HMD Global Rolls Out Android 14 to More Nokia Smartphones Amid Brand Shift

Highlights

• Nokia X30 and G60 join the Android 14 update roster.
• Initial slow updates pace picks up with new additions.
• Android 14 deployment begins in Taiwan for Nokia X30 5G.
• HMD’s strategy shift towards self-branded phones noted.

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones, is extending its Android 14 update to a broader selection of devices, despite its previously slow pace in adopting the latest Android version.

Two New Nokia Phones Getting Android 14 Update

Initially, the Nokia G42 5G was the lone recipient of this major update, highlighting HMD’s cautious approach compared to other manufacturers that have swiftly upgraded numerous models to Android 14.

The Nokia XR20 5G was the next in line to receive this update, as per the Finnish company’s earlier commitments.

However, in an unexpected move, HMD Global has now commenced rolling out Android 14 to two additional models: the Nokia X30 and Nokia G60, indicating a shift in their update strategy.

According to information from NokiaPoweruser readers, the Nokia X30 5G’s Android 14 update, identified by Build number V3.180, is currently being deployed in Taiwan, with plans for a broader rollout remaining undisclosed.

While Nokia Mobile has officially recognized the update only for the Nokia XR20 5G alongside the Nokia G42 5G, benchmarking site Geekbench recently listed both the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia G60 5G as running the new Android version.

Details Regarding Update

Details about the specific enhancements or changes HMD Global has incorporated in its Android 14 updates remain sparse, with the company not divulging beyond the standard Android 14 feature set.

With the inclusion of the Nokia X30 and Nokia G60, HMD Global’s tally for Android 14 updates stands at a modest three devices, a figure that seems underwhelming given the brand’s extensive range of smartphones.

This slow pace in updates has set tempered expectations among users for the rollout of Android 14 across the Nokia lineup.

This is likely to be further exacerbated given HMD’s foray into self-branded phones, with several announcements on the horizon.

FAQs

What Nokia models are currently receiving the Android 14 update?

HMD Global has expanded its Android 14 update to include the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia G60 5G, in addition to the previously updated Nokia G42 5G.

When did the Android 14 update start rolling out for Nokia phones?

The rollout began with the Nokia G42 5G, followed by announcements for the Nokia XR20 5G, and most recently, the Nokia X30 5G and G60 5G have started receiving the update.

Are there any specific enhancements in the Android 14 update for Nokia phones?

While HMD Global has not released detailed information, the Android 14 update for Nokia phones includes the standard set of features introduced with Android 14, with any Nokia-specific enhancements currently unspecified.

Can users outside Taiwan expect the Android 14 update for their Nokia X30 5G?

The broader rollout plans for the Android 14 update on the Nokia X30 5G beyond Taiwan have not been disclosed yet, leaving international users in anticipation.

How does HMD Global’s shift to self-branded phones affect Nokia smartphone updates?

With HMD Global announcing a focus on self-branded devices, the future update strategy for Nokia-branded smartphones remains uncertain, though current models continue to receive planned updates.

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