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[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] hamdir:
[MENTION=7619677]paatha13[/MENTION] source?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Just personal estimation

It would be big surprise give us earlier.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
new update , november security patch, getting close here
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
nice hope it comes quickly for the nex s, whats your source where you find those informations??
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
this is my main source, official vivo china forum (have to use translator) https://bbs.vivo.com.cn/forum-152-1.html
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Number 8:
Changelog?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] philbert58:
https://www.phonandroid.com/android-p-9-0-liste-smartphones-compatibles.html
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] cho9736:
improved gps and Bluetooth for car and the charging logo
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] adventerous_ms:
Yeah i got android 9 pie update with funtouch os 9.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] saditya2468:
is that a indian version???
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Xumit:
That's a global version which is sold in India.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] carlinho77:
Does it possible to see some screens (settings, file explorer, music etc) with the dark mode?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] ste27.jah:
Thought backed up the file before installing it

if someone could be clever, download the update before installing it so you can give it to everyone we could be posted on Google Drive for example. with a file explorer that will allow you to see the files "hidden" you could find it in the folder ".BBKUpdater" I made a screenshots just below. thank you to the one who will succeed, if I'm lucky it may be me!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] saditya2468:
but we didn't get any updates yet..
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Xumit:
Guys who have received the update: please provide your review. A video would be much appreciated.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Kvnjcob434:
Hi guys , Its so bad that vivo takes too long for updates. And has the worst OS. I sold my vivo nex and got a one plus 7 pro. Just cuz vivo is **** !
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
i totally understand and by the way great decision about buying a one plus 7 pro it´s a great device congrats. me personally, i keep my vivo nex s for longest time i can keep it, don´t have the money to buy new phone, Software wise the Funtouch OS is **** but still the nex s has enough power no need new device.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] ansumang:
Same here, sticking to Nex for at least 2 more years..

It's getting Android Q, though after a year!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Evil Eye:
Getting Android Q? Source?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] saurabhsun:
Vivo Nex is one of the 20 phones to receive Q beta
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
https://dev.vivo.com.cn/documentCenter/doc/210
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] JorgeBarberena:
Android Pie update in Mexico.

Hi friends!

Just got the Android Pie update for Nex S global version here in Mexico!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] cmanu03:
Same here in France .
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] zzman31:
Same here in Germany
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lude219:
Any issues with funtouch9 and Android 9 so far? Seems like battery life is a lot better.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] cmanu03:
No problem for the moment. And yes battery life seems better.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] riceknight:
East coast USA - received update. Hoping the UI really is better.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Xumit:
For me, the battery like has worsened significantly. Although I have just used for about a day.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] megich:
Hi guys!

With the latest 9.0 update the system keeps killing maybe 7-8 of my apps out of 12-13 in "recent apps". Of course all of them are "locked", allowed to work in background e.t.c. This has never happened on 8.0. Is that fixable?!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Twotems:
Not all my background apps stay in recent but they're still running and work perfectly. My Google Voice is a perfect example. When I open it it'll show up in recents and eventually disappear after some hours but still be functional.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] riceknight:
My auto brightness isn't working at all. Anyone else have this problem or a fix?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
How u manage to have this update ?

In France i'm still on 8.1.0

And last Update for india it's the same as i have now... PD1805F_EX_A_1.11.2

https://www.vivo.com/in/support/upgradePackageData?id=18

And when u put Global region, u can't choose nex...

Cheers
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] chudybws:
Try to bustawic another region, I had Hong Kong
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
[MENTION=8268093]chudybws[/MENTION] Thx for tips... i put India, Hong-kong, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Escobar, what u want...
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] shingers5:
nothing here changed all regions but nothing at all. how do they do this release as i have nothing despite change region. can we have some screens as i cant how some have it but we have no proof. nothing here at all just may security patch update which blocks manual upgrade of pie from dev site. can someone post the OTA for us to try?

when you visit vivo chinese site the page for the system updates is gone and the latest version is the one with the security patch. this is a really poor service on vivo part as i have a £180 mi max 3 with pie for almost a year now. this phone cost alot so this is very poor service by vivo. shocking really.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] ansumang:
Google Drive link to Pie update file for Nex

If you want to download and try out the Pie in your Nex, here is the link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpWXpkejHpg-vZ9Me8uZchTOZY0zuRJV/view?usp=drivesdk
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
Global Update ? China Update ?

