Android 10 was launched in early September and Google has just confirmed that all phones launched after January 31, 2020 must have the new OS. According to XDA Developers, Google will authorize the use of GMS (Google Mobile Services) only if the OEM has provided a build, based on the latest Android 10. Google Mobile Services in action The step, made by the Mountain View company, is to ensure all manufacturers will provide up-to-date software to their users and Google will be able to issue timely security updates. However, the documentation says builds must be approved before...
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