Google and LG's Nexus 4 already runs Android Jelly Bean -- making it even more of a steal, if you can lay your hands on one -- but it looks like we could soon see it upgraded to the latest version (4.2.2).
Nexus 4s running Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 have been spotted in the wild, SlashGear reports. The update is said to be rolling out in Brazil and Malaysia now, though there's been no official word from Google. Let's hope the UK isn't far behind.
One report mentions a batch of 1,000 Nexus 4s is shipping out in Brazil, and will reach mobile networks (and customers) this month. One site was even sent a review unit running Android 4.2.2, so it's definitely out there.
4.2.2 is only an incremental upgrade, so don't expect a whole new feature set. It seems like most of the tweaks involve bug fixes, so nothing will be radically different. Still though, any update is welcome. And the Nexus 4 should really be one of the first out of the gate with the latest build of Android, seeing as it is made by Google.
The Nexus 4 was one of the best handsets released last year, earning our coveted Editors' Choice award. What with it being an absolute steal at just £240, it promptly sold out. More stock became available, but it didn't last long. Head to Google Play, and you'll see both 8GB and 16GB models are still sold out. Quite a situation.
Plucky Internet sleuths revealed around 400,000 Nexus 4s have been built, so let's hope Google can restock its digital shop sharpish.
Do you use the Nexus 4? If not, which version of Android are you running? I can't be the only one still stuck on Gingerbread, surely? Let me know in the comments, or on our Facebook page.
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anonymous 12 January, 2013 10:40
I have the galaxy nexus running 4.2.1
For me personally, it's the best os out there. ios or windows phone don't come close.
anonymous 12 January, 2013 15:33
LG Nexus 4 8gb since Dec 28.
Android 4.2.1, smooth as silk to use, this phone is awesome.
Can`t say that I`ve had any issues with OS
anonymous 12 January, 2013 21:04
This is probably just to disable the infamous Nexus 4 LTE hack.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/23/how-to-enable-4g-lte-on-the-google-nexus-4/
Hopefully it will also mean the Nexus 4 factory image reappears on https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
anonymous 13 January, 2013 00:15
Has to be said Android has it nailed at the moment. Just swyped this on galaxy nexus running 4.2.1 which has been great for updates, as you would expect. Jelly bean is so smooth it enhances all the functionality of Android.
andydandy 13 January, 2013 07:49
Be nice to have a Nuxus 4 to install it on....
anonymous 13 January, 2013 08:27
I was lucky enough to get my Nexus 4 in the 2nd release the UK got in mid December. I hate to use the word awesome but it really is AWSOME :-)
anonymous 13 January, 2013 20:13
What's the point of raving about this phone if you can't get one? Resellers are charging double, sometimes treble the rrp on pay store. Google are a joke.
Jason Dimopoulos 13 January, 2013 22:40
The point in talking about it is so people are aware of all the phones out now and allow them to make a decision on which phone they should buy. In the case of the nexus 4; whether to wait or not for it to come back on sale.
I got a nexus 4 on 28th Dec. Running 4.2.1.
Its a beautiful phone, which is very smooth. Couple of things on the camera software could be a little better, I do find its not the best at focusing.
Plus the video player is awful, but was sorted with a quick download of VLC.
anonymous 14 January, 2013 19:57
On one web forum, some clowns reckon they're making X zillion of these phones every week, but they aren't on sale at all, so how does that work?
The latest news is that there's a rumour that Nexus 4 production was halted. For what reason is only speculation at the moment?
Estifanos T. Zewde 14 February, 2013 00:52
My Nexus 7 just received JB 4.2.2 OTA update here in Scotland, UK