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What are the drawbacks of the version of Android used in Nokia models compared to regular Android versions? For example, how does the Android as used in Nokia X , XL compare to Android Icecream Sandwich , Jelly Bean and Kitkat?

Susendeep D
2014-07-05 16:09:51
Nokia uses Android 4.1.2 JellyBean OS as its base and API level 18.So,any apps depending on KitKat OS will not run on new Nokia Platform 2 OS.No access to Google Play store.
Hovsep A
2014-07-03 12:14:17
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Nokia X Platform overviewhttp://developer.nokia.com/nokia-x/platform-overviewNokia X is a customized platform built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), AOSP/Code Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 for Nokia X (normandy)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710107Nokia X: Five reasons why it is not just another Androidhttp://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nokia-x-not-a-typical-android-phone/1/345708.htmlNokia X: Six reasons why this is no plain vanilla Android smartphonehttp://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/six-things-that-make-nokia-x-stand-out-from-android/