus pen..)
Please suggest....
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It depends what you prefer. (screen size, weight, size etc.)
In general it is still a good platform and wont be outdated so fast.
Sony Xperia Z1 maybe worth a look.
Maybe take a look on Nexus 5 or Moto G (available from 21 november)
The s4 would be sufficient for your needs, but keep a look out for the nexus 5 which may release in India sometime soon for around 28,999 INR.(16GB ver) .
Mandeep148 said:
Hey.. Using cheap phone ATM..
Thinking to buy new phone..
Will s4 good option..? Is that phone us gonna old now?
If s4 is not good then any other phone in this price range?
(Note 3 is high price + its big for normal use + I don't need stylus pen..)
Please suggest....
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It depends on what you need... The nexus 5 is a high-end phone for 350 dollar on Playstore.
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Maybe take a look on Nexus 5 or Moto G (available from 21 november)
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The nexus 5 is already available to buy... It has been released on 31 october and the sprint version will be released on 8 november.
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It depends on what you need... The nexus 5 is a high-end phone for 350 dollar on Playstore.
The nexus 5 is already available to buy... It has been released on 31 october and the sprint version will be released on 8 november.
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Except there is no playstore in india.
shadowcore said:
Except there is no playstore in india.
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Yes there is, Devices are available to buy in india from the Google playstore.
Yes it is if u get it at good price
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Yes there is, Devices are available to buy in india from the Google playstore.
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Yes, thats right. I made the mistake of assuming that Google did not cover india with its "Services".
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Check out the Nexus 5. Though I'm not sure if it is available in your country. Link: http://www.google.com/nexus/5/
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Z1 is too big and heavy + ****ty display.
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Any Chance we'll see Lollipop on the TF300T?

I haven't seen any mention of Tegra devices getting Lollipop. Just curious if anyone thinks it will be possible.
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I haven't seen any mention of Tegra devices getting Lollipop. Just curious if anyone thinks it will be possible.
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Only time will tell .... But I would not hold your breath .....
Thx Josh
Just thinking here. The original Nexus 7 is a Tegra 3 T-30 and the TF300T is an under clocked T-33 right? They are in the same family and the original Nexus 7 is rumored to get 5.0. Just trying to keep the hope alive :fingers-crossed:
Just to say. ..Nvidia shield is a tegra (4 )device too
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Just to say. ..Nvidia shield is a tegra (4 )device too
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Not to long after posting this, a great Dev (timduru) already has a ROM working great! Running it on my tf300t as a daily driver.
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