Oppo F1S no longer receiving Android Updates. What are my options?

Ltreebytheriver on 28/09/2019 - 11:34

I bought an Oppo F1S from JB Hifi around 3 years ago.
Had the battery replaced for free under warranty at the start of this year.

Now it is not receiving Android Updates, and simple apps like McDonalds don't work anymore.
The phone is otherwise working fine, just wish it would get more updates.

I was thinking the following options:
- Installing a custom rom. (I have rooted a Google Nexus tablet before, but I nearly bricked it, so my technical skills aren't the best (Although I could follow instructions I guess)
- Buying a new android phone (although, if they won't be supported in 3 years, what's the point?)

What do you suggest I do? Any other suggestions?

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Comments

  • scrimshaw on 28/09/2019 - 11:40
    +1

    Sell the phone to recoup cost and buy a new phone is your other third option.

    Based on eBay listings made in the last month, this phone can still sell for around $70~120

  • fishball on 28/09/2019 - 11:42
    +2

    Backup everything and installing a custom rom would be my best bet. Worst case scenario you break it and you have to buy a new phone. Best case you learn something new, you get a workable phone too.

    Nowadays it is pretty easy to install custom roms, I used to struggle a bit installing Cyanogenmod lol

    Here's a guide to get you started:
    https://www.androidblog.gs/update-oppo-f1s-to-android-9-0-p/

    • treebytheriver on 28/09/2019 - 16:59

      These are helpful instructions. Thanks.

  • whooah1979 on 28/09/2019 - 12:29
    +5

    3 years is a good life. Give it to the next homeless person you meet and buy a new handset.

  • kerfuffle on 28/09/2019 - 13:23
    +2

    I would have thought three years of updates is standard for a budget Android phone?

    • plmko on 28/09/2019 - 13:51

      Yes but how old was it already when OP bought it.

      • kerfuffle on 28/09/2019 - 13:52
        +1

        I did some Googling before making my comment and I believe it was released in 2016

    • treebytheriver on 28/09/2019 - 17:08

      You say "Budget Android Phone".
      If I bought a flagship phone like a Google Pixel, would that be supported for longer?

      • mbck on 28/09/2019 - 18:36
        +3

        The original pixel is getting android 10…that's 3 major upgrades.

  • Dont Care on 28/09/2019 - 14:01
    +3

    3 years? get a new phone

  • treebytheriver on 28/09/2019 - 16:58

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
    Still in two minds. I guess I don't want a wasteful life with churning through phones every 3 years. But if I sell it I guess the phone is still being used, and someone comes out with a still ok phone, win-win.

    • scrimshaw on 28/09/2019 - 17:10
      +1

      There are also businesses that take buy old and phones like Mazuma mobile if you're too lazy to list them on ebay.

      They won't pay you very much but at least the phone isn't going straight to the trash heap.

  • mbck on 28/09/2019 - 18:38

    I say, if you don't install/download a lot of things, you should be safe.

    If you download apps, then that's a different story all together

  • treebytheriver on 05/03/2020 - 16:11
    +1

    As an update by the way, I ended up buying the TCL Plex for $249 (Glad I waited for such a great bargain).
    And then putting my Oppo up on ebay. I'm surprised it sold for over $100! Win win all round.

    Thanks for all your suggestions.

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