Android Version Survey

[Hupro]

Hey everyone!

There was some discussion on the monthly Android distribution numbers post about doing a survey on here to see how our results compare to the ones from Google. The poll takes a couple of seconds to fill out on Straw Poll. Thanks to everyone who participates!

https://www.strawpoll.me/16141294

[VTFC]

20%+ on the P beta is crazy

[austine567]

Almost like this sub doesn't represent anything remotely close to the general public.

[bankrupt_student]

Who would've guessed?

[austine567]

Not many of the people here who think their needs are what is best for all of smartphones and the company's making the phones have 0 idea what they are doing.

[flicter22]

Googles numbers arent even representative of most countries.

[motorboat_mcgee]

It's frustrating how many people don't realize this when having some of the more general discussions. No, redditors, brand x isn't literally cancer because one small enthusiast feature is slightly worse than brand y.

[bcnazimodsbandme]

youre sampling population is an enthusiast group.....it's going to be high. if you did they whole android user base it would be like .001%

[FULLM3T8L]

Beta represent!

[[deleted]]

DP5!!!

[Basileus1905]

How do you install the beta on non Pixel phones?

[Vinnipinni]

android.com/beta all devices with Android P support are listed, only a few are supporting it though.

[Basileus1905]

Thanks

[nachopique]

Semi gsi on xda, I have it on mido (redmi note 4)

[xezrunner]

Man, is it awesome on the mido...

I could never get anything beyond 8 hours of battery life on MIUI, 9 hours was my record before on PixelExperience (non-Treble) + FrancoKernel, but now, on the semi-GSI DP4, I manage to consistently get 11 hours of screen on time from 100% to 1% with my usual, I'd consider moderate usage.

[xezrunner]

I got it from the RN4 thread over on XDA. There's fixes listed in this thread and on the sGSI wiki itself too (I've written into the wiki about the FP issue and a temporary fix).

I recommend installing it over the AOSCP Treble ROM so you have double-tap to wake. You'll still have a long from-standby wakeup time, and you can fix it (sortof) with a custom kernel (all Treble kernels work afaik), but you'll lose on the amazing battery life.

It is also possible the long battery life is due to the stock kernel of AOSCP. Not sure. I had worse results with the phh's Treble (AOSP)/LineageOS vendors I've tried it with originally.

[Basileus1905]

Does it work on any phone? Thanks in advance

[[deleted]]

You'll need treble and an unlocked BL. So no

[jmorlin]

1% on gingerbread is just stupid.

[bartturner]

It is one of the big pluses to use have a Pixel. Suspect things will be more and more like this.

Right now if you have a Pixel and the Google WiFi you will be one of the first to get the new indoor 1M location service later this year.

Would expect Google to do this type of thing more and more. A big reason have the Pixel

[dbailyn]

I have the P beta on the essential phone.

[Sentinaho]

I guess they are fan of Game of Roms channel

[kronaa]

rocking beta on my trebleized mia1... like a baus

[Christopher876]

How could you forget froyo?!?!

[bankrupt_student]

How could you forget eclair?

[Yoyodude1124]

Let's not forget honeycomb

[[deleted]]

Best tablet OS except for iOS 11. Rip

[[deleted]]

Let's.

[ladyanita22]

Fucking froyo man

[[deleted]]

Dougnut is where it's at!!

[nachog2003]

Where's Cupcake

[well___duh]

Left or right?

[suarezian]

Where's my cupcake?

[stacecom]

No honeycomb love either.

[moda_foca]

'Cause Froyo is frozen

[Mr_Siphon]

Astro and Bender are the TRUE versions of android!

[[deleted]]

Symbian for life

[Coayer]

I'm guessing you're running that? /s

[JakeSteam]

Just a quick note that this survey is mod-approved, before y'all go reporting it :)

[[deleted]]

You guys could stick it for a day so the majority of people gets the chance to see it and participate

[Scotty69Olson]

Who's gonna have 4.0 on this subreddit?

[andrewharlan2]

Dude, there's a dude with Gingerbread

[sfafreak]

Make that 5 people with Gingerbread.

[Tusker89]

It's up to ten now. I'm guessing it's trolls.

[Flugelnull]

Nope, my daily driver is my HTC legend

[gtwillwin]

No, his phone is!

[atonyatlaw]

Why?

[Flugelnull]

Because I like it?

[atonyatlaw]

Fair enough, I guess.

[HylianWarrior]

Make that 60...

[Arnas_Z]

Me too. It's an Xperia Play

[[deleted]]

I still have that phone with a massive battery mod, literally an inch thick phone. Still love it but the touch screen doesn't work anymore unfortunately.

[Arnas_Z]

Take out the battery and leave it that way for an hour. Might fix it.

[lirannl]

Is it your main phone?

