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Android Updates?
- Thread starter Cfs123
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Well the latest update from 4.0 to 4.1.2 from t-mobile was 756MB size wise. It really depends on the manufacturer and carrier you use I think, Those guys almost always include their own software and enhancements to the Google Pure OS updates that the devices purchased directly from Google don't get.
Wow. I guess I need to get a phone with sufficient space then. Ay idea how much space was Android and how much was Tmobile?
Thanks.
We can't say with any certainty how much space it will take. It's also looking highly unlikely that the next Android update will be KLP (rumour has it that the next iteration will be 4.3).
The size will also vary greatly from device to device, dependant on what manufacturer /carrier software.
If you take custom ROM's as an example. A stock based custom ROM for my HTC One X, was roughly 500MB-600MB. An AOSP ROM for the same phone was 160MB, with an additional GAPPs download of circa 90MB.
With my previous handset, the Desire HD, a sense ROM was circa 400MB, whilst an AOSP ROM was 80 with an additional GAPPS download of about 40MB.
We can't say for definite how big the next version is going to be, but just presume it will be bigger than the previous version.
In reality, there's no point in worrying about it because manufacturers will generally make it fit for their device (if the device is capable), or if you're going the custom ROM route, devs will strip out what's not needed to make it smaller anyway.
The size will also vary greatly from device to device, dependant on what manufacturer /carrier software.
If you take custom ROM's as an example. A stock based custom ROM for my HTC One X, was roughly 500MB-600MB. An AOSP ROM for the same phone was 160MB, with an additional GAPPs download of circa 90MB.
With my previous handset, the Desire HD, a sense ROM was circa 400MB, whilst an AOSP ROM was 80 with an additional GAPPS download of about 40MB.
We can't say for definite how big the next version is going to be, but just presume it will be bigger than the previous version.
In reality, there's no point in worrying about it because manufacturers will generally make it fit for their device (if the device is capable), or if you're going the custom ROM route, devs will strip out what's not needed to make it smaller anyway.
LiveWallpapers
Member
Usually anywhere between 80MB to 800MB+ depending if it's a stock ROM or AOSP ROM.
With apps this space requirement can increase by a little bit (few MBs) but not too much.
With apps this space requirement can increase by a little bit (few MBs) but not too much.
LiveWallpapers
Member
Don't worry too much. You will get knowledgeable about this stuff real fast. Sometimes operating systems on the same phone can also vary by a lot of megabytes because added/removed applications in the ROMs.
It's mainly about selecting the right operating system which will leave you with enough free space on your device and also provide you with all the necessities (apps that install with the ROM). You can also decide which apps you want installed and which ones you want to skip out on by adjusting the bundle of apps on a ROM.
Mostly Harmless
Android Expert
I highly doubt any modern smartphone won't have space for a system update. Also, I am sure the manufacture/carrier wouldn't release software if it didn't think your phone was up to the task to handle it. I don't know what else you are planning to keep on your device but unless you are sticking 15 GB's of music on a 16Gb phone you won't have a problem. Plus most phones allow for a micro SD card which expands your usable space.
In other words, don't worry about it.