With Google I/O just a couple of months away, many in the Android world are getting excited about the next iteration of Android, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, which should make its debut at I/O. The looming question that will undoubtedly be asked again and again once 5.0 is officially announced is, “will my device get updated?”
Well it looks like we may have our first list out of the Samsung camp as SamMobile has been given a list of which devices will be getting 5.0 and which won’t. Those that will be getting 5.0 include the Galaxy S IV, Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II, Note 8.0, and Note 10.1. Not really surprising as all devices were released within the last year and 3.5 of the devices share the same hardware (I count the S III as half as there are two versions).
The devices that won’t make it past 4.2.2 include the Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy S II and the original Galaxy Note. A collection of other devices are in the same boat as well but those devices didn’t make it to our fine land. While many will undoubtedly be disappointed that the S II and Note will not be updated, I say it makes sense and give Samsung props for getting those devices all the way up to 4.2.2 (whenever that actually happens).
SamMobile does note that this is a pre-list which means it is subject to change. I don’t imagine any of the devices would be dropped off of the 5.0 list but perhaps a couple of devices might be added. And if your device doesn’t make it to 5.0 officially, there’s always the developer community to look to for some help!
* End at Android 4.2.2 update.
GT-I9080 – Galaxy Grand
GT-I9082 – Galaxy Grand DUOS
GT-I8160 – Galaxy Ace 2
GT-I8190 – Galaxy S III mini
GT-I8350 – Galaxy Beam
GT-I8730 – Galaxy Express
GT-I9070 – Galaxy S Advance
GT-I9100 – Galaxy S II
GT-I9105 – Galaxy S II Plus
GT-I9260 – Galaxy Premier
GT-N7000 – Galaxy Note
GT-S6310 – Galaxy Young
GT-S6312 – Galaxy Young DUOS
GT-S6810 – Galaxy Fame
GT-S7710 – Galaxy X Cover 2
To get Android 5.0.
GT-I9300 – Galaxy S III
GT-I9305 – Galaxy S III LTE
GT-I9500 – Galaxy S 4
GT-I9505 – Galaxy S 4 LTE
GT-N5100 – Galaxy Note 8.0
GT-N5105 – Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE
GT-N5110 – Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi
GT-N7100 – Galaxy Note II
GT-N7105 – Galaxy Note II LTE
GT-N8000 – Galaxy Note 10.1
GT-N8005 – Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE
GT-N8010 – Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi
Remember this is an pre-list. (Samsung could still change devices!)
Do not ask for other devices, if we know more we will tell you.
* List is not complete yet!