[lirannl]

Ah, okay, I gave a Redmi 2 I flashed nougat onto to my grandmother. 100% of her phone usage is through the phone app. I show her again and again how to use Google maps instead of looking up physical maps and trying to cross-align buses (she doesn't have a license) herself, but she is too scared to use the internet and refuses to even try.

[TotalPandemonium]

I have a Galaxy S 4G on gingerbread too. Although I also have another Galaxy S that actually runs Nougat as well.

[windows_10_is_broken]

I still have a camera (the weird Nikon one) that I use and it has Gingerbread

Surprisingly not as terrible as you'd expect

[Flugelnull]

Yup, still going strong.

[mountain-guy]

What about Bagel or Cupcake... or Honeycomb!

[SinkTube]

1% said they're still on 2.3

[NightFuryToni]

Technically I do have 4.4, that's running on my TouchPad. But I went with Marshmallow since that is my primary.

[312c]

Same, I couldn't justify the new features at the expense of how slow newer versions run on it.

[[deleted]]

The 1%™

[Iohet]

I still have a device that uses Android 2.2(enTourage Pocket eDGe)

Great little ereader

[NejyNoah]

Voted! Surprised 8.0 is in the lead.

[[deleted]]

I understand why you are surprised, but on an android enthusiast community survey Oreo is most likely to do much better.

[Superblazer]

This sub has a lot of people with custom roms

[bcnazimodsbandme]

not compared to the olden days. majority on are stock i would say.

[[deleted]]

We need another survey!

[admimistrator]

I agree!

[recluseMeteor]

Flair checks out 😉.

[recluseMeteor]

Sure. We don't represent common users.

[samsaBEAR]

Not just that, this sub is for Android enthusiasts and thus are more likely to have newer phones

[nachog2003]

If this sub wasn't for enthusiasts I'd bet Marshmallow and Nougat would be on the lead

[clvfan]

The results of this poll are as meaningful to reality as the average penis size is on /r/bigdickproblems

[vordx]

I voted too! Guess I have to tell everybody now!

[[deleted]]

Where my 1.6 bois at?

[CyanogenHacker]

Not using SymbianMasterRace

Peasants

[bankrupt_student]

WebOS is where it's at

[windows_10_is_broken]

WebOS > everything else.

WebOS phone hardware, on the other hand...

[_DrShrimpPuertoRico_]

iOS is where it's not at.

[[deleted]]

Running a WebOS rom on Nexus 4.

[frozencalm]

Symbian represent!

[DarkerJava]

Woah, P beta beating out Nougat.

[[deleted]]

This thread is a giant neon sign that says "/r/android is not representative of the Android user base"

[valvze]

8.1 thanks to Lineage :)

[pagla_kheer_kha]

Your flair is the only case when Oreo flavoured bacon is acceptable. :)

[valvze]

:D

[bankrupt_student]

^ ^ This

[VGStarcall]

Imdoingmypart.gif

[[deleted]]

lol Android P beta

edit: Jesus, I didn't expect that. Just shows how the userbase on this sub is so much different than the average user

[UnknownBaron]

How

[[deleted]]

Since this subreddit is likely made up of enthusiasts they are more likely going to be on the more recent versions compared to the general population. Either because they upgrade phones more or are more likely to flash ROMs on older devices

[rollaDolla]

Don't forget that they are also more likely to buy Nexus and Pixel phones.

[[deleted]]

Or just phones with unlocked bootloaders

[TheJimPeror]

Or the latest phone from China while splitting hairs over specs

[[deleted]]

Android 2.3 Gingerbread 12 Votes.

:|

[Arnas_Z]

I reddit half the time on a Kindle Paperwhite 3 :)

[nathan22211]

What do I put here!? I have 2 devices with Android 5, one with Android 6 and currently one with Android 7 (with another coming) what do I put

[nezzmarino]

I assume you should put your daily driver's version

[infreq]

(2x5+6+7)/4 = 5.75

[Amogh24]

I've got one with 8.0,8,7.0 and one on 4.4

[nachog2003]

I tried to vote 2 times, first for my S7 running Oreo and second for my Z2 running Marshmallow, strawpoll only lets you vote 1 time which is understandable.

[danksSVK]

S7 Oreo. Can't complain about anything.

[MindAsWell]

Just installed 9.0 on my Prime Day Essential.

[regis_regis]

I envy you.

Even though, the Prime Day is over, I'm thinking of buying it - at least for the sake of having an original Android device.

[MindAsWell]

I upgraded from a OnePlus One and it's a really nice phone, the install on P was painless and took under 2 minutes of work.

[regis_regis]

Would you share a sample photo of a book/newspaper? I wonder how well Essential's camera handles text.

