Nokia 3 gets Android 9 Pie update

Nokia phones running Android are one of the first to get the all important updates thanks to running on the Android One platform. The Nokia 3 is one of the lower end spec devices made by HMD, but also one of the best selling due to low price making it an attractive purchase for many smartphone users.

The Nokia 3 has just had the update for Android 9 Pie so owners of this device can get all the benefits of the latest version of the OS. If you have a Nokia 3 check your settings for a software update, you may get the update show already, or you may have to press the ‘Check for Updates’ button to push it through. Until then check out the press release below from HMD.

Press Release

Android 9 Pie roll out on the Nokia 3 starts today

This brings the number of Nokia smartphones running on Android 9 Pie to 19 London UK, 3^rd June 2019: Keeping with its promise of offering a smartphone experience that keeps getting better, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that Nokia 3 will upgrade to Android 9 Pie starting today*.

With this, we are further expanding our portfolio of Nokia smartphones running on the latest OS from Android, bringing the latest innovations from Google to a total of 19 smartphones.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global: “We’ve been focused on bringing the latest Android experience to every Nokia phone fan – irrespective of the price segment. Today, I am delighted to share that first-generation Nokia 3 will start receiving the Android 9 Pie upgrade.

This means consumers can expect the latest OS experiences and innovations from Google even in the affordable segment. Our promise has been to offer a smartphone experience that just keeps getting better and we are excited to be delivering on that promise.” Android 9 Pie upgrade on Nokia 3 brings AI driven innovations to user’s daily routines, saving time, improving battery life, adjusting screen brightness, anticipating what you’re likely to want to do next and even providing the tools to better manage your screen time with Digital Wellbeing.
Key features of Android 9 Pie

Slices – Identifies relevant information of favourite apps to make them more easily              accessible when required

Adaptive Battery – Uses deep learning to understand usage patterns and prioritise battery             power on important apps 

Adaptive Brightness – Automatically adapts phone brightness by learning from user interactions with different settings

New system navigation – Features a single home button that provides intelligent predictions             and suggestions (user enabled)

Digital Wellbeing– Gives you a complete picture of your digital habits and disconnect when you want to

*Roll out to markets is operator dependant