Google launched Android One program with much fanfare. Its not been as successful as Google hoped. Google made quite a few promises for Android One devices – one of them being that Android One devices will get the latest Android updates. Google have kept their word and have started rolling Android 7.0 Nougat for a few Android One devices.
Google’s Android One program was meant for the developing countries. Google tried to provide pure Android experience at a very low cost via this Android One Program. It was not a huge success because companies like Xiaomi were offering better products at the same price. Now Google are trying to revive it with Android One 2.0.
Google is living by its promise of providing latest updates to Android One devices. Few phones in India like Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V and Spice Dream Uno have started receiving the OTA for Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Android One program was launched for the emerging countries and it has been quite successful in the subcontinent. The promise of the latest Android update to the device at a very low price is an attractive option. Google has kept its promise and the Android 5.1.1 update is available for few of Android One devices.
Earlier we saw the news that Android 5.1 will be coming to Android One devices. Now another report suggests that the Android One devices will get the Android 5.1 update even before the Nexus devices.
Google’s Android One Program is proving to be a hit in India. All the Android One devices come with stock Google ROMs so it makes it easier for the developers to create custom ROMs. And XDA developer varun.chitre15 has taken no time in making the CM 11 custom ROM available for the Android One devices. The ROM is still in Alpha stages but many functionality work properly although it might have some bugs. Detailed guide of flashing CM 11 custom ROM on Android One devices is provided below.
Android One devices were launched last month and the development for them have already begun. Previously we saw how to install CWM custom recovery on Android One devices. In this tutorial we will see how to root them. Rooting will give full fledged access of the device to the user. You can install apps that require root access, install various mods on your device, install custom ROMs and much more. Follow the guide given below to root Android One device.
Google announced the Android One program which concentrated on making low end devices for emerging markets. Last month, the Android One devices were launched and were well received in India. XDA Developers have started the development for these devices and as a result, custom CWM recovery is available for the Android One devices – Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V and Spice Dream Uno. Follow the guide to install it on your phone.
Many things were announced at the Google I/O last month. One of the things which were a part of it was the Android One program which was aimed at providing affordable devices for the emerging markets. The phones that will be launched as a part of the Android One will cost around $100. Continue reading