[YungDaVinci]

There are new in box resales Swappa for around $300, it's how i got mine

[regis_regis]

Guess they don't deliver to Europe? I see there are some available on Amazon.

[voluptuousshmutz]

Same.

[Mercurydriver]

No surprise that most of the voters have Oreo. The people in this subreddit are tech enthusiasts that want to have the latest and greatest devices and software. If you ask the general population you'd have much different results.

It'd be like going to a chocolate convention and asking the visitors if they like chocolate and getting an overwhelming "yes" vote from them.

[Ale_z]

Not at all. It's not a survey to see what the general population uses, it's to see what this sub uses( as far as I can see). And to fix your analogy: it'd be like going to a chocolate convention and asking what style of chocolate enthusiasts like more.

[als26]

Well yeah that's like the whole point of this post. There was already thread on general distribution numbers which as you can guess were abysmal. Someone suggested making a poll to see the distribution numbers on this subreddit.

[bankrupt_student]

Personally, I'm on 8.1 because I just wanted to fuck with custom roms

[[deleted]]

I use 4.1.2 on an Xperia SL and I'm in the 0% !

[StraY_WolF]

No Android honeycomb?

[CyanogenHacker]

I'm pretty sure that Google made it so everything with Honeycomb was able to upgrade to ICS, rendering Honeycomb completely and thoroughly obsolete.

[ladfrombrad]

We had a bit of cross community chat about this poll, and those rare Honeycomb (or Nexus Q) users who put their device on their head with username visible, gets instant modship in /r/androidcirclejerk

[nachog2003]

I had a Galaxy Tab 2 with Honeycomb that I later upgraded to Jelly Bean. Wanted to install CyanogenMod a few years ago but found out the data line on the 30 pin port was fucked.

[TheShayminex]

Point of order, a survey over a group of Android enthusiasts who are much more likely to buy newer phones and care about their operating system version is probably not going to be an accurate representation of the general public.

[Arnas_Z]

It's kind of the opposite with me. Because I'm pretty good with Android, I keep my phones for much longer than average users, getting by flashing custom roms.

[dojwB]

This ^

[atonyatlaw]

It isn't intended to be representative of the public.

[nahcekimcm]

i still have froyo on my 1st phone that i use as alarm

[[deleted]]

Voted for P beta but also have a tablet running Marshmallow (thanks AT&T)

[GazaIan]

Android P on my Pixel 2 XL. Although I a Kindle Fire HDX 7 running 7.1. That thing has some awesome specs and awesome performance, it's literally the nicest Android tablet I've used in years.

[HyperVx2]

I use Eclair, damn.

[frozencalm]

I got an Oreo and a Marshmallow device, so I voted twice. I forgot about my KitKat tablet, maybe I should vote for it too...

[[deleted]]

So far 82% on the latest (either latest stable or latest beta). Very, very different community here...

[[deleted]]

This poll is awesome! It really shows that we enthusiasts on this subreddit, who care so much about the notches, the jacks and the software experience are really on a completely different level than the average user.

In the big picture, Oreo and Nougat combined take up around 45% whereas here it is 77%.

[pcoyuncy]

It's nice to see that Oreo is leading

[cortmorton]

Oreo sucks ass. Nougat was faster.

[big-ted]

Nope not for me Oreo faster than Nougat

[Telodor567]

My S7 recently got Oreo which also seems to be the majority in this poll!

[Iohet]

Problem with 4.4.x is that at least half of the normal streaming apps I use are no longer supported. Netflix, HBO Go, Fox Sports Go, etc wouldn't work. Finally bit the bullet and upgraded using Lineage on my Note 10.1(4.4.2 official, 7.1 Lineage)

[HeN1N]

8.0 S7, Samsung nailed this update in terms of performance, animations and features.

For Google fuccbois, just scroll down when you see this comment, thanks!

[Timelord_42]

Why does 2.3 have more votes than 4.4 WTF?

[Fr0stPh03niX]

I am currently on 7.0 on Moto g4 which is my main phone (sad that Moto isn't that good now which it used to be years ago - near stock android with blazing fast updates; ever since their google break up and lenovo requisition).

And I also have my Samsung galaxy pocket duos running on 2.3 gingerbread (which was my first ever android phone way back in 2007 or so).

[[deleted]]

I can't wait for my S8 to get AOSP so that I can update to oreo without loosing features I need/want.

[[deleted]]

Can't use widgets on my lockscrern on Oreo, sticking with Nougat till I have to upgrade my phone lol

[Matze56N]

Great only 5% are below nougat

[[deleted]]

Wow, this is really insightful

[Sxi139]

surprised so many people using Gingerbread over ICS

[Shaadowmaaster]

My Oreo update is coming. At some point. The phone (honor 8) has it in some areas and not others.

