[TJWINS]

Guys I'm new to Android coming from Windows Phone so simple questions might sound silly so I apologize in advance. I have an LG G3 and eagerly awaiting Lollipop. We know that Lollipop was announced last week and I read reports of developer previews but does this mean the OS is complete and released to manufacturers? Or is it still in some beta stage? I know OEMs release updates months after the official release and I'm just trying to figure out when that clock starts. Thanks in advance for your replies....

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[TheDroidKid]

It is on its final "Beta" stage. According to Google it will be released to Nexus devices starting in November. Unfortunately you will have to wait a bit for the LG G3 to get it as LG first has to approve it. However if you are comfortable i'm sure you could root your phone and load a custom ROM onto it. Check out XDA

[kirot]

Kind of. OEMs should already have access to non-final/preview code/builds- engadget.com/2014/10/02/samsung-android-l-leak/

Don't expect an update until some time after they release the final code on November. Even the final preview builds for developers on the Nexus 7 and 5 are incomplete.

[rkirmeier]

Might as well sit back and forget about it for a while as all OEMs generally take at least 2-3 months to release their skinned version of a major update. I would guess it will be 4-6mths for LG to prep L for the G3. Probably be some other AOSP/CM12 options before the official release from LG...

[someguy01234]

Usually, Google release the OS along with their new Nexus. However, it take longer for third party manufacturer to incorporate it to their own phones, especially if you are using a carrier branded phone. Some manufacturers are faster than other. If you have an LG, just sit back and wait, because it'll take them a while.

[smooth3006]

obviously its not ready yet. if it were it would be released.

[smooth3006]

Usually, Google release the OS along with their new Nexus. However, it take longer for third party manufacturer to incorporate it to their own phones, especially if you are using a carrier branded phone. Some manufacturers are faster than other. If you have an LG, just sit back and wait, because it'll take them a while.

that's because the nexus line is basically test dummies for new software.

[Pollster]

Might as well sit back and forget about it for a while as all OEMs generally take at least 2-3 months to release their skinned version of a major update. I would guess it will be 4-6mths for LG to prep L for the G3. Probably be some other AOSP/CM12 options before the official release from LG...

Not all. Motorola had multiple 4.4 versions available before all Nexus devices were even updated.