Updates - Windows v Android
Updates - Windows v Android
It struck me today how the Android updates just 'happen' and do not seem to produce all the angst that the Windows ones do.
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Re: Updates - Windows v Android
Mostly true in my experience. However, I had a Google Nexus which was fine running Android 4.4, but became unusable after updating to v 5. I rooted it and returned it to v4.4 but it kept on auto updating to v5 so I replaced it with an iPad.
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True, but I only run Android on 2 Samsung smartphones, that have very limited function when compared to my desktop PC.
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Think what your state of mind would be if both mobiles had as much trouble with updates as your PC........................
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Mobiles do a lot of task daily including some serious stuff like running websites. Obviously if you run an AUTOCAD it is a different league.
I had an anomaly on an update on my Xiaomi mobile - it refused (post update) to allow me to install a background picture and fall back to one from the manufacturer. Not serious but annoying
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I was thinking more in the line of driving hardware devices, DVD writers, HDD's, graphics adapters and printers.Rwy in Sight wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:29 pmMobiles do a lot of task daily including some serious stuff like running websites. Obviously if you run an AUTOCAD it is a different league.
I had an anomaly on an update on my Xiaomi mobile - it refused (post update) to allow me to install a background picture and fall back to one from the manufacturer. Not serious but annoying
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My printer can receive a document to print via the WiFi from the mobile but that's about it. So you are right
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Re: Updates - Windows v Android
Agree completely which is why updates are banned on my WIN devices. My phone is a Redmi (Xiaomi) with an occasional screen freeze, but only on Ops Normal!
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You chaps will be amazed at the capacity of an Android phone. MIne does FTP, controls the TV. etc and makes tea and cooks cakes.My printer can receive a document to print via the WiFi from the mobile but that's about it. So you are right