Google is rolling out next iteration of Android to Nexus devices. Version number is 4.2.2 and it’s a very minor iteration. Still the code name is Jelly bean. However its kind of unusual they started with Galaxy Nexus, then to Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and finally to Nexus 4.
If you didn’t get the OTA yet, you can manually update it using a custom recovery. Google has published all the factory images here.
What are The New Features?
In the first look you won’t be able to identify any differences. It’s smooth as usual thanks to project butter and overall look and feel is exactly the same.
But if you try downloading an app you will notice that in the notification area it’s showing time remaining under the progress bar.
In quick access panel there is nothing visually different, but functionally. Now you can tap and hold Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches to enable and disable them without going in to settings menu. Airplane mode still works with a single tap. These sort of inconsistencies are not good for smooth user experience.
Other than these there are new sound notification for wireless changing and low battery.
Android 4.2.2 is less about features and more about security. There are several deep core level security improvements including secure USB debugging. You can read more about that here in official Android developers’ blog.
Most probably this is the last incremental update for Android 4.2. By around next May or June we will be able to experience the next major version of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.
- Mobile Device: Samsung Galaxy Nexus
- Mobile OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
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