Lenovo P2 and Android Update Questions

dynamiccoins · 8 Sep 2017 at 18:31

Hi,

The first thing to say is I have just got my first ever smartphone so apologies if I ask any stupid questions.

I've purchased a UK Lenovo P2 from ebay (originally from 3) and have read many comments about updating to Nougat 7.0 - the device is on version 6.0.1, security patch 1st October 2016.

I know there are a load of Android updates since then, but when I go into check via System Update it says the software is up to date.

Questions:

1. Who is responsible for providing any OTA updates whether full version or patch - I know the device was purchased from 3 originally, but is it Lenovo or 3 who does this?
2. How does the process work - is the phone configured to go to a specific server to check for updates?
3. Should my P2 be on a later release of 6.0.1?

I am thinking I stay away from Nougat until its officially released in the UK....assuming that i going to happen.

Thanks for the help.

silverblack · 8 Sep 2017 at 18:57

You can install it yourself just download the Nougat OTA and follow the instructions.

http://www.stechguide.com/install-android-7-0-nougat-firmware-on-lenovo-p2/

Im not sure if the OTA has reached the UK but some people may be using a VPN to receive the update OTA.

lltfdaniel · 8 Sep 2017 at 19:19

For me it just prompted me to upgrade to 7.0.

You should have the same.

Dazstoke · 8 Sep 2017 at 20:37

lltfdaniel said:
For me it just prompted me to upgrade to 7.0.

You should have the same.

Is there an official 7.0 ota update in the UK now ?

dynamiccoins · 8 Sep 2017 at 21:19

lltfdaniel said:
For me it just prompted me to upgrade to 7.0.

You should have the same.

I understood 7 was out but not in the UK - https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/P2-P2a...update-in-UK/m-p/3730991/highlight/true#M5547

But.....as per my initial question - if i wait for 3 to sort out 7.0, in the meantime is the last update October 2016? Seems a long time not to patch

lltfdaniel · 9 Sep 2017 at 14:47

I um have the eu version it is a grey import.

From here http://www.csmobiles.com/epages/783...Ne2olZvGY8NFRJQQmARISQ8fsLyu8bq-RgaAlLZ8P8HAQ but out of stock.

El Jimben · 12 Sep 2017 at 16:40

dynamiccoins said:
Hi,

The first thing to say is I have just got my first ever smartphone so apologies if I ask any stupid questions.

I've purchased a UK Lenovo P2 from ebay (originally from 3) and have read many comments about updating to Nougat 7.0 - the device is on version 6.0.1, security patch 1st October 2016.

I know there are a load of Android updates since then, but when I go into check via System Update it says the software is up to date.

Questions:

1. Who is responsible for providing any OTA updates whether full version or patch - I know the device was purchased from 3 originally, but is it Lenovo or 3 who does this?
2. How does the process work - is the phone configured to go to a specific server to check for updates?
3. Should my P2 be on a later release of 6.0.1?

I am thinking I stay away from Nougat until its officially released in the UK....assuming that i going to happen.

Thanks for the help.

I think the update was pulled as it was buggy but it's anyone's guess as to what's happening with it now. FWIW, I'm on the same software and patch version as you.

lltfdaniel · 12 Sep 2017 at 17:50

I updated my lenovo p2 without messing about anyways here is proof.

dynamiccoins · 12 Sep 2017 at 19:28

What makes me laugh is this - http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI..._pid=38994,varset_cid=39030,Case=EXT(EM67790)

and this line in particular

"It’s a good idea to update your phone’s software regularly. "

It is....but then that's an admission they need to release updates regularly!

I just added a comment to this page so lets see if they reply - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtI4wgm8pww

Glaucus · 29 Sep 2017 at 16:45

so with no updates forthcoming, can someone tell me how to get a custom rom or perhaps the eu rom on the phone?

silverblack · 29 Sep 2017 at 17:26

Glaucus said:
so with no updates forthcoming, can someone tell me how to get a custom rom or perhaps the eu rom on the phone?

Here would be your best bet.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/development

Timber · 30 Sep 2017 at 13:50

It's an aside to the main thread topic but the Moto G5 I bought in July has had no software updates and is still on the Security Patch from January 2017 (seems relevant seeing as Motorola were bought by Lenovo). Great phone for the cheap price I paid but not receiving any updates is a real negative. In hindsight I should have purchased the Nokia 6 but wanted a new phone at the time.

Glaucus · 22 Dec 2017 at 14:27

giving this ago as fitbit have broken the app and say the phone isnt supported, despite it working fine since i got it. see if the update will fix it.

i wish nokia would make a slightly improved clone. not getting updates sucks and is something ill be very much aware off next time i buy a phone.
trouble is large battery phones are essentially non existent.

Glaucus · 22 Dec 2017 at 21:17

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silverblack said:
You can install it yourself just download the Nougat OTA and follow the instructions.

silverblack said:
http://www.stechguide.com/install-android-7-0-nougat-firmware-on-lenovo-p2/

Im not sure if the OTA has reached the UK but some people may be using a VPN to receive the update OTA.

http://www.csmobiles.com/epages/783...Ne2olZvGY8NFRJQQmARISQ8fsLyu8bq-RgaAlLZ8P8HAQ

Any ideas? Tried this (stock) and just get an update failed message, before it's even attempted to do anything.

silverblack · 22 Dec 2017 at 21:41

Glaucus said:
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Any ideas? Tried this (stock) and just get an update failed message, before it's even attempted to do anything.

Strange why some P2s have got the OTA and others not.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/development/7-0-lenovo-p2a42-stock-nougat-update-t3581517

Glaucus · 29 Dec 2017 at 11:05

finally got it updated, turned out i had the phone encrypted, so had to factory reset.
now have to set it all up again.

PapaLazaru · 29 Dec 2017 at 20:10

T'is why I bought a Nokia yesterday. Turned it on and it installed the last 6 monthly security patches in order.

Miss my WP10 phone already, but at least I can trust Nokia to keep things up to date.

Glaucus · 30 Dec 2017 at 04:11

PapaLazaru said:
T'is why I bought a Nokia yesterday. Turned it on and it installed the last 6 monthly security patches in order.

Miss my WP10 phone already, but at least I can trust Nokia to keep things up to date.

If they made a Nokia with a large battery I would be all over it. Unfortunately there's just nothing out there compared to the P2.

mrochester · 30 Dec 2017 at 08:58

I wonder why the French aren’t suing Lenovo for deliberately obsoleting devices by not updating them to the latest software version?

Hades · 30 Dec 2017 at 13:38

mrochester said:
I wonder why the French aren’t suing Lenovo for deliberately obsoleting devices by not updating them to the latest software version?

Probably because the P2 works in exactly the same way on day 365 as it does on day 1 (bar slight battery degradation). But the French are suing apple because their iPhones work far slower on day 365 than they do on day 1 due to the deliberate and secret actions of Apple.