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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ventureAeropark469
I have auto updates set on my phone and still haven't received the OTA update for Pie. Has anyone in the UK received this update?
If your device is unlocked but you're using a carrier that sells the razer phone 2, try putting in a sim from another carrier.. i did that and the update popped up in a few seconds
Three Sweden has confirmed that if the phone is sold by three, it hasn't received the update yet regardless of unlock or lock phone and carrier SIM card. Have to wait 
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hongftu
Three Sweden has confirmed that if the phone is sold by three, it hasn't received the update yet regardless of unlock or lock phone and carrier SIM card. Have to wait :slightly_sad:
Yep due to the ROM being three branded.
I will say this: getting unlocked phones is (usually) the best option. In most cases, they get the fastest support from the manufacturer, since they don't have to go through any carrier approval process, or are forced to include any carrier bloatware (I don't know if the ATT&T or Three branded versions of the RP2 include bloat, but my history has shown this is likely).
To give you an idea of my history with Android, the phones I've owned were Motorola Droid 2 (Verizon), Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon), Moto X (unlocked), Moto X 3rd gen (unlocked), LG G6 (T-Mobile), and now the Razer Phone 2 (unlocked).
The three unlocked phones I owned either received updates faster than their carrier-branded variants, or received support longer (Motorola is somehat infamous for having dropped update support entirely for some carrier-branded phones). The Verizon- and T-Mobile-branded phones had extra software included that couldn't be uninstalled (well, not without root, that is).
The only real downside to buying an unlocked phone is the cost. Carriers will often allow you to pay off the phone over several months, whereas financing might not always be an option with unlocked devices. Not to mention, carriers are quick to put Android phones on sale (for example, that LG G6 was on a buy1get1free deal with a family member).
But, as long as the unlocked model fully supports your carrier's bands (in my case, yes, the RP2 supports all of T-Mobile's bands, which was the biggest deciding factor for getting it over Asus's ROG Phone)? I say go unlocked. You know, as long as you can afford the cost.
To give you an idea of my history with Android, the phones I've owned were Motorola Droid 2 (Verizon), Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon), Moto X (unlocked), Moto X 3rd gen (unlocked), LG G6 (T-Mobile), and now the Razer Phone 2 (unlocked).
The three unlocked phones I owned either received updates faster than their carrier-branded variants, or received support longer (Motorola is somehat infamous for having dropped update support entirely for some carrier-branded phones). The Verizon- and T-Mobile-branded phones had extra software included that couldn't be uninstalled (well, not without root, that is).
The only real downside to buying an unlocked phone is the cost. Carriers will often allow you to pay off the phone over several months, whereas financing might not always be an option with unlocked devices. Not to mention, carriers are quick to put Android phones on sale (for example, that LG G6 was on a buy1get1free deal with a family member).
But, as long as the unlocked model fully supports your carrier's bands (in my case, yes, the RP2 supports all of T-Mobile's bands, which was the biggest deciding factor for getting it over Asus's ROG Phone)? I say go unlocked. You know, as long as you can afford the cost.
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BPMOmega
I will say this: getting unlocked phones is (usually) the best option. In most cases, they get the fastest support from the manufacturer, since they don't have to go through any carrier approval process, or are forced to include any carrier bloatware (I don't know if the ATT&T or Three branded versions of the RP2 include bloat, but my history has shown this is likely).
To give you an idea of my history with Android, the phones I've owned were Motorola Droid 2 (Verizon), Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon), Moto X (unlocked), Moto X 3rd gen (unlocked), LG G6 (T-Mobile), and now the Razer Phone 2 (unlocked).
The three unlocked phones I owned either received updates faster than their carrier-branded variants, or received support longer (Motorola is somehat infamous for having dropped update support entirely for some carrier-branded phones). The Verizon- and T-Mobile-branded phones had extra software included that couldn't be uninstalled (well, not without root, that is).
The only real downside to buying an unlocked phone is the cost. Carriers will often allow you to pay off the phone over several months, whereas financing might not always be an option with unlocked devices. Not to mention, carriers are quick to put Android phones on sale (for example, that LG G6 was on a buy1get1free deal with a family member).
But, as long as the unlocked model fully supports your carrier's bands (in my case, yes, the RP2 supports all of T-Mobile's bands, which was the biggest deciding factor for getting it over Asus's ROG Phone)? I say go unlocked. You know, as long as you can afford the cost.
Well said! Unlocked is always the way to go (except for Samsung)
When will razer phone 1 update be out
DGMurdockIII
When will razer phone 1 update be out
When will the Razer Phone 1 receive Android 9.0 Pie?
The Razer Phone 1 is currently under evaluation for Android 9.0 Pie.