Anyway thx to share !!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] ansumang:
It's for Global/Indian version.

Software version: PD1805F_EX_A_6.6.10
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
Thx, it works like a charm.

• Put in root of memory

• Use native file manager

• Click on archive

• Perform Update

• 1st Start after update can be long (stress mode)

After it's Android 9 (hope will solve battery draining of last Android 8 update)

Again thx and Peace

:highfive:
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] shingers5:
bought Huawei Mate 20 X
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] MobilePerson:
Ant issues guys with Android Pie ; does it worth to make the update ;
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
Here no, strange new memory management but battery life is crazy nice for my usage...

And receicmve new update yesterday...

vivo rev 6.7.1
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] MobilePerson:
Did you notice any lags with this version that you didn't have in previous versions
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
No, it seems it not disapear actually.... but i clearly remember freeze more than lag... it was 1 or 2 seconds and after... welcome everything come smooth again.... then it's not resolve... but much better !
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] MobilePerson:
What about camera ; any improvement of quality ;
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lesscro:
Camera make a lot of improvment, it's clearly a good camera for me but like all sheeps... i use more Google Camera...

Actually my choice go on this one...

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog567/

F1 v9v2
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
dont know yet, its close beta test, it is hard to find any information about upcoming changes + hard to find at china forum
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Pranita.Shaha:
Android Pie 9.0 for vivo nex

Vivo has confirmed that it is set to roll out Android 9.0 Pie to its users in the fourth quarter of 2018.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
first picture of funtouch os in android 9 that i found.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Zootopia:
That is definitely not the Global rom... ??

Wish it arrives, better sooner than later.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
OMG and that Funtouch launcher really sucks as usual :laugh:

When unboxing for the first time it’s the most frustrating thing about Vivo Nex.:p
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Zootopia:
I guess so... :cyclops:

Nothing a little Nova flavor can't solve.

But man I still find this device so cool, I might very well end up buying this, even though it has almost zero chances of unlocking the bootlloader... ("where's the fun in that?" I would exclamate in the past... :cool::angel:)
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Yes indeed the device it’s really loving piece of technology:p

Offer a WOW design that you can not resist:p

Despite some limitations software related but still loving it.

After all I found the right formula and everything works as I want.

Not Note 9 not even OnePlus 6T that I had for one week each other made me get rid of Vivo Nex.

I can’t get used to any kind notch even small one and honestly I found many bugs on OnePlus 6T especially with third party app(Nova launcher,google keyboard,Player Pro) also off screen gesture does not perform so well like double tap to wake or music control gestures like on Vivo Nex.

So I’ve decided to keep Vivo Nex at least until next summer and see then what competition will unveiling.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Zootopia:
That's great feedback, thanks!

By the way, do you use any black theme?

What do you think about the theme store by Vivo?

Would love to be able to put some use to the amoled screen throughout the menus, sub-menus and maybe even some apps.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Unfortunately Vivo theme store is a crap.

Totally childish theme for girls and boys under 10 years old.

Another negative is that most of themes are paid and the free is garbage.

Sammy theme store is miles better in all aspect

So I used some custom theme that you can find in Vivo Nex themes,app and mods thread.

https://xdaforums.com/nex/themes/how-to-install-custom-theme-t3813546
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] desko:
I back to VIVO too
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Zootopia:
Yeah I had already checked that out, but always nice to have the feedback. from someone who owns the device. So thanks again!

I guess if I want the closest thing to pure black, I'll have to stick to the MIUI 9 dark theme then... which by the comments on it, is more kind of greyish like . :rolleyes:

Oh well, nothing's perfect. :o
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Number 8:
This.

And I expect the update somewhere around new year.

:good:
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] hamdir:
doesnt really matter if you are using nova and your own icon sets, what matter is that their apps are very smooth in performance and bug free
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] roxboxxx:
With the release of the NEX 2 on December 11th maybe we will get a little pie in or around the same date :)

https://xdaforums.com/nex/how-to/vivo-nex-2-dual-screen-t3872662
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] blackinfinity:
So is there any news from the Android 9 beta program ? . They have less then two weeks to keep up their promise to give us Pie in Q4.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
they just only started open beta test for china rom: https://bbs.vivo.com.cn/thread-4129127-1-1.html i expect android 9.0 next month
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
I would give it a try if I was able to downgrade to 8.1 if I'm not satisfied with open beta Pie rom.

