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stanley000: 9:40pm On Feb 12, 2019
frowland:
Beware of updates. They are all 'monitoring spiritz'. From windows updates to Android to iOS.
you think you updating but unknown to you it's just your data and information being ed

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frowland(m): 9:50pm On Feb 12, 2019
stanley000:
you think you updating but unknown to you it's just your data and information being ed

Don't mind them. Data theft is the biggest issue right now. From Amazone to Apple to Facebook, no need mentioning windows 10 as that one is a RAT on its own ..and someone is rapping about update. Anytime you see an update, you must have to be careful. Some are security patches, some are data harvesting patches.

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fri7171: 12:13am On Feb 13, 2019
Odd

Goldyyy: 4:09am On Feb 13, 2019
I don't fail to update my spark 2 each time I get a notification to do so
Ejadike(m): 4:41am On Feb 13, 2019
I can't agree any less
Ejadike(m): 4:42am On Feb 13, 2019
koskilala:
Nice one, no doubt updates really make sense but there should be a way to reverse the updates if you don't like it, don't you think??
don't factory rest help?
Ejadike(m): 4:49am On Feb 13, 2019
frowland:


Don't mind them. Data theft is the biggest issue right now. From Amazone to Apple to Facebook, no need mentioning windows 10 as that one is a RAT on its own ..and someone is rapping about update. Anytime you see an update, you must have to be careful. Some are security patches, some are data harvesting patches.
What's the difference between security patch and data patch? And what's the downside of them and meaning got them?
Ejadike(m): 4:52am On Feb 13, 2019
fruqy:



Lol oh, really? What do you do when you are trying to operate new features after system updates and you get the unfortunately youknowwhat program has stopped? Restart? I'm recommending based on experience. If you know nothing about phones, don't come here to mislead people. Factory reset is always recommended even by those pushing out the updates unless it's security updates.
you mean one needs to wipe phone clean before updating so as to enjoy new features?
Blastedholligan: 5:32am On Feb 13, 2019
Abiodunspectre:
Software upgrades, which have now become synonymous with smartphones, are essentially little updates for smartphone's operating system that allows the device to perform at its optimal level.

But, many smartphone s today do not trust these software upgrades and they think that updating their devices software might actually corrupt the device or can harm the data that has been saved on the device's memory.

Stability

Smartphones are just like computers that run software, which is your operating system, on its hardware. When any changes to the software are made it affects the performance of the whole system. These changes can be caused by any application or any additional service like Adobe Flash that is being used by most smartphones today.

So in order to counter any ill effect, the developers and manufacturers of the devices work in tandem testing out applications and software which might cause instability to the device and release software patches in the from of software upgrades, helping the operating system stay in the best possible shape and enhancing device's stability as well.

Bug fixes

Many a times, certain versions of operating systems found to be causing troubles for smartphones, leading to a bad experience. Such problems are even found in newly launched handsets.

A classic example of it would be the iPhone 4S which received an upgrade just after the launch of the device.

Apart from battery, there are hundreds of components inside a smartphone that need to operate optimally to perform well but it anything malfunctions, it can be corrected through software upgrades or at least some basic repair work can be attempted by the company.

Security

One of the biggest concerns that smartphone s have today is the security of the data that is saved by these devices automatically and also by the s while doing multiple things like financial transactions and online purchases.

Today cyber criminals are exploiting smartphones in everyway in order to find out a loophole in the security so that they can steal the confidential data for their gain. This is precisely why handset manufacturers also invest in legitimate hacking of the devices in order to find loop holes that need fixing.

So as and when a loophole is found out, a security patch is released by the company as an individual upgrade or as a part for a bigger update file in order to safeguard s from such attacks.

For example, Android has been in the news for such security issues, but security upgrades for the Android devices have also been released from time to time to protect the s.

Hardware issues

Just like software, a smartphone's hardware is another component that sometimes malfunctions and it can be caused by the some error in the operating system or due to some upgrade that was released for the device recently.

For example, the hardware volume rocker or control key on the iPhone 4 stopped working after the operating system was upgraded. But, Apple promptly issued an resolve the issue.

Although such issues are rare but there are possibilities as developers and device makers keep experimenting with various options for the benefit of s so there are always possibilities of such happenings.

Additional features

Software upgrades also bring in additional features to smartphones as well.

Source: http://bbs.tecno-mobile.com/forum/general/298262-reasons-why-it’s-important-to-update-your-software-regularly

nice one op. Hardwork pays
Blastedholligan: 5:34am On Feb 13, 2019
CheapDataGuy:
Na tru sha.
But not planning to even upgrade my gionee jarey
let me sell an iPhone to you.
Blastedholligan: 5:35am On Feb 13, 2019
MrImole:
When is 9.0 pie coming to Infinix note 5, we are tired.
you guys have not gotten it yet? I thought infinix were faster in getting updates? Though TECNO sef de try for update
officialfestus(m): 6:20am On Feb 13, 2019
How can I update my gionee s6s?
Twinmama(f): 6:25am On Feb 13, 2019
Mims2016:
I updated my Tecno Camon CX Air sometime last year and my hot-spot kept malfunctioning. It went off every 5mins. All possible solutions seemed ineffective. I sent it to a CarlCare centre and it returned with the same problem.
Amazingly I saw a new update today from Tecno and after ing and installing it, the problem has been fixed.

Please, I just updated my tecno camon cx air too on Sunday I discovered that the os didn't change after the update, I discovered that the 7.0 remained the same.

