The Nokia 3 (codename: heart) was launched in February 2017 with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, later upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie. In this guide, we will show you how to install AOSP Android 10 Q on your Nokia 3 device. Android 10 is the latest version of Google’s Android OS, featuring a range of new features and UI changes. The Android 10 update has already started rolling out to Nokia 3 devices, as well as devices from other manufacturers such as Essential PH and Redmi K20 Pro.
Android is an open-source project by Google, which means that any smartphone OEM can make or customize their own Android ROM using the source code. A custom ROM or firmware runs on the Android OS core but offers a different user experience. If you’re new to the Android ecosystem, it’s worth noting that the AOSP is a custom ROM.
The Nokia 3 features a 5.0-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and is powered by a MediaTek MT6737 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The phone has 16GB of internal memory and comes with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies. It was launched with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, later upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo and has a non-removable Li-Ion 2630 mAh battery.
What’s on Android 10?
Google has started rolling out the latest Android 10 version update to its Pixel series devices which is the 10th iteration of Android OS. It brings plenty of new features to the device system like system UI, new gesture navigation, improved privacy and location control. The update also offers enhanced app permissions, foldable display support, security features, system-wide dark mode, etc.
The Android 10 also offers built-in call screening, multi-camera API, smart replies in the notification panel, 5G support, improved call quality, bubble feature, live caption, and more. While the latest version also improves battery life, Focus mode which is similar to the Do Not Disturb mode, etc. Apart from that Android 10 also features 65 new emojis. It also comes with direct audio streaming support to hearing aid devices.
Android 10 Features
Here we will provide short details of the most highlighted features of Android 10 (aka Android Q). Check out the Top 10 Android 10 features.
- Live Caption: This feature will automatically start caption when you will play media on your phone.
- Smart Reply: It will offer suggested responses or actions to your incoming messages like Facebook Messenger.
- Sound Amplifier: It will boost audio, filter background noise, and fine-tune the sound for the improved listening experience.
- New Gesture Navigation: This system is now smoother and faster than before.
- Dark Theme: It offers better battery backup and reduces eye strain during lowlight conditions.
- Privacy Controls: It feature offers your device system to choose when and how your data will be shared.
- Location Controls: It feature also offers advanced security layer and control any apps or the map to access your location.
- Faster Security Updates: This option will be useful for both the smartphone OEMs and users via Google Play service. This will offer faster updates.
- Focus Mode: It’s an improved version of Digital Wellbeing feature with enhanced user interface and few changes.
- Family Link: It’s quite similar to the Focus mode which is basically for kids. The parents can now control device or apps usage time limits and content limits as well.
Android 10 AOSP Custom ROM:
After the release of Android 10 officially to Pixel devices, Xiaomi and OnePlus are also providing beta builds. Now, the AOSP Custom ROM developers have developed the latest ROM version for the Nokia 3 devices. Now, check out the installation steps along with download links and pre-requirements below.
Any bugs ?? Can we install this on ta-1032 ?