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It is possible that this is an issue faced by phones that don't have the new google dialer where the favorites tab is divided into 2 parts, viz. favorites and frequents. In the end "what happens at google, stays at google"; there is never a proper and complete explanation about their policies...

As of now, this is an universal issue on most devices, particularly the ones running stock android which rely totally on the google play services package. Samsung or other devices which are based on modified android UI's provide their own alternate service packages.

Goto Settings/Apps, scroll down and press on Google Play Services, then press on Permissions, then slide the slider next to Contacts to revoke permission. Please note that this is not exactly a google play services issue, but a Google policy issue. Unless they decide to change this policy, this...

This feature was rolled out by google and it has nothing to do with third party apps or OEMs. There is a service within the google play services package which runs periodically to clear frequently contacted list. The only workaround possible is that you can revoke the contacts permission for...

Due to a change in Google's privacy policy, implemented on January 7, 2019, the favourites tab in the Phone app, and the shortcut menu, will consist of your favourite (star) marked contacts, together with frequently called contacts based on one day call history. This means that a previously...

Email by Edison software (formerly email by easilydo). It gives the Inbox like experience for non gmail accounts.

I did a factory reset as there were some issues with widgets even after a cache wipe. I have observed nougat consumes a bit more ram than marshmallow. But overall it's a good update. Device running smoothly with no lag or other issues.

Update complete. Android security patch level is 1st September 2017. Update installs google duo. There's a bit of lag and some widgets are not displaying properly. I hope a hard reset should solve it.

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Just now my Moto X Play received the notification for the nougat update. Download size approx. 763.2 MB. So while the android world is getting ready for Oreo, motorola finally pushes the nougat update for the moto X play. Disappointed about the delay, but glad that the update is finally here...

The updates included in the package are listed when you get the notification as shown in the pic below. Just check the list. Its possible you are getting the Lollipop 5.1 update.

The 1st gen Moto G started receiving the Lollipop 5.1 update couple of days back in India. So i guess the Moto G2 should receive it soon.

Guys, just now received the notification for stagefright update on my Moto G 2014. Download size only 8mb. So guess its just a firmware update and not Lollipop 5.1.1

Using my tab with Kitkat 4.4.2 for the last 4days. Here are my observations: 1. Not much difference in the homescreen from 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. 2. As usual, samsung has added even more bloatware. Thankfully you can disable them. 3. For app crashes, I would suggest re-setting the tab. 4. Noticed...

Folks, just got a notification on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 3G(SM-T311) about an update. Hope its Kitkat 4.4.2. Downloading OTA. File size around 713.54MB Update: It is Kitkat 4.4.2