Nokia 8 Sirocco

[VoraciousLion]

Awaiting Android pie

 

[Sumen]

MTN clearance sale:
https://www.mtn.co.za/SiteCollectio...6860_MTN September Trader V8 Final lo-res.pdf

 

[isie]

got the september security patch , but still no Pie

 

[Sumen]

Cellucity/Vodacom Price Cut:
https://cellucity.co.za/wp-content/uploads/catalogues/October2018/10/index.html

 

[isie]

october security patch downloaded and installed
so if release date for pie is November , looking back at all security update timelines we should get it mid November

 

[Sumen]

The Nokia 8 Sirocco appears to have been quietly discontinued by HMD Global

 

[isie]

The Nokia 8 Sirocco appears to have been quietly discontinued by HMD Global

I think the 7 Plus killed the Sirocco -

 

[TedLasso]

I think the 7 Plus killed the Sirocco -

Exactly. Wonder how the new 7.1 really is. If it has a Snapdragon 800 series processor, then that would be my next phone. Don't have articles to hand, but apparently the cameras are much better on the 7.1

 

[Sumen]

Exactly. Wonder how the new 7.1 really is. If it has a Snapdragon 800 series processor, then that would be my next phone. Don't have articles to hand, but apparently the cameras are much better on the 7.1

7.1 has a Snapdragon 636 SoC.

 

[bxm]

The Nokia 8 Sirocco appears to have been quietly discontinued by HMD Global

I think it was just a glitch. When I click on the "Buy Now" button it takes me to a page where I can select a retailer.
(https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_za/nokia-8-sirocco#buy) Hopefully the phone won't be discontinued so soon.

 

[hj2k_x]

This why VC was giving them away on BF?

 

[ShloshMalosh]

This why VC was giving them away on BF?

its still on sale

must be - its basically a free phone.

1st thing i did was check the activity on XDA... i think i'll pass

 

[hj2k_x]

its still on sale

must be - its basically a free phone.

1st thing i did was check the activity on XDA... i think i'll pass

What will discontinuing it do, though? The software is the latest version of Android. Should still be good for a while?

 

[isie]

What will discontinuing it do, though? The software is the latest version of Android. Should still be good for a while?

OS updates guaranteed for another year at least and security updates for a further 2

 

[hj2k_x]

OS updates guaranteed for another year at least and security updates for a further 2

Indeed. Not bad for a free phone

 

[isie]

Indeed. Not bad for a free phone

been using it for a few months , nothing to complain about its working well.

 

[Sumen]

Cellucity Price Cut - https://cellucity.co.za/wp-content/uploads/catalogues/December2018/15/index.html#zoom=z

 

[bobbyb]

I want to get a screen protector and cover before I unbox the thing. I've looked online and reviews on what is available for the Sirocco are generally poor.
Any advice on what to buy / where to buy / where to post for guidance and recommendation?

 

[Sumen]

I want to get a screen protector and cover before I unbox the thing. I've looked online and reviews on what is available for the Sirocco are generally poor.
Any advice on what to buy / where to buy / where to post for guidance and recommendation?

There's a case in the box.
Takealot and loot have various screen protectors and cases available.

 

[bxm