I've got mobile "STAR H3000+" (a rip off iPhone5) with Android v4.0.4. I just wanted to ask if it is possible to install Android v4.2. or newer. Does anyone know how to do it?
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This Community Wiki question is designed to be the "canonical question" for questions asking how to upgrade one's device to a new Android version.   I want to get a newer version of the OS for my Android device. How can I do that?  See also:
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Is there a way to make an Android phone (HTC Desire HD) act as Bluetooth speakers or headset?  I'd like to use the phone as wireless headphones whilst watching a movie on a computer (running Ubuntu).
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Is is possible to download older versions of Android applications?   Is there some kind of online archive for all versions of Android apps? Like how you can find older versions of some Windows app.
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I own a Samsung SCH-I545 Galaxy S4 and can not do update via Kies. It says:      Software update is temporarily unavailable. Try again later.   The phone is sent by my uncle from America and I am from Romania. The phone does not have root. I tried to update via Odin, but it fails too.  What can I do to Update my Galaxy S4 to Android 4.3? Thank you very much!
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Suppose the new version of APK of any project is currently installed on the Android phone, but I want to install my previous APK on the phone. In that case, what will happen? Will it be updated to the previous build or showing error?  If it's updated to the previous build, will it only show specific things from that build, or also include the current (latest) things?
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I got my Galaxy S4 today (i337M), it's wayyy better than my old SII hehe.  I immediately removed the stock Bell firmware and put the latest snapshot available from CyanogenMod.  I'm wondering if it's possible to convert apps like S Planner, S Note, S Health to CyanogenMod.  Current stock android version available for i337M is 4.2.2. Latest Android version for CM is 4.4.  If I install CM 4.2, can I import/install the APKs and then upgrade to 4.4?  Hope you'll be able to help me :)
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I have a rooted Huawei G700-U10 with android 4.2.1. I removed the Android Play Store and Services, but now I need it. How do I reinstall them?
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As per the title, what hardware do I need to be able to run various versions of Android?
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I'm trying to buy a new Android phone and I own an Ubuntu 12.04 computer...  I have the choice of a Google Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy S2 and an HTC Sensation XL.  I am aware that the HTC already works with it, but I would prefer to buy the Samsung. I already have the phone hardware specifications and have checked, but I am not sure about the Samsung or the Nexus.  So which of these phones work with Ubuntu 12.04's 'Ubuntu for Android' feature?
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Android 5.0 (Lollipop) was officially announced on October 15th, 2014.  You can review the high-level changes at the  and the announcement on the official .  Of course, not all devices will get this update right away and others won't get it at all. Each manufacturer and carrier often choose to add their custom modifications which tend to delay the official release.  When will each device get Android 5.0, either officially or unofficially, if ever?  See also:
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Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) was officially announced on July 24, 2013.  (You can review  at the official Android Developer's site or the .)  Of course, not all devices will get this update right away and others won't get it at all. Each manufacturer and carrier often choose to add their custom modifications which tend to delay the official release.  When will each device get Android 4.3, either officially or unofficially, if ever?  See also:
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I want to install the xposed framework on my Nexus 5 and in the framework, the install/update option doesn't work.  My Nexus 5 runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
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Many people want to try/use Android without buying a new Android phone.  How can I install Android on my current phone or device running Nokia Symbian, Maemo, or MeeGo; Microsoft Windows Mobile or Windows Phone 7/8/10; Apple iOS (iPhone); RIM's BlackBerry OS; Palm's WebOS; Samsung's Bada; HP's WebOS; Mozilla's Firefox OS; or other phone / operating system?
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I have upgraded my phone to Android 2.1. I need to reset my phone but I don't want to lose the upgrade. Is it possible to do this? How?
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I am having a problem while gaming on my new android update on moto g (2nd gen). So, i want to downgrade the android version please help me out.
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I understand that you can completely "brick" (render unusuable) your iPhone by attempting to Jailbreak incorrectly.  Whether or not this is actually the case, is it possible to do the same with your Android phone?  Or is the nature of that operating system and the handsets such that you can always install a new ROM on it if everything goes pear-shaped?  I assume there could be a difference due to how closely the iPhone is tied to iTunes, compared to how independent Android phones seem.
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I've got a Samsung Android 2.3.6,  The message says the version on my phone became obsolete on 24 Feb 24 2020, but we are still in 2018. It is asking me to download the latest version. when I try to do this, it says Whatsapp no longer supports my phone, I should switch  to a supported phone.