Unless Vivo allows that option.:fingers-crossed:

We neen more information about this and clarify all matter.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Number 8:
Can anyone translate thr changelog?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
With chrome there's option translate entire page to English or other language want.

As far I can see most changes is all about Chinese app and services like Jovi improvement etc.

Nothing dramatically special useful to western user.

Here you are.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
i ask the vivo support, what´s all about the Pie beta program and if they can give me more information about it. and i got answer from them, they gave me the Registration app and tutorial, i share Screenshot and the app if someone is interested in this!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
The bad news is that if we want to downgrade to 8.1 Oreo we need to visit Vivo service point but many of us owners of device don't live in China so as much I wanted to test Pie beta I I'm not gone risk without easily downgrade process.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
same here, don´t risk for beta status, i wait till pie officially released, i wait for a bit to see how the pie version runs, in the current status my phone runs just perfect. everything is set up my way, almost all bloatware disabled, vivo`s battery management disabled.

I hope we do not have to start the whole adb procedure again when pie is out. But it´s not a big deal and it's quick to set it up.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Exactly I'm on the same boat.

Right now I'm very satisfied overall smoothness,battery life and stability.

Also I'm really enjoying that substratum theme is working right now and being able to customize key elements on UI to whatever combination want.

So to me it's a not a matter life or dead to upgrade just to say that I'm having the latest android version,BUT I'm only care if Vivo gone improve some key features like AOD with unlimited app notification or add more off screen gesture option or add unlimited accent color customization and native black /dark theme.

That's what I care more,if I don't see any kind new features and improvements existing one like AOD im going to stay with Oreo 8.1 as long I'm owner of the device.

That's the whole point of updates to bring new feature and improve where it lacking right now.

That's the way I see it.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] tossero:
Hey [MENTION=5339493]smisi[/MENTION],

Is this for China devices only?

If it apllies also for the international version, would you have a registration link?

I am having difficulties finding it ?

Merry Christmas ???
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] blackinfinity:
Android 9 have a lot of under the hood improvements so yes this update is very important.

Battery life is not impressive with latest rom, I only have about 15 after I arrive from work before it was atleast 30% which is a big difference, the difference is that as soon as I get home I cant lay down in couch using the mobile I have to put it into the charger then use my computer instead while the damn phone charge. I would rather come home lay in couch use the phone until 15% then go prepare something to eat while charge or go take a shower and charge and come to use it again. Luckily the charge speed is kind of fast... but its ****ing typical that the latest update was bad on battery life and it also happens to be an update with a big update interval, all before was pretty much an update every third week, so right now I am stuck with this **** rom until next update. Its bad battery life was really good before so I know the potential of the device.

I appreciate the nice gesture of Vivo to deliver this christmas gift to us, in some way they did keep up to their promise to give us PIE in Q4.

But as many people have pointing out, when there is no fall back rom to the beta it does not seem very tempting especially since there is aboslutely no feedback so far how well or bad it is working in this writing moment.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
As I said I’m still on 1.20.5 software version and have very solid battery life.

Fingerprints sensor works as well very reliable and accurate.

So I don’t find real reason to upgrade without visual changes and improvements with new features.

Actually Android Pie doesn’t not bring itself any kind real life improvements.

It bring a so call AI adaptive battery management and adaptive brightness manager and learning your typical daily usage of the phone and adopting of how manage app behavior but that’s a hit or miss feature.

On the other hand Android Pie removes some feature had with Oreo.

1.Substratum themes no more works unless you are root only.

2.They’ve removed battery saver mode at location so you will use GPS all time for location app activity and that meaning increase battery usage.

Battery saver mode at location was key feature elements and option had Android users many years now.

3.Call recording also was removed from Android Pie and you will need root access to be working.

Only way to work is if OEM nativity support it.

Vivo Nex Chinese version will not have that issues since implemented natively but all smartphone outside China will loose that feature unless they have root access.

