This Nokia phone violates Google’s rules

Bitter news from HMD Global: The manufacturer behind the current Nokia smartphones will not be able to deliver the promised Android update. This is because of the “affected user experience”. However, the owners of the affected Android smartphone will receive a small compensation.

In fact, the thing is clear: smartphones Android One Get at least two Android updates. These are the clear rules that Google has provided for the special Android version. With the Nokia 9 PureView, the manufacturer violates the HMD Global Rule.

Nokia 9 PureView does not receive the update for Android 11

It was launched in 2019 with Android 9 and will be updated to Android 10 next year There will be no update for Android 11 (They are: HMT Global)

The reason for the absence is given “Incompatibility between camera and software”That would have led to a “victimized user experience”. HMD Global did not reveal exactly what that meant.

In doing so, HMD Global is actually violating the rules set by Google on Android One.. The guidelines clearly state: “Android One smartphones will be upgraded to the current version of the operating system for at least two years.” Nokia 9 PureView will continue to receive security updates.

In practice, the Nokia 9 PureView made a promising first appearance:

50% discount on new Nokia smartphones

To alleviate the understandable annoyance that many owners of the Nokia 9 PureView now feel, HMD Global has come up with a small compensation: When A 50 percent discount is said to be on purchases of the Nokia XR20 or any other X-Series device. Depending on regional availability. For this purpose, HMD Global has published a special page used for registration (To HMD Global)

This is commendable, but it is doubtful whether the lacquered owners of the Nokia 9 Pureview will use the Nokia smartphone again in the future.