FAQ - Android 12 update: Approved markets and Waves

dipankar paul

You mention “Waves” - What does this mean?

“Waves” is the term we use to denote when each OTA (over-the-air) is first enabled. We typically have 2 Waves, which are usually a couple of weeks apart (although this isn’t a hard and fast rule).

On occasion, we may receive approvals between Wave 1 and Wave 2, and then we’ll release them to you asap.

What’s the difference between Wave 1 and Wave 2?

There’s no change in the delivery method or rollout timelines. It’s just about where the builds can, or cannot, be received. In short:

Wave 1 list shows markets where approval has been given; Wave 2 are markets where approval has not yet been given.

What happens when each Wave is enabled?

Within each Wave, the OTA (over-the-air) rollout is ongoing but is staggered over several days (normally 5 days) to ensure a smooth consumer experience.

So although your market may be shown in the respective Wave, it doesn’t always hold true that you’ll get it at the same time as someone else in the same country or market - it may take up to 5 days to reach everyone.

Why is my region or operator missing from the approved Wave list?

We can only release the software to your market once each region/network operator has approved the build, and the time taken for these approvals can vary considerably between regions and network operators.

My region/country/network operator is shown in the approved list, but I’ve still not received the build after more than 5 days of release. Why is this?

You may already have the build in the background awaiting your action (try pulling down the Notifications from the top?). Please go into Settings and check for updates. If it’s there, all you need to do is to reboot your device to complete the installation.

In all cases, we highly recommend you connect to Wi-Fi to download the Android 12 upgrade - builds can be large and if you use cellular, you may be charged by your network provider.

My operator is listed as not yet able to receive the upgrade - why is this?

There may be a number of reasons, for example, a specific requirement has not yet been received or integrated. I’m afraid we cannot share specific details on this

In the list of markets that have not yet received the upgrade, when will they receive it?

We cannot share specific details as timelines are different per market. We recommend you regularly check your device for the update or keep an eye on your local Nokia phones communications.

But rest assured, we’re all working at full speed to get you up to Android 12 asap!

shamirul amer

Update new Android 12

CAVBR

But after all, where is the official list of Nokia phones that will receive Android 12?

Okay, we know that the T20, XR20, X20, X10, G50, G30, G21, G11, 5.4, 3.4, 2.4, 1.4, 8.3, 5.3 and 1.3 will get it, but what about the X100, G400, G300, G100, G20, G10, C200, C100, C30, C20 Plus, C20 and C10?

Since Nokia won't have a roadmap (like Samsung does), at least Nokia should have a list (like Motorola does).

Dr1

I got the xr20 in August 21 as the promised updates were so plentyful and long term visioned. I gave my previous phone, MotoOneVision to my gf and she was not bothered that it would not get Android 11 and no security updates. But... the Moto did get 11 in January 22 and is also security updated now to february 22... When does the XR20 get all updates????

I like to get what is promised.. so at least inform your customers what they can expect. After all we have already paid for the services and products that we are requesting.

Hilal Ali

Y there's such a delay in updates. 3.4 still running on Android 10, even though it's a android one device. Still on July 2021 patch. As customers we don't expect to hear reasons all the time, what we believe in results. Even smaller manufacturers has released android 12 at the moment.

Agregat Rezervniy

feature request for rollback to 11 update to 12 is far away from smooth , motorola for example still get security updates for 10 and it stable and predictable, maybe google bloated 12 or just dismiss optimization but after update device drawing battery like hiend gaming smartphone

cosmicfoxx

UAE market still not approved!!!

cosmicfoxx

UAE market still not approved!!!

banyflorneri

Los equipos e stan quedando inservibles con android 12

King George

Ghana we are still waiting so please do it fast

Kieron Oddie

I have actually fully installed Android 12b in my Nokia be 1.4 which is well and truly a cheap Nokia with no promises of it getting Android 12 like they did when ii bought my g21 IV heard from a solicitor that I can sure then for breach of contract, I'm in somewhat if a quandary as to what to do about it