Android 4.4 updates for other Nexus devices, Galaxy Nexus not on the list.

By Praneeth Kancherla  | 1 Nov 2013   | News

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Right after the Nexus 5 launch, Google has posted information on Android 4.4 KitKat update plans for other Nexus devices.

Nexus 5

The new Nexus 5 comes with Android 4.4 pre-installed. Note that you will be prompted to install a small update when you set up your device.

Nexus 4, Nexus 7, & Nexus 10

Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 will be receiving the Android 4.4 update. The latest version will be available in the coming weeks. Once the update is released, it can take up to two weeks for it to reach your device.

Galaxy Nexus

Galaxy Nexus will not be receiving the Android 4.4 update. For more information about Galaxy Nexus, visit the Nexus Help Center.

Here is what Google says about Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.4 (KitKat) update.

Is Google releasing Android 4.4 as a system update for Galaxy Nexus?

No, Galaxy Nexus phones won’t be receiving the update for Android 4.4 (KitKat).

Why isn’t Galaxy Nexus receiving the update to Android 4.4?

Galaxy Nexus, which first launched two years ago, falls outside of the 18-month update window when Google and others traditionally update devices.

It means that Galaxy Nexus has reached its end of life and this is expected as Nexus is longer up for sale through Google  atleast for an year and Texas Instruments, the maker of OMAP processor in Galaxy Nexus is not in smartphone chip business anymore.

Source : Google Support via AndroidCentral

About Praneeth Kancherla

I work as an Oracle Database Administrator & love the most customizable smartphone operating system - Android. At AFN I try to bring you latest on android/smartphone news.