Nokia 1 Plus receives Android 10 update: How to install
What's the story
HMD Global is working to bring the latest Android update to all of its handsets ranging from the flagship Nokia 9 PureView to even the entry-level ones. In the latest development, the company has started rolling out the Android 10 (Go Edition) update for its budget-friendly Nokia 1 Plus handset. In the first phase, the firmware is being released in 19 countries.
Key details
About the update
According to reports, the Android 10 (Go Edition) update improves the phone's functionality and privacy settings, thanks to a new and more secure form of encryption called Adiantum. Further, all the Go-branded apps including Google Go and YouTube Go are getting upgraded with new features. To manually check for the update, users need to go to Settings > System > Advanced >System Updates.
Design and display
Meanwhile, here's recalling the Nokia 1 Plus
The Nokia 1 Plus features a plastic body with thick bezels at the top and bottom, and a single rear camera. Evidently, the design and specifications are not fancy as this is an entry-level smartphone. It gets a 5.45-inch qHD (480x960 pixels) LCD touchscreen that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset comes in three colors: Black, Red and Blue.
Information
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Nokia 1 Plus houses a single 8MP camera on the rear side and a basic 5MP selfie snapper. As for video recording, both cameras support 720p videos at up to 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Nokia 1 Plus draws power from a quad-core 1.5GHz MediaTek processor, coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB/16GB of storage (expandable up to 128GB). Under the hood, it packs a 2,500mAh battery and runs Android Go platform, which is an optimized version of Android OS for low-configuration smartphones. Further, it offers support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 4G LTE, FM Radio, and a headphone jack.