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Why can't we update our devices directly?

Why can't we update our devices directly? Why we should wait for samsung for example to update android to the latest version ?? And does anyone have away to update s6102 to 4.1 ?
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AhmedGhanam said:
Why can't we update our devices directly? Why we should wait for samsung for example to update android to the latest version ?? And does anyone have away to update s6102 to 4.1 ?
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Most devices (of cause not including nexus devices) are only maintained by the manufactures, they want to keep control over there devices, and often add extras to android (touch wiz, htc sense etc.). So they lock there devices down so they can add there on extras to new android versions before releasing.
Some times manufactures will drop support for older devices either because they want you to buy a new device, or they dont think the device is up to running the new versions fast enough.
Of cause most good manufactures let you unlock your device and install custom ROMs and thus upgrade yourself

Sir, please do a search before posting and read the stickys provided. See below links for better understanding:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699450
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
Thank You.
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[Q] Android L slightly different from the publications

Hi, not sure if this goes here but here it goes.
I have installed Android L on my Nexus 5, I downloaded the official image from the google developer's site, but as I am looking at pictures (specifically comparisons between KK and L like this http://www.talkandroid.com/211731-check-out-a-visual-comparison-of-android-l-versus-android-kitkat/) I find that there are many things that I dont have, for example a gallery, my android L did not bring a gallery .. or apps like Gmail, keep, etc still look holo blue or KK style not like the nice pictures in many websites showing a new interface.. so to touch base it seems I am running L but the GApps are still KK. Could I have missed to do something at install or what could it be?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796217
Android "L" Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A
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rootSU said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796217
Android "L" Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A
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Thanks!

Nexus 5.0 Previewn : Bug List and Quesitons

Hi , I want to make an theart about the Bugs and Question for the Nexus 5 Android 5.0 Preview .
First I have an Question :
-Why can´t I play Asphalt 8 , Gangstar 4 usw. ?

Dude, I think you posted this in the totally wrong section. Doesn't this belong in general, or perhaps q&a?

uh oh!
*puts flame retardant suit on*

hey APP-maker, there is already a thread about this. you can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/android-l-preview-bug-list-t2796849

APP-Maker said:
Hi , I want to make an theart about the Bugs and Question for the Nexus 5 Android 5.0 Preview .
First I have an Question :
-Why can´t I play Asphalt 8 , Gangstar 4 usw. ?
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Are u kidding Me? Go back and re-read ur post, let alone the fact u posted in the completely wrong section, ur post is ludacris, 1) The released image from Google named "L" is a "DEVELOPER PREVIEW" meaning not for daily use, it even states in the warning message printed on the site that not everything works! 2)Google released this so DEVELOPERS can have a look at the new architecture and structure of the new OS, this release has over 5k new APIs devs need to get used to, a completely new runtime that replaced dalvik, meaning ALL those apps that are not ART compatible WILL NOT work on the new OS and need to be rewritten. This PREVIEW release wasn't so that every Nexus 5/7 owner could get an update before everyone else, it was aimed at getting DEVS a first look and feel at the new APIs and runtime so they could be ready with apps and scripts supporting the new OS when it's released IN Fall. 3) To answer ur questions on why some apps don't work, because they probably are not art compatible, what u need to do is go back to 4.4.4, an actual release, and wait for "L" to be officially released, and here's my official answer and suggestions, DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT PREVIEW IMAGES, L IS NOT A FINISHED RELEASE, WILL HAVE BUGS, AND DOES NOT SUPPORT ALL CURRENT APPS AND APIs, IF U WANT A COMPLETE AND STABLE OS, GO BACK TO KITKAT.

In the future, only post actual development in the Development sections.
Also, your discussion should just continue in the existing thread referenced here:
chimmychenga said:
hey APP-maker, there is already a thread about this. you can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/android-l-preview-bug-list-t2796849
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New android l build apks

Can somebody extract the apks from the new android l build that came out today thanks

Since google has just termed it as "update to support google fit", I doubt whether there will be any new changes to the apks..
Besides that, there's already a Android L discussion thread! All related things go over there!

vin4yak said:
Since google has just termed it as "update to support google fit", I doubt whether there will be any new changes to the apks..
Besides that, there's already a Android L discussion thread! All related things go over there!
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You're spot on
joejoejo said:
Can somebody extract the apks from the new android l build that came out today thanks
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There are no new apks just like the first preview

They're here apparently...
http://phandroid.com/2014/08/07/fre...s-extracted-from-the-android-l-update-lpv81c/

kevtrysmoddin said:
You're spot on
There are no new apks just like the first preview
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Yes there was gmail was the only updated app from the first l preview build to work on on all older versions of android that it would install on without crashing
But that build is not new anymore but at the time it was. The version was 4.8.1 and the newest build on google play at the time was version 4.8.

Problems with the .DNG files on L Camera

Good afternoon, well, out of curiosity, I ended up installing Android L (LPX13D) on my Nexus 5, no problems so far, until testing the L Camera app.
The pictures, when taken in .JPG, are normal, without any problems.
But when active Burst Mode to take photos in .DNG format, they end up getting strange, without showing part of the image, as can be seen in the attachments
I wonder if by chance, someone else would have the same problem using the same app, or if it would be a problem in the camera (hardware fault).
Sorry for my bad english, and thanks !

Its RAW images. You need app that can read RAW images. Such as Photoshop or Nikon ViewNX

Please do not create new Android "L" threads.* Until the release is official, we are using the dedicated sticky only.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-l-developer-preview-help-t2796217
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Please do not create new Android "L" threads.* Until the release is official, we are using the dedicated sticky only.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-l-developer-preview-help-t2796217
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