I when I updated my infinix hot 4 the os changed from 7.0 to 7.1 before it was stolen last year.
CheapDataGuy: 6:30am On Feb 13, 2019
Blastedholligan:
let me sell an iPhone to you.

I sell data and do heavy online marketing which depends on my phone, iPhone won't be suitable for my kind of business. Thier battery isn't tht strong
emmaclue: 6:45am On Feb 13, 2019
Good morning. My infinix note 3pro does not charge when the phone is on except i put it off before it can be charge. What could be the problem and the possible solution? Thanks
YeshuaBeloved: 7:29am On Feb 13, 2019
Jaymaxxy:
That's why I chose a Nokia. I receive monthly security updates and I can always the next android version with ease.

Thanks for this very vital info.

Nokia is it.

Trust any other at your own peril!!!!!!

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fruqy(m): 7:44am On Feb 13, 2019
Ejadike:
you mean one needs to wipe phone clean before updating so as to enjoy new features?

No. I mean, AFTER updating, unless it's just a security update.
MeeLan: 10:07am On Feb 13, 2019
don't upgrade if you don't have a dire need for it, as your phone dey work jejely, just enjoy am so. no do yourself.
devbojj: 10:34am On Feb 13, 2019
I will agree with all...esp the security purpose...

This will also make it hard for immature thief ...
MONEY247: 10:53am On Feb 13, 2019
Abiodunspectre:
Software upgrades, which have now become synonymous with smartphones, are essentially little updates for smartphone's operating system that allows the device to perform at its optimal level.

But, many smartphone s today do not trust these software upgrades and they think that updating their devices software might actually corrupt the device or can harm the data that has been saved on the device's memory.

Stability

Smartphones are just like computers that run software, which is your operating system, on its hardware. When any changes to the software are made it affects the performance of the whole system. These changes can be caused by any application or any additional service like Adobe Flash that is being used by most smartphones today.

So in order to counter any ill effect, the developers and manufacturers of the devices work in tandem testing out applications and software which might cause instability to the device and release software patches in the from of software upgrades, helping the operating system stay in the best possible shape and enhancing device's stability as well.

Bug fixes

Many a times, certain versions of operating systems found to be causing troubles for smartphones, leading to a bad experience. Such problems are even found in newly launched handsets.

A classic example of it would be the iPhone 4S which received an upgrade just after the launch of the device.

Apart from battery, there are hundreds of components inside a smartphone that need to operate optimally to perform well but it anything malfunctions, it can be corrected through software upgrades or at least some basic repair work can be attempted by the company.

Security

One of the biggest concerns that smartphone s have today is the security of the data that is saved by these devices automatically and also by the s while doing multiple things like financial transactions and online purchases.

Today cyber criminals are exploiting smartphones in everyway in order to find out a loophole in the security so that they can steal the confidential data for their gain. This is precisely why handset manufacturers also invest in legitimate hacking of the devices in order to find loop holes that need fixing.

So as and when a loophole is found out, a security patch is released by the company as an individual upgrade or as a part for a bigger update file in order to safeguard s from such attacks.

For example, Android has been in the news for such security issues, but security upgrades for the Android devices have also been released from time to time to protect the s.

Hardware issues

Just like software, a smartphone's hardware is another component that sometimes malfunctions and it can be caused by the some error in the operating system or due to some upgrade that was released for the device recently.

For example, the hardware volume rocker or control key on the iPhone 4 stopped working after the operating system was upgraded. But, Apple promptly issued an resolve the issue.

Although such issues are rare but there are possibilities as developers and device makers keep experimenting with various options for the benefit of s so there are always possibilities of such happenings.

Additional features

Software upgrades also bring in additional features to smartphones as well.

Source: http://bbs.tecno-mobile.com/forum/general/298262-reasons-why-it’s-important-to-update-your-software-regularly






I updated my samsung galaxy and the hotspot started malfunctioning.
Realboygenius(m): 11:16am On Feb 13, 2019
MeeLan:
don't upgrade if you don't have a dire need for it, as your phone dey work jejely, just enjoy am so. no do yourself.

But some updates are meant to bring improvement and stability to devices.
Realboygenius(m): 11:18am On Feb 13, 2019
Twinmama:


Please, I just updated my tecno camon cx air too on Sunday I discovered that the os didn't change after the update, I discovered that the 7.0 remained the same.

I when I updated my infinix hot 4 the os changed from 7.0 to 7.1 before it was stolen last year.

Not all updates reflects visible changes. Most recent Tecno updates are meant to boost the security patch which is a good one.

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Rubiesangel: 12:28pm On Feb 13, 2019
Is there any negative side effect for not updating? Cause I sometime think it isnt necessary.
Psoul(m): 12:31pm On Feb 13, 2019
I don't worry myself about updates. My phone updates itself automatically.
Ejadike(m): 4:50pm On Feb 13, 2019
fruqy:


No. I mean, AFTER updating, unless it's just a security update.
ohkay
Blastedholligan: 10:20pm On Feb 13, 2019
CheapDataGuy:


I sell data and do heavy online marketing which depends on my phone, iPhone won't be suitable for my kind of business. Thier battery isn't tht strong
Which device is most suitable to you? I could help you buy
Ennyholar: 7:20am On Feb 18, 2019
Rubiesangel:
Is there any negative side effect for not updating? Cause I sometime think it isnt necessary.

Makes your device vulnerable to malware.
mobilerevieewbd: 6:54pm On Apr 03, 2019
I always update my Mobile Phone. https://mobilereviewbd.com

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