Don’t forget that call recording it’s illegal to many European or around the world country(except China) so Google decided to remove that option with Pie.

I’ve worked 10 days OnePlus 6T 1.5 month ego and saw all that negative with Android Pie in daily usage(I didn’t unlocked boot loader neither root access as when purchased it didn’t exist official TWRP-now it has)

So to me Android Pie to my usage it brings more negative than positive.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
Yes Only for china devices, with wechat etc. bloatware on board.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] ansumang:
FuntouchOS update not Pie!

This clearly looks like an update to FuntouchOS version, not Android Pie update!! ?

It's useless to expect anything better from Vivo even for their Flagship device NEX!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] blackinfinity:
Well atleast they have released public beta now...for android 9.0 I expect it to be released this month...
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] bigcow77:
I joint 9.0 Pie test.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] philbert58:
hahaha enfin ,bientôt pour nous français,???
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
i have a question: after the pie beta update, is the phone complete factory reset ? did you need to setup your phone complete from start?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] bigcow77:
No, just like general update.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] smisi:
Okay this is good news for me, thank you for the information!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
It's available to everyone download the updater app from Vivo support without any registration.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] philbert58:
pouvez vous développer :RÉ
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Number 8:
Could you explain where is the updater app or give the link, can't find it? And is it only for Chinese version?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] blackinfinity:
Please post soms screenshots of the new stuff with 9.0 and fun touch 4.5
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] bigcow77:
In fact not much different.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
It's only for Chinese version.

The app updater it's upload few post back post 40.

I haven't installed it since does not bring any new features or improvements existing one and doubt will notice that you upgrade to Pie.

And most of the changes bringing is Chinese related to Chinese version Jovi assistant app and services like imanager,itheme,game box,smart launcher etc.

After all even global version does not bring any new things judging from Fantouch 4.5 based on Android Pie on dual display Vivo Nex.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Twotems:
Please post in English. It's one of the requirements for this site.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] harveen.oberoy:
Update will be out for India and global phones by january 10-15th. Currently beta testing is expected to finish by 10th.

***

Support the vivo opensource dev :

https://www.change.org/p/vivo-obtai...m_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] vinuuu7:
Where is the proof. ?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Second open beta Pie available.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] DjEnry77:
For me nothing new...

Remains on 1.23.3 ...
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] bigcow77:
After update I can not update app from play store.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] wwyjoe:
Same here....I get 'parsing error in package' message
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
That's why i don't installed open beta Pie because i know in depth sense Vivo will screw up and will bring major bugs.

I prefer staying with 8.1 as stability,smouthness,superior battery life and bug free every day usage is more important to me.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Hurginger:
I really regret updating to Pie Beta. A lot of apps can't be updated and for every Google Play Store-app that can be updated, you have to type in your ViVO account password. What really sucks is that the final version will also require passwords for apps that will be installed via Google Play store. It seems like they want to force us to use the vivo App Store. Solution: I will sell my phone asap.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
That would be DOA if final version of Pie ask again Vivo Account for upgrading throuth play store.

No one OEM has that kind of stupid restriction regarding app update throuth play store.

WTF!!!
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Nikolay1243D:
Which version is your nex? Chinese, india, or hk?
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
Today i sold my vivo, I am going to buy mate 20 x. maybe i return to Vivo in future. if that upcoming (waterdrop) phone will be something special.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Hurginger:
It's the Chinese Version

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I sold mine too and bought a Pixel 3 XL.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Number 8:
My plan exactly. Love the big 7 inch display, but that waterdrop notch... I'm used to have a display without any notch.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
yeah i am not happy about that notch, but i have to do compromise somewhere. At least it has big battery,display,bright screen,face unlock, top camera and stylus. I like big phones so this is my only choice. I hope next year will be good for big notch free phones, with big batteries. Maybe Vivo show us something amazing.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] Number 8:
Yeah, I'll wait until the next summer. All I want is Nex like phone with around 7 inch display and unlocked bootloader for custom Roms, that's all. It would be a perfect phone.
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] lortwarCECH:
I looked at that phone too, but it is very overpriced in my country.

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Vivo phones unlocked bootloader, i don't think that will happen in near future. If it will happen it will be miracle :D