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Android 9 Pie


With the recent release of Android 9 Pie, I was wondering if there was any official news on if the Razer Phone was going to be getting that release.

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IF this is going to happen, it would be nice to see the Razer work with google so we can opt-in for Beta as we wait for the final release on the Razer Phone.
I would assume so, the phone is not even one years old. Regarding the Beta, last time they had a Beta for a few weeks before 8.1 rolled out. But iirc you had to wipe your data, hopefully they will have a better Beta program this time around if they have one.
resul4ee
I would assume so, the phone is not even one years old. Regarding the Beta, last time they had a Beta for a few weeks before 8.1 rolled out. But iirc you had to wipe your data, hopefully they will have a better Beta program this time around if they have one.

Exactly. I am looking forward to android 9.
Android Pie was released today. I hope we get this for our Razer Phone.
I think razer phone user will get android pie but i think that will be the final update for razer phone (i wish it doesn't happen)
So there is a post in another thread (/razer-phone-with-bluetooth-car-audio.30133/page-8) where someone had a reply from support stating that the BT issue with 8.1 MR1 will only be fixed with a roll out of Pie.

It doesn't say when that's going to happen, just hints that it will. That's not so unusual as I find Razer Phone support big on lip service but small on action. However bear in mind that Oreo 8.0 was released August 2017 but Razer didn't release it until April 2018 (8.1 MR0).

In otherwords I'd be surprised if it rolled out this calendar year.

And even more surprised if I'm still using the phone when it does due to their apparent lack of concern over fixing the 8.1 MR1 BT issues (many people have been without a properly functional BT since May).
FritzCT
So there is a post in another thread (/razer-phone-with-bluetooth-car-audio.30133/page-8) where someone had a reply from support stating that the BT issue with 8.1 MR1 will only be fixed with a roll out of Pie.

It doesn't say when that's going to happen, just hints that it will. That's not so unusual as I find Razer Phone support big on lip service but small on action. However bear in mind that Oreo 8.0 was released August 2017 but Razer didn't release it until April 2018 (8.1 MR0).

In otherwords I'd be surprised if it rolled out this calendar year.

And even more surprised if I'm still using the phone when it does due to their apparent lack of concern over fixing the 8.1 MR1 BT issues (many people have been without a properly functional BT since May).

Thanks for your hint 🙂
Let's just hope Razer doesn't follow suit with fragmentation; 6 months is a long time to update.
This would be the reason why I may stay with the Pixel line.
when will we get update
DGMurdockIII
when will we get update

I think we will get this update in 1 or 2 month. Razer need to fix the bluetooth problem and that patch will release in Android Pie. Be Patient 🙂
zirco740_hk
I think we will get this update in 1 or 2 month. Razer need to fix the bluetooth problem and that patch will release in Android Pie. Be Patient :)


No,MR2 is out in the next few days to fix the BT problem....Pie, my best guess is not for a good while yet.
FritzCT
No,MR2 is out in the next few days to fix the BT problem....Pie, my best guess is not for a good while yet.

Oh really? Coz I contacted Razer via email a month ago and they said they will fix bt problem in Pie.

FritzCT
No,MR2 is out in the next few days to fix the BT problem....Pie, my best guess is not for a good while yet.

Will this MR2 include new camera updates or modes? Such a good guess
Copy of the e-mail I received...

Hi Cliff!



This issue will be fixed by the Android 8.1 MR2 update which will be available by the end of August.



Thank you for your patience.



Sincerely,

enric.m

Razer - Tier 1


They had previously advised it would be in Pie in this thread /razer-phone-with-bluetooth-car-audio.30133/page-8 but then corrected themselves to another user and myself.

Given it's the 29th I'm still a little unsure!!
FritzCT
Copy of the e-mail I received...

Hi Cliff!



This issue will be fixed by the Android 8.1 MR2 update which will be available by the end of August.



Thank you for your patience.



