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[Q] Nexus 5 or 6

Finally able to convince the wife to let me upgrade our phones. I'm coming from an optimus g pro & she's coming from an LG motion.
Should we grab nexus 5s or wait for the 6?
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_tru_ said:
Finally able to convince the wife to let me upgrade our phones. I'm coming from an optimus g pro & she's coming from an LG motion.
Should we grab nexus 5s or wait for the 6?
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6 will be down the road another six months bud.

_tru_ said:
Finally able to convince the wife to let me upgrade our phones. I'm coming from an optimus g pro & she's coming from an LG motion.
Should we grab nexus 5s or wait for the 6?
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I'd pull the trigger and buy the 5. There is no better phone on the market right now, for me that is. The six won't release until the end of the year, if Google even makes a six. Let's say they do make a six and you want it, just sell the five on swappa and buy the six. The five won't depreciate that much being it's already cheap as hell.
Tldr- buy the 5

Galaxy Nexus- Released in November 2011
Nexus 4- Released in November 2012
Nexus 5- Released- Practically November 2013 (October 31)
Logically, this would say that assuming there is a next Nexus, it would be around November of this year. Which is 5 1/2 months away. However, there's more to it than that. Just because a Nexus device is released in November does not mean you can get your hands on one that month. Often times, unless you know when the link to buy the phone is going online and mash your refresh button, you are going to have to wait at least a month. So assume 6 1/2 to 7 months before you get your hands on the next one.
Besides, Nexus 5 will certainly get the next few major android updates and is still one of the most powerful android devices of all time. With no bloatware. Or encrypted $#@^%#$%$#% bootloaders (thanks so much, Samsung).

Just go ahead and get the Nexus 5 right now. You can rest assured that Google will still continue to update it with the latest Android versions as soon as they release, plus in over 2 years when Google drops support, the developer community will still continue to support the Nexus 5. I would say that it is the most futureproof phone compared to its competitors right now.

Go for the Nexus5...you can always upgrade later. Plus the wife will like seeing you with a Nexus5!

Get the 5. There'll always be a newer/shinier version on the horizon, I've had this phone since February and it's fantastic.
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We don't even know there will be another nexus for sure do we? Speculation was Tue nexus range is being dropped
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If you want the phone get it. At this point we don't even know if Google is continuing the Nexus line in its current form, we don't know who is going to manufacture the next developer phone or what it's going to cost, or even when it's coming out. At this point it's all speculation. If you want a Nexus, get the N5.

I recently got nexus 5 and I like it a lot!! At first I was leaning toward HTC sense but I am glad I didn't made that choice.
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now , I have Nexus 5, if I were you , I will wait for 6. It will come soon.

jianyan163qq said:
now , I have Nexus 5, if I were you , I will wait for 6. It will come soon.
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On what basis are you saying that the next Nexus will come soon??
The next Nexus hasn't even been rumoured yet and there are many articles stating that Google might dump the Nexus line.
Even if there was a Nexus 6 (or whatever number is given), it will still take about 6 months for it to be released!
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Huawei UK Update schedule

Got the following from Huawei regarding updates due to timescales on receiving them
In response to your question, please be informed that the security patches are released every 3/6/12 months depending on the update's version and the network potential threats.
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So no monthly or bi-monthly updates from Huawei it would seem

Should have stopped with OnePlus.

maddoguk said:
Should have stopped with OnePlus.
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my choices for next phone are
OnePlus
Pixel with Google Smartwatch
Galaxy with Samsung Smartwatch

is that even true? since i have gotten a security patch in every firmware update. But i live in sweden thought so might be different between UK and Sweden i guess.

Jake.S said:
is that even true? since i have gotten a security patch in every firmware update. But i live in sweden thought so might be different between UK and Sweden i guess.
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i wouldn't have posted it, if Huawei UK hadn't provided me that information

walkerx said:
i wouldn't have posted it, if Huawei UK hadn't provided me that information
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well i think it sounds weird for huawei to state such thing, some times manufactures are wrong themselves.

