How updates are released.

[CHMultimedia]

Let's fix an ambiguity. Samsung makes updates. Updates are tested and get the required approval before being released by Samsung. This includes carrier approval. Carriers do not release the updates, they just say "Ok, it works", "Nah this isn't working" or "You must change this to that", and then Samsung releases it if all approbation are obtained, including Google certification for Play Services.

[Geico]

Thanks for making me understand about how Samsung updates work, with the carriers. I didn't know this. Thanks again.

[ummar3861]

so basically the carriers have to give the "OK" before it's released to us

[flamebird786]

exactly. Apple is the only company not liable to this contract.

[Samesung]

Get ready to post this everyday for the vast majority of people lol That's why if you're with Rogers add 1.5 months to you getting the update...I cant wait till March lol

[reedpro]

He says in the post that carriers do not release the update, so we all get it at the same time

[carr0498]

or this https://bhzof35755.i.lithium.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/2727i74DB7643347574DD?v=1.0

this is Telus' release cycle

[CHMultimedia]

That's a glorified, ad-class version of what I said.

[carr0498]

Yeah but it's got pretty pictures, colours and arrows for the simpleminded folks to follow

[CHMultimedia]

Putting it like that... this is the perfect infographic explanation for those who spams here.

Now if only we can get them to read this...