From: https://support.razer.com/mobile/razer-phone-2
In other words, Razer is still looking into it, but have no confirmation, one way or the other, if the Razer Phone 1 will receive 9.0.
I would say it's more than capable of doing so... but it's going to depend on how dedicated Razer is to supporting their devices.
Ok kool
Speaking of updates,
Is the build number for my unlocked device RZ35-0259 is the correct one? Build number is O-MR0-RC009.2-RZR-181013.1136. The device is running Android 8.1.0 on October 5, 2018 security patch. Kernel version is 4.9.65-perf+ (gcc version 4.9.x 20150123 (prerelease) (GCC)).
I am expecting the Android 9 update to be pushed to my device, however I have yet to receive it.
Eek, I got a reply from Support . Totally crossing my fingers for the Pie update to be pushed through my device.
Is the build number for my unlocked device RZ35-0259 is the correct one? Build number is O-MR0-RC009.2-RZR-181013.1136. The device is running Android 8.1.0 on October 5, 2018 security patch. Kernel version is 4.9.65-perf+ (gcc version 4.9.x 20150123 (prerelease) (GCC)).
I am expecting the Android 9 update to be pushed to my device, however I have yet to receive it.
Eek, I got a reply from Support . Totally crossing my fingers for the Pie update to be pushed through my device.
Hello i am from germany ( my english is not so good ) i have a Razer Phone 2. With Android Pie.
But now i have No Flashlight.
Can anybody Help me?
The Logo in my quick settings is Not white rather in green.
Greetings
Sven
But now i have No Flashlight.
Can anybody Help me?
The Logo in my quick settings is Not white rather in green.
Greetings
Sven
I want it for razer phone 1
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Chav3z
Hello i am from germany ( my english is not so good ) i have a Razer Phone 2. With Android Pie.
But now i have No Flashlight.
Can anybody Help me?
The Logo in my quick settings is Not white rather in green.
Greetings
Sven
Hi
When you take a picture with flash enabled does the flash work?
Yes Then works.
I have an reset make. Now It works.
I have an reset make. Now It works.
So have we heard of any news regarding the Razer Phone getting Pie?
I'd like to draw attention to a forum subject which was previously sacked by Razer employees,
It was titled "Is Razer Lazy?"
It was titled "Is Razer Lazy?"
ThirdTemple
So have we heard of any news regarding the Razer Phone getting Pie?
No. I guess not for some time. They are in deep shit :frown_:
RepubliCommando
I'd like to draw attention to a forum subject which was previously sacked by Razer employees,
It was titled "Is Razer Lazy?"
Most probably their pride can't accept that statement:big_grin_:
Just wanted to let everyone know that I checked for an update on my Razer Phone 1 and no juice.
ThirdTemple
Just wanted to let everyone know that I checked for an update on my Razer Phone 1 and no juice.
I'm using a RP2, and no Pie update for me at the moment,
And I've been mashing that update button each night till now. XD
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FayeChan350259
I'm using a RP2, and no Pie update for me at the moment,
And I've been mashing that update button each night till now. XD
It looks like you're using the phone on Singtel? If so yeah the update isnt available for you yet. However you can sideload it using the OTA link and using adb if you wish.
Rox598
It looks like you're using the phone on Singtel? If so yeah the update isnt available for you yet. However you can sideload it using the OTA link and using adb if you wish.
I got my device last year in Nov 18 via a parallel importer. Immediately after I started the device, the update came in at 650MB.
Can you confirm if its a Singtel unit?
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FayeChan350259
I got my device last year in Nov 18 via a parallel importer. Immediately after I started the device, the update came in at 650MB.
Can you confirm if its a Singtel unit?
That build number indicates that it more than likely is a singtel model yes. You can flash the OTA file (doesnt void warranty) to go to the proper unlocked builds if you wish LINK
Rox598
That build number indicates that it more than likely is a singtel model yes. You can flash the OTA file (doesnt void warranty) to go to the proper unlocked builds if you wish LINK
Thanks for your quick reply. Much appreciated. But considering that its a Singtel model, I'll give it a wait for the Pie update to be push out.
Rox598
That build number indicates that it more than likely is a singtel model yes. You can flash the OTA file (doesnt void warranty) to go to the proper unlocked builds if you wish LINK
How do you know it's Singtel model by looking at build number. How does THREE build number look like?
Rox598
That build number indicates that it more than likely is a singtel model yes. You can flash the OTA file (doesnt void warranty) to go to the proper unlocked builds if you wish LINK
You know what, I took a leap of faith and got the OTA image, side loaded it via Recovery mode...
all the while praying that it will go smoothly...
And it sure did went smoothly.
My unit is now updated to Pie. #rejoice
Thank you for reaching out with your help.
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