Jake.S said:
well i think it sounds weird for huawei to state such thing, some times manufactures are wrong themselves.
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how often are u getting updates - the UK models are poor at getting updates, my Mate 10 Pro is still on security for March 2018 and not received any updates since, my P20 Pro was only updated yesterday after being on April 2018 security, so I would guess they are probably correct based on when we are getting updates..

walkerx said:
how often are u getting updates - the UK models are poor at getting updates, my Mate 10 Pro is still on security for March 2018 and not received any updates since, my P20 Pro was only updated yesterday after being on April 2018 security, so I would guess they are probably correct based on when we are getting updates..
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I get new update every 1 month if i'm now thinkin it right, but i think i was on may security patch in june and got june update like 3 days ago. next would be july.

I went from iphones to the p20 pro, so far my android experience is making me want to go back... The lack of updates is just sad...

Huawei update cycle is quarterly at best, I had mate 9 and now mate 10 pro forma which will be my very last Huawei device ever. Had to buy a Pixel 2 XL
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auridas330 said:
I went from iphones to the p20 pro, so far my android experience is making me want to go back... The lack of updates is just sad...
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Don't be disheartened with android and updates, it's only certain manufacturers that don't update monthly or bi-monthly with Huawei being main culprit of where u never know when u going to get an update.
Brutos08 said:
Huawei update cycle is quarterly at best, I had mate 9 and now mate 10 pro forma which will be my very last Huawei device ever. Had to buy a Pixel 2 XL
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I have Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro and won't be buying Huawei again. They say my 10 is on latest update with March Security update and unknown when next update will be.
They tried saying that security updates are regular but don't show in the section where it says security updates.. That is how bad they are.
But I will be back with Pixel (skipped the 2 XL due to all bad press over it) or the OnePlus by end of year
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Not had any updates yet.......still on Apr 2018 update with phone on 8.1.0 from EE so definitely not monthly. Hopefully will receive updates at some point!

Just chatted on HiCare they say 782 firmware 130 was released on 9th July and it may take up to a month to deliver to my device..... Pathetic

It was for the CLT-L29 C782 on Three UK and according to Huawei all their devices should have it by today.
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Huawei smh........
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walkerx said:
It was for the CLT-L29 C782 on Three UK and according tomorrow Huawei all their devices should have it by today.
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On O2 here and still no update

EE UK here - still no update.

All non-Pixel devices are the same. Google should make all manufacturers post security uodates., Especially for newish phones.

oxfordmark said:
All non-Pixel devices are the same. Google should make all manufacturers post security updates., Especially for newish phones.
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I tend to disagree, OnePlus were pretty sharp on updates but agree the security updates should be mandatory. Finding a delivery method to avoid phone company's interference is the key issue.

My phone was delivered today, i have c782 (EE)

EMUI 10 Roadmap - M5 not present

Not surprissing I guess...
https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-emui-10-phones-1017557/
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Well that's it. Never again will I buy a Huawei Tablet. Only one major release for M5 is such a joke...
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Well that's it. Never again will I buy a Huawei Tablet. Only one major release for M5 is such a joke...
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I have a US tablet so I didn't even get 1 major release.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Well that's it. Never again will I buy a Huawei Tablet. Only one major release for M5 is such a joke...
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Which bit of 'phone' in the headline is confusing you?

b1g1an said:
Which bit of 'phone' in the headline is confusing you?
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Well even full lists, including tablets, are only showing M6 as planned for an update. And customer support told me only M6 as well. That's just a bad joke ...
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Yes.
I have buy one Huawei m5 -> Hello Huawei !.
No rootles, no update -> adios huawei !
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As much as I like the hardware Huawei's support sucks. The NA region is still stuck on 8.
Next time I will be getting a samsung tablet as much as I hate them.

US user, and this will be the last Huawei device I buy. One 'major' release, and virtually no security patches. North American market was sold a bill of goods. At least Sammy supports ALL their consumers.

dh350nwo said:
US user, and this will be the last Huawei device I buy. One 'major' release, and virtually no security patches. North American market was sold a bill of goods. At least Sammy supports ALL their consumers.
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Agree 100% Huawei can take there tablet and shove it as far as I see it.
Will be getting a pixel c or slate when I can justify it.

