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    Nokia Android Updates

    June patch arrived in the U.S. (mod. 1025 on T-Mobile)
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    Nokia Android Updates

    Like drhere, I got the May security update a few days ago. Is there a changelog listed somewhere? I imagine it would be counterproductive for Google to show what and how things are patched
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    External qi charging receiver question

    Re: External qi chaging receiver questiion I use an external Qi receiver with my 6 and have no issues using NFC for payments. Charges fine in my iOttie car mount, Samsung 'tray', and a cheap Amazon sourced stand. I've been using wireless charging since the Palm Pixi.
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    Nokia Android Updates

    #1025 , The 2017 U.S. model.
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    Nokia Android Updates

    I just got the April update here in the US on T-Mobile. It may have arrived sooner, but I have not been on wifi for a while. ETA: I'm already on 8.1 Oreo
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    why are there 4 contact points on the phone when the NFC only uses 2? what are the extra 2 for?

    IFixit sells the NFC sticker by itself. IF 303-052-1 is the part number. (I think)
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    Bootloader unlock is exciting news

    With these Nokia phones running close to pure Android, and no manufacturer/carrier bloatware, there is not a huge need for root. I would still like to be able to run Titanium Backup and a few other applications that require access. Developers probably don't see much reason to work on a...
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    Nokia Android Updates

    March security patch installed on TA-1025 here in the US
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    Nokia 6 February security update Android 8.0

    And I am happy for that! A few little hiccups, but I will wait to see before I criticize
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    Nokia Android Updates

    Oreo got pushed to my phone yesterday! I'll report back if if it has any negative impact (battery life?, camera? ) but I'm liking it so far. Also interested to see what Nokia has in store for MWC. The Nokia7 renders look good.... maybe too big for me. I would like a snappier camera and a...
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    Nokia Android Updates

    Just received the January update here in the US on T-Mobile
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    Nokia Android Updates

    Just got the 2017-12 security update here in the US. Model 1025 if it matters..
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    Nokia Android Updates

    I just got the model 1025 7.1.2 update last night. (On T-Mobile here in the U.S.) installing now, as I post from my tablet.
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    Availability

    The Nokia 6 has been available from Amazon here in the US since the middle of August. It only works on GSM bands, so AT&T & T-Mobile but not Verizon or Sprint.
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    Bootloader unlock is exciting news

    Just saw this in my feed. All I can say is YAY! It's about time