Here's when your Nokia phone will get the Android 10 update

By Harish Jonnalagadda
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Nokia 7.2
Nokia 7.2 (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)

Nokia's commitment to Android One means all of its phones feature a clean interface with no bloatware. Nokia's devices make up a vast majority of Android One phones, and although one of the benefits of owning an Android One device is fast updates, that hasn't been the case so far.

While Nokia rolled out the Android 10 update to six devices by January 2020, a bulk of its phones are starting to get the update just now. Nokia revised its Android 10 update schedule earlier this year, delaying the update for several phones.

Overall, Nokia is updating 21 devices in its portfolio to Android 10. Here's the status of Nokia's Android 10 rollout:

List of Nokia phones already on Android 10

If you're on the Nokia 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.2, 6.2, or the Nokia 8 Sirocco and don't see the Android 10 update just yet, hold tight. These updates are rolled out in phases, and it usually takes a few weeks for everyone to receive the OTA.

List of Nokia phones waiting to get the Android 10 update

Nokia has committed to delivering the Android 10 update to most of its older devices in Q2 2020 The update should be rolled out to the Nokia 5.1 Plus sometime in May, with other phones in this list set to follow shortly thereafter. There's no tentative timeline just yet, but if the April rollout is any indication, most of the devices on this list should be updated to Android 10 by June:

  • Nokia 5.1 Plus
  • Nokia 3.1 Plus
  • Nokia 2.1
  • Nokia 3.1
  • Nokia 5.1
  • Nokia 1
  • Nokia 1 Plus

Nokia had its share of issues during the rollout, with the Android 10 update causing a host of issues on the Nokia 7.1, with basic features like calling and Wi-Fi connectivity disrupted for several users. Nokia 6.1 users also saw Wi-Fi issues after making the switch to Android 10.

And while Nokia has done a decent job delivering platform updates to budget devices in its portfolio, it hasn't been as diligent when it comes to rolling out regular security updates. The manufacturer has committed to delivering quarterly updates for most phones, and although that's still better than most brands, it doesn't quite live up to the promises of Android One.

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Nokia 7.2

Hitting all the right notes
The Nokia 7.2 has a vibrant 6.3-inch FHD+ panel with HDR, and there's a 48MP camera at the back that takes decent shots. There's also a 3500mAh battery, 20MP front camera, and a 3.5mm jack. The phone is now on Android 10, and continues to get regular updates.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is a Senior Editor overseeing Asia at Android Central. He leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, contributing to reviews, features, and buying guides. He also writes about storage servers, audio products, and the semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

6 Comments
  • Have the Nokia 7.2 and it is a great device for the price point.
  • The phone will get it when Android 11 is out...just dump all the OEM phones and move to the Pixel line
  • Good to see such good support from the Finnish company... Hope more Europeans will buy their phones so we don't get stuck with Chinese, Korean or American products... Looking to get the next 9 series pureview model...
  • Think you'll find that they are made in China.
  • You should really do your readers a service and mention that the Android 10 software they have put out so far on Nokia phones is broken. There are far too many reports of users having issues where the following monthly patches have invalid signatures or version codes and the phones boot-loop or don't load at all. Because they lock down the bootloader and don't publish the over the air files your only option is to send it in or try to wipe and sideload a previous version. If you can go to developer options and turn off automatic updates. (either stay on Android 9 or if 10 installs correctly don't install security patches until they fix this issue).
  • I want Android 10 now not in June for my Nokia 3.1 plus. It was supposed to have it by enough. Since it is stock Android, it shouldn't take so long.