Hmm lol....well gonna pass on the "no more Huawei for me" train. I have found over the years most that say this never keep their word. I can show you the posts where M5 will NEVER get EMUI 9. And the post "no more Huawei for me". I've had almost all the name brand tablets over the years and the only one that STILL gets updates is one I could really careless about. Amazon
All I knew from the past, what I read about the M5 pro was, its on 8 and will never be updated. Some were people saying they talked to customer service. Yet when I asked them yesterday they said don't worry yours will get 9.1.1. And if 9 is Just coming out.. then 10 will be awhile. I do love Samsung but.. man as each day passes.. more AD's are being seen in programs than never before. As if my $800 was not enough. Its silly and just me I know but when just downloading a new theme I had to watch 14seconds.. things like that. And rooting on top of that was night mar. Unless you bought it out SIDE the USA (different chip set). I already know slow they are Huawei when it comes to updates.. I have p30 pro phone. And.. so.

At least many other OEMs that stop support for their tablets after the first major update, allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Thus I could use Custom ROMs to keep my tablet alive. With Huawei this isn't possible as well. So there's even one more bummer.
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Don't forget Samsung explosive battery. It may come back with tab s7.

If anything, I've found Huawei better than most for updates. We've had a lot of discussion about the situation with Google and the US, at which point I changed to a Xiaomi phone, but still pleasantly surprised to get updates on my M5.
A colleague on the other hand, had hardly had any updates on his old Huawei handset, but still liked it enough to replace it with a P30 lite. So they're still doing something right.

You can thank that cretin trump. The M5 was android enterprise certified, with at least 2 major version updates, and 4+ years of support. That went out the window when Huawei got too god at making 5G hardware that US companies were left in the dust

dh350nwo said:
One 'major' release, and virtually no security patches.
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The same happened to my previous Samsung Note Pro 12.2 tablet

I've just had M5 8 May security patch here in UK plus on build 9.1. For me I'm impressed with the updates.
On the other hand I have a M5 lite 8 and this is on January security patch.
Biggest problem with Android these fractured updates.
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I had a major update to EMUI 9. I actually see on firmware finder that EMUI 10 is also out there. I'm not just sure if it has been approved for distribution. I also don't know if I want to test flashing it in case Huawei breaks root (again).

[Sept 8] Android 11 Stable Released Today

Now that Android 11 has been released today (9/8) for the Pixel series, what kind of timeline can we expect to see for OOS11 implementation from OnePlus for the OnePlus 7 Pro? Apparently the 8 series will get android R first but we are right behind them so I have fingers crossed for a swift release

according to the oneplus tables, the 7pro should receive android 11 no earlier than November / December
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OB for OP7 Series will be only after Stable release on OP8 Series. And Stable release will be not Earlier December. But as for me, I prefer OOS 10 over OOS 11.

Can you imagine paying 800€ for a flagship only to be treated like a second class citizen only one year later? Yeah, screw OnePlus never buying anything by these crooks ever again.

kftX said:
Can you imagine paying 800€ for a flagship only to be treated like a second class citizen only one year later? Yeah, screw OnePlus never buying anything by these crooks ever again.
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Imagine buying phones from other manufacturers. They get it even later than OnePlus.

Love super spam threads... "What if?...." come on guys, all the relevant 11 rollout info is online. End of the year for us.

shubham412302 said:
Imagine buying phones from other manufacturers. They get it even later than OnePlus.
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Like Pixel owners lol

GeeAyeZee said:
Like Pixel owners lol
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All pixel devices get Android 11 update same day Google release it start from pixel 2 release in 2017 & have a good software record compare to OnePlus.

Stop!
Get some help!
No-one here can tell you when, judging by previous releases, probably November but they only released BETA 1 for the OnePlus 8 family today, so it might even be next year.

dipleg said:
Now that Android 11 has been released today (9/8) for the Pixel series, what kind of timeline can we expect to see for OOS11 implementation from OnePlus for the OnePlus 7 Pro? Apparently the 8 series will get android R first but we are right behind them so I have fingers crossed for a swift release
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I am going to hazard a guess and say probably the end of the year or beginning of next. I've been rocking stable oos for the last 8 months myself and haven't even test driven 11. It's kinda hard to believe that I'm the same person who used to crack-flash anything remotely interesting and even when i loved a Rom i couldn't stay on it for more than two weeks because I felt like i was missing something. This phone has been so glitch free me on 10 that i didn't realize 11 was here.
What's the deal with Android R, is it any good?

kftX said:
Can you imagine paying 800€ for a flagship only to be treated like a second class citizen only one year later? Yeah, screw OnePlus never buying anything by these crooks ever again.
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Yeah, Veruca, because I can't imagine any other flagship manufacturer ever doing anything like that.

alimuhammadx said:
All pixel devices get Android 11 update same day Google release it start from pixel 2 release in 2017 & have a good software record compare to OnePlus.
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My point exactly. I was being sarcastic.

