If you own a Nokia smartphone and are looking for the answer to the “When Android 10” question, then here are some answers. Nokia Mobile has shared an updated roadmap with an ETA for its Android 10 updates. So far, Nokia has updated 7 smartphones to Android 10. But there are several which are pending. Let’s take a look at when you can expect Android 10 for your Nokia smartphone.
What’s new? Nokia Mobile has shared an updated roadmap. The outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has impacted the original schedule of updates.
When will my Nokia smartphone get the Android 10 update?
Do have a look at the official roadmap (header photo). Given the complexity of developing, testing and deploying software, Nokia has only provided a general idea. They did not disclose any specific dates. Let’s take a closer look at each device one by one:
Nokia 2.2 Android 10 schedule – Q1 2020 (✅ completed). Your Nokia will get Android 10 before 31st March. Update (17 March): Nokia 2.2 is now receiving the Android 10 update
Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2 Android 10 schedule – Late Q1 to Early Q2 2020 (✅ completed). Nokia has placed these phones on the change of quarter. So, you can expect the Android 10 update in the last week of March or in the first week of April (+/- a few days). Update (31 March): Nokia 7.2 is getting Android 10. Nokia 6.2 has also started receiving it.
To have an idea, Nokia Mobile placed the Nokia 7 Plus group in the mid of 2 quarters, and that set received the Android 10 update in the first week of January.
Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 3.1 Plus: Early Q2 2020 (✅ completed). Nokia Mobile will update these phones alongside Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2. You can expect the update before 10th April. Update: Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 & Nokia 3.1 Plus have been updated.
Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 1 Plus: Late April 2020 (✅ completed). Based on the chart, Android 10 for these Nokia models should be available near the end of April 2020. Update: Nokia 1 Plus has been updated. Nokia 5.1 Plus has also received the update.
Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 1: May – June 2020 (⌛ – Pending). The Android 10 update for this set should get available towards the end of May and the start of June.
List of Nokia phones already updated to Android 10
(as of 13th May 2020): Nokia Mobile has updated 16 Android One smartphones to Android 10. Here’s the full list:
- Nokia 8.1
- Nokia 9 PureView
- Nokia 7 Plus
- Nokia 7.1
- Nokia 6.1 Plus
- Nokia 6.1
- Nokia 2.2
- Nokia 7.2
- Nokia 4.2
- Nokia 3.2
- Nokia 8 Sirocco
- Nokia 2.3
- Nokia 6.2
- Nokia 1 Plus
- Nokia 3.1 Plus
- Nokia 5.1 Plus.
Do note that it may take time for updates to become available in all regions. The responsible parties could be your carrier or certifications/approvals necessary for your region.