Sincerely,

enric.m

Razer - Tier 1


They had previously advised it would be in Pie in this thread /razer-phone-with-bluetooth-car-audio.30133/page-8 but then corrected themselves to another user and myself.

Given it's the 29th I'm still a little unsure!!

Nice!
nice to hear but it's the 31st still no update
I thought we were getting MR2 for 8.1.0 by end of August? I think this is the last day of August.
I'm not sure what the bluetooth issue is. Can anyone elaborate?
I connect to BT speakers without any issues and get good range. When I connect to my Bluetooth Hammerhead I get horrible connection. If I turn my head even slightly it cuts out. I found out that if I simple put a finger on the little controller module I lose connection and just figured it was the headphones having an issue.

Anyway, speaking of connection issues...

Anyone finding they get less connection with this phone compared to others. For example, I live in an area where LTE is strong and weak just walking down the street. My Google Pixel 2 XL stays connected and has a strong connection. In the same areas I'm finding that my Razer Phone disconnects completely.

Thoughts?
Ỳeah no update here either although I'm on 3 so maybe that's why. Anyone using the global images?

BT issue is that on MR1 some users cannot auto connect to devices (mainly car head units). Neither do they get any meta on connected devices (track listings/ dialled numbers/ etc.)

I've not noticed the Razer is any better or worse with 4G but 4G is very hit and miss even on the same devices where I am anyway
AmazingSpanoMan
I'm not sure what the bluetooth issue is. Can anyone elaborate?
I connect to BT speakers without any issues and get good range. When I connect to my Bluetooth Hammerhead I get horrible connection. If I turn my head even slightly it cuts out. I found out that if I simple put a finger on the little controller module I lose connection and just figured it was the headphones having an issue.

Anyway, speaking of connection issues...

Anyone finding they get less connection with this phone compared to others. For example, I live in an area where LTE is strong and weak just walking down the street. My Google Pixel 2 XL stays connected and has a strong connection. In the same areas I'm finding that my Razer Phone disconnects completely.

Thoughts?


The BT issue we all have is not being able to connect to 'smart' devices. Car stereos, fitbits, things that do more than just provide an output for sound.

As far as signal goes, I have zero issues .
Dear Razer Phone Support:

Could you please provide ETA status on the OTA for:

A) 8.1.0 Maintenance Release 2; and
😎 9.0 Pie.

Thank you.
I didn't know a maintenance release was scheduled for 8.1.0, but I will selfishly hope it's been delayed to include a fix for the streaming FLAC bug I reported directly to Razer (after pinning it down with the help of a couple Plex devs).

It's probably just delayed because of testing or something, but I can think wishfully…
ThirdTemple
Dear Razer Phone Support:

Could you please provide ETA status on the OTA for:

A) 8.1.0 Maintenance Release 2; and
😎 9.0 Pie.

Thank you.


I'm not razer but at the moment.

MR2 three days ago

Best guess on Pie Feb 19

but nothing so loud as their silence at the moment
FritzCT
I'm not razer but at the moment.

MR2 three days ago

Best guess on Pie Feb 19

but nothing so loud as their silence at the moment

What do you mean you're not Razer at the moment? You received the MR2 OTA?

"Razer is now focusing its resources into the development of the second-generation Razer Phone and accompanying software releases which will extend its software and services from PC into the mobile market." -Razer

That's nice but, what about software releases for the current device?
ThirdTemple
"Razer is now focusing its resources into the development of the second-generation Razer Phone and accompanying software releases which will extend its software and services from PC into the mobile market." -Razer

That's nice but, what about software releases for the current device?

Razer promised that MR2 will be released in the end of August, but still not yet released
ThirdTemple
What do you mean you're not Razer at the moment? You received the MR2 OTA?


Sorry badly written post. It should read:

I don't work for Razer support but at the moment the answers are:

MR2 was due out before the end of August

Pie likely will not be released until early 2019.