Note II To Skip Android 4.2, Go Straight To 4.3

Note II to skip Android 4.2, go straight to 4.3

BY Stefan Constantinescu

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Published 19 Jul 2013

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There are people out there who go nuts if they don’t have the latest and greatest version of something. Whether it be a car or a version of an operating system, if it isn’t the newest, then it’s garbage. Samsung’s Galaxy Note II (which I happily own), runs an “old” version of Android: 4.1 Jelly Bean. Now many have suggested that as soon as the Android 4.2 powered Galaxy S4 would hit the market, the Note II would get it soon after since it too is considered a “flagship” device.

Well, according to Telstra, an Australian operator, this isn’t going to be a case. One of their support representatives, who published a list of 11 smartphones and when they’re due to get updates, says the Note II isn’t going to get Android 4.2. Here’s the full quote:

“Samsung have elected globally to skip the 4.2.2 update for this device and will instead go to a newer version of Android. No schedule has been provided for this update.”

Is this the end of the world? No. It just means you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Cry me a river.

[Via: Android Central]