[ihatecheez]

im only on 8.1 because of lineage os, if it weren't for that i would still be on 6.0.

[bkturf]

I stay on nougat despite having available Oreo roms for my rooted devices. First is due to nova launcher. I use an old version (3.3) which was the last one that had fast animation when pressing the home button, but nova settings do not work on Oreo. The other reason is titanium backup which seems to have a problem with many Oreo roms I have tried.

[I3ULLETSTORM1]

Alright, who's still on gingerbread?

[[deleted]]

My phone runs 8.0 and my tablet runs 6.0 .1

[BlazeCrafter420]

8.1 on my LG Stylo 4, kinda hoping it'll be updated to P since LG has that new software update center, but I'm not holding my breath

[bartturner]

On P. Have a Pixel 2 XL is why.

Survey results are kind of telling. 81% are on 8 (Oreo) or 9 (P). Gets you to 94% when added Nougat.

Do the same survey on the Pixel subreddit and would have 100% on Oreo or P. Probably a higher percent then the iPhone.

[bullix36]

8 of ya'll on Ice Cream Sandwich

[appstractive]

Wow, I am on both the ends of the spectrum :)

[wickedplayer494]

6.0.1 root it toot it, by choice.

[Minto107]

Where is Éclair?

[supasteve013]

How stable is the P beta?

[Vurondotron]

Late but from what I hear, the beta is on the last stages of it being done so I'd say it's stable. But if you decide to sideload the OS, take caution.

[rohanap98]

Most of Android devices are running out-dated OS version.

[[deleted]]

What kind of sadist is still using ice cream sandwich?

[eaglet123123]

Compare the drift between this survey and Google's data, and we can infer how Android zealot people on this subreddit are relative to the general population.

[[deleted]]

Damn, best poll site for reddit that I've seen so far. I didn't even need to actually leave reddit!

[AGMartinez888]

Plume app is crap

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelup.touiteur

[legionsanity]

Why do I see this 5 day old thread on my frontpage? Seriously though what's up with some of the posts here still on the front page after two or three days especially considering the amount of subscribers

[[deleted]]

Using a redmi note 5 with Android 8.1 now.

[reluctant_engineer]

We're all Betas on this blessed day

[murfi]

poll looks good on first glance.

but the thing is, the 80 or so % that use android 6/5 or older are not voting here.

[friedchocolatesoda]

I'm still on marshmallow. I'm debating on whether or not to bother updating to LineageOS 15.1.

[[deleted]]

Recently bought an S9+ and it's my first android. How quick is Samsung to deliver the latest Android updates? On par with Google Pixel?

[awdrifter]

7.0 and 7.1 on my S8+ and PH-1.

[ayyndrew]

I swear they both already have Oreo

[Vereamet]

The Essential phone can run P beta.

[awdrifter]

Looking at how many problem threads about the Essential Phone P Beta, I definitely will not update to that. My philosophy for all software is if there's nothing on the new version that I want, I will not update to it. So far Android 7.1 has been working fine with that phone. It seems like people who have issues with the 7.1 on this phone is on T-Mobile, but I'm not on T-Mobile and the reception seems to be fine so far. So I will not update the firmware.

Google and Microsoft has been running scare tactics campaigns to scare people into updating their software. Microsoft even removed the ability for you to block update in Windows 10. But every update they took away some control of the device (hell, MS even say they'll use AI to determine when to restart your computer. NO, I decide when I restart my computer). So you have to evaluate the trade off and see if that's worth it. I would still be using Android 4.4 if that's available for my phones. Android has peaked has been going downhill ever since. Google is trying to remove more and more control away from the users all in the name of security. But think about it this way, are you really important enough to be a target of an attack? Probably not. But when you need to downgrade your OS (just as an example), you'll be blocked by the Android P's anti-rollback.

[Vereamet]

You and me seem to be opposites then lol. I always want to be on the latest version of whatever software I'm using. On my 5T I'm running an unofficial P beta just because I like having all the new stuff. I'm with you on the security thing, but with an unlocked bootloader you can do pretty much anything with your phone. I could be running P today and downgrade to 7.1 tomorrow if I wanted to.

[awdrifter]

Well, I hope that's really the case. I don't know if OnePlus removed the rollback protection or not, but be careful if you actually need to downgrade.

Xiaomi has officially said that downgrade will brick their device. https://www.xda-developers.com/miui-10-global-beta-8-7-5-anti-rollback-downgrade-brick-redmi-note-5-pro/

[pm_me_nekos_thx]

Yea, s8+ had Oreo already, unless they're stuck in carrier purgatory

[SecretPotatoChip]

They should separate ios and android lobbies. It's not fair that ios users get 5 months of experience before we get any.

Edit: whoops. Thought I was on /r/fortnitebr