4.4.2 update

[Lona808]

Ah, I understand now.

But whats the reasoning? If you don't have an issue with the way they do the updates, you can surely see where the method you're suggesting is heading.

1-2 weeks to update the nexus 5
then 1-2 weeks to update the nexus 7 (2013)
then 1-2 weeks to update the nexus 10
then 1-2 weeks to update nexus 4
then 1-2 weeks to update the nexus 7

Or they can do them all and get it done in 2 weeks

Additionally, rest easy knowing next year when theres the next nexus you won't be waiting for updates. :thumbup:

I like their design of pushing out updates, but the order they do it isn't flattering. And they wouldn't have to do each device separately either. My point is that the Nexus 5 is brand spanking new and year older devices are beating us to the punch for updates. My idea would look more like this.

1-2 weeks update Nexus 5
1-2 weeks update everything else.

Ya dig?
I wouldn't mind stepping down to next year's flagship for updates so that they get them first cause I know others feel the same as I do. But I'll probably be purchasing the Nexus 6, or whatever they call it to avoid the issue of a Nexus 7 phone and tablet.

 

[Lona808]

Its kitkat thats hammering us. Tighter integration with googles core location services.

I'd be willing to bet we'd have better battery life if we were back on 4.2 as well.

I agree with this too. I've turned most of them off and disabled what I could to help. The only thing I like is the hotword detection.

 

[Lona808]

But also back on subject, the update is great. I was getting used to the camera and HDR+ before, and bow its way better. Plus I can actually use the normal shooting mode now cause there's not really much shutter or focus lag anymore. I haven't been experiencing any other issues others have with my toy so yippee its fixed.

 

[badutahboy]

I like their design of pushing out updates, but the order they do it isn't flattering. And they wouldn't have to do each device separately either. My point is that the Nexus 5 is brand spanking new and year older devices are beating us to the punch for updates. My idea would look more like this.

1-2 weeks update Nexus 5
1-2 weeks update everything else.

Ya dig?
I wouldn't mind stepping down to next year's flagship for updates so that they get them first cause I know others feel the same as I do. But I'll probably be purchasing the Nexus 6, or whatever they call it to avoid the issue of a Nexus 7 phone and tablet.

Nobody is beating the N5 to the punch. I got my OTA the 2nd day after 4.2 was announced. Your position in the lottery just hasn't come up.

 

[Member282753]

I'm not saying Apple is the Gold Standard. However they are the Kings of rolling out fairly good updates for the most part in a timely fashion...Day one is when everyone gets it. However I'm not looking to use an Apple vs Google thing here...I'm on the Android side of things when I'm on these forums.

Google should really start using Dates a week or two in advance ...Like Dec 20th come get your Kit Kat...etc...

They have enough people and developers in house to test out new OS platform updates in beta form before releasing to the public...

Buts in all honesty ...it is what it is...

If the update is that important then just download it and sideload it to your device. It takes all of about 2 minutes to accomplish and could be done in less time than it took to write these posts.

 

[ajdroidx]

Finally just got the prompt like 2 minutes ago. Updating now

 

[ajdroidx]

Finally just got the prompt like 2 minutes ago. Updating now

BTW, I was one of the first to get my hands on the device, so that tells you how long it takes for updates sometimes

Uh, thought I edited my post, did not mean to quote my self. I blame the excitement of the update for the confusion

Edit again. Transparent nav and status bars

 

[Rxpert83]

Its completely random by device ID.

 

[SAL8116]

Got mine on the N5 and Nexus 10.1 tonight.

 

[Rxpert83]

I agree with this too. I've turned most of them off and disabled what I could to help. The only thing I like is the hotword detection.

I've switched launchers and uninstalled Google search and maps.

Then I redownload them from the play store and greenify them :thumbup:

(Could also switch to user app using titanmium)

This requires root of course

 

[Rxpert83]

But also back on subject, the update is great. I was getting used to the camera and HDR+ before, and bow its way better. Plus I can actually use the normal shooting mode now cause there's not really much shutter or focus lag anymore. I haven't been experiencing any other issues others have with my toy so yippee its fixed.

I really like the fact that it notifies you on HDR that the camera is still shooting.

There would be times on 4.4 where I thought I was taking a quick snap and would end up with a blurry pic because HDR was on and I'd moved the camera

 

[badutahboy]

I've switched launchers and uninstalled Google search and maps.

Then I redownload them from the play store and greenify them :thumbup:

(Could also switch to user app using titanmium)

This requires root of course

Greenify?

 

[Rxpert83]

Greenify?

Its an app that prevents other apps from running in the background or waking up your device unless you as the user open the app to use it.

Its like disabling the app, but better because its still usable when you want it.:thumbup:

 

[akmsr]

almost everyone is getting the OTA update. i don't think i'll ever see the notification update available.

 

[new optimus]

Its an app that prevents other apps from running in the background or waking up your device unless you as the user open the app to use it.

Its like disabling the app, but better because its still usable when you want it.:thumbup:

I have used greenify for a while, however I read that its not ART runtime compatible so I left it out with kit kat. I love the speed on ART.

 

[malcster]

My wife's nexus 4 got it last night 10 minutes later my 5 received it

Just wondering is it the same setup as galaxy nexus with different versions ie yakju takju etc
or are they all the same

 

[chukka63]

Now that most people have received the update,what shall we moan about now,lol

 

[BynoUK]

Now that most people have received the update,what shall we moan about now,lol

I'm sure something will come along soon enough

 

[Rxpert83]

I have used greenify for a while, however I read that its not ART runtime compatible so I left it out with kit kat. I love the speed on ART.

Its compatible with the newest release from the play store

 

[jhawkkw]

I found out the MX Player isn't ART compatible last night . That was a real bummer.

 

[govegan]

Me too! I also realized how much worse the stock video app is than MX Player. Oh well, I'm sure it'll be updated soon enough.

Edit: Oops, I found out last night that it's not compatible with 4.4.2 yet, not that it isn't ART compatible.

 

[jhawkkw]

Me too! I also realized how much worse the stock video app is than MX Player. Oh well, I'm sure it'll be updated soon enough.

Edit: Oops, I found out last night that it's not compatible with 4.4.2 yet, not that it isn't ART compatible.

I was on 4.4.1 CM11 nightly with ART, so it's not just 4.4.2

 

[vanack]

Got my 4.4.2 update yesterday afternoon-Lincoln Nebraska. Haven't explored it much yet.

 

[govegan]

I was on 4.4.1 CM11 nightly with ART, so it's not just 4.4.2

Sorry, I had just missed the ART part of your post initially. I'm using the Dalvik runtime and MX Player still doesn't work with 4.4.2. Ever since I got the update (yesterday) I just get a message saying it's not compatible when I try to run MX Player.

 

[new optimus]

Its compatible with the newest release from the play store

oh you do not know how glad I am to see that.