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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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.
When will razer phone 1 update be out
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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)
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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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.
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 
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
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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 Three branded it's not available for you as of yet.
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?
Finally got the update.. was travelling to japan and put a japanese sim in.. got the update within seconds
Userlevel 6
It will get it guys... don't worry
ST11GG
They said it will be late
Thanks. There's a hope at least
hongftu
Do they mean that the update will be released later or will never be released?
They said it will be late
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Vicious12
No update in South Korea(Asia). Is this local issue?
On Oreo update RP1, other regions like Asia, AU was also later, when I’m not wrong it was due carrier.
No update in South Korea(Asia). Is this local issue?
ST11GG
Got an official response from razer that the update is only available in North america and not in Australia or asia Pacific
Do they mean that the update will be released later or will never be released?
BPMOmega
Check your Nova Settings.
1. Open Nova Settings (app in the app drawer; can also be accessed by a two finger swipe up if that gesture is enabled)
2. Go to "Look & feel"
3. Under "Notification bar", there will be an option for "Dark icons"
Actually this Box ist unchecked anderen actually the Icons are dark only on the Lockscreen and not on the homescreen.
Got an official response from razer that the update is only available in North america and not in Australia or asia Pacific
Razer phone 1 info?
Loving the Pie on my RP2, hopefully everyone gets it soon.:wink_:
BabelShallBurn
Am I the only who has dark symbols for click, battery, etc?
Is there a way to fix this? Because I can't use a dark wallpaper...
Check your Nova Settings.
1. Open Nova Settings (app in the app drawer; can also be accessed by a two finger swipe up if that gesture is enabled)
2. Go to "Look & feel"
3. Under "Notification bar", there will be an option for "Dark icons"
XOmegaGold
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.
My Razer Phone 2 updated to Pie last night.
Am I the only who has dark symbols for click, battery, etc?
Is there a way to fix this? Because I can't use a dark wallpaper...
Is there a way to fix this? Because I can't use a dark wallpaper...
hongftu
I haven't received update either in Sweden
Good to know that I'm not the only one
I wrote to razer and this was their reply
Hi Sim,
To assist you further, are you referring to the android Pie update?
If yes, we have rolled out the update. You can now check it on your phone settings.
All the best,
Chester
Razer Tech Support
PS. Razer just reduced their prices for the razer phone 2 by $350 australian
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