Just waiting AOSP 11 ROMs... OOS11 sadly are not a nice option. I don't want to transform my OP device in a Samsung looks like device.

Thankfully with unlocked bootloaders, we can install custom ROMs and maintain the stock Android look. OxygenOS 11 looks like a less refined One UI skin and a disappointment for those who bought a OnePlus device for a near stock experience. Still I know a stock rom will help with kernels and overall stability.

kftX said:
Can you imagine paying 800€ for a flagship only to be treated like a second class citizen only one year later? Yeah, screw OnePlus never buying anything by these crooks ever again.
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Cool, get a Samsung phone and wait a year for updates....and that's not an exaggeration.

djsubterrain said:
Cool, get a Samsung phone and wait a year for updates....and that's not an exaggeration.
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Or an LG and wait twice that long!

jcsww said:
Or an LG and wait twice that long!
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Or a Huawei, and get them...never
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kftX said:
Can you imagine paying 800€ for a flagship only to be treated like a second class citizen only one year later? Yeah, screw OnePlus never buying anything by these crooks ever again.
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Apple can update 6 year old device with latest os right after the launch event anywhere in the world.

is it good to buy mate 30 pro in 2021

Dear Team,
I how you guys are doing amazing , i was about to buy new mate 30 pro for a very good deal but thought should i ask is it safe to buy mate 30 pro this year considering mate 30 is 2 years old mobile also Please confirm how many years Huawei software and security support is available ? is it 3 years or 2 years ?
Looking forward for your support on this cheers !

Hi guys. Looking for kind support on this please .

I have it, I use for camera. I have gone away from relying on google apps, found alternative. Only thing I hate is lack of updates and customization since I came from owning a S9+ for couple of years.
Battery is very good, I recommend. 7.5 outta 10, if there was more internal UI customization and quicker updates I would go for 9 outta 10.

Also. The price was very good, saved like $500 compared to new Samsung fan edition.

LPools said:
I have it, I use for camera. I have gone away from relying on google apps, found alternative. Only thing I hate is lack of updates and customization since I came from owning a S9+ for couple of years.
Battery is very good, I recommend. 7.5 outta 10, if there was more internal UI customization and quicker updates I would go for 9 outta 10.
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Thanks for your reply ,but do you have any information how many year software and security updates are promised by huawei

Waxas said:
Thanks for your reply ,but do you have any information how many year software and security updates are promised by huawei
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Can't help you on that, I'm not too fuzzed about updates. I just hope the new US gov allows GMS on the phone or if I'm able to update to harmony OS.

Waxas said:
Dear Team,
I how you guys are doing amazing , i was about to buy new mate 30 pro for a very good deal but thought should i ask is it safe to buy mate 30 pro this year considering mate 30 is 2 years old mobile also Please confirm how many years Huawei software and security support is available ? is it 3 years or 2 years ?
Looking forward for your support on this cheers !
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The Mate 30pro was released end of September 2019, that makes the oldest Mate 30 pro's 18 months, about 1.5 year old. My wife still receives security updates on her mate 20 pro so I believe they provide 3 years of security updates.

cfds said:
The Mate 30pro was released end of September 2019, that makes the oldest Mate 30 pro's 18 months, about 1.5 year old. My wife still receives security updates on her mate 20 pro so I believe they provide 3 years of security updates.
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Amazing , one more stupid question if we compare redmi k40 with mate 30 pro and oneplus 8T what will be your choice ?

MY 2 cents here.. I wanted to get the Mate 30 pro so bad recently as a secondary phone, but the lack of google services, the difficiculty for sideloading some apps, reminded me of my times with the Blackberry Z10. I would choose something "more compatible" so to say, and wait until they announce google services can be in place again.

I just bought one. The price was the main reason. 400 euros for a absolutely new one with 2 years warranty . My main phone is Z fold 2 but here on first view the screen is crystal clear. Just beautiful. And I have used half a year an P40 pro without GMS. So this is not so bad for me. And the camera is also so so much more better. I thinking now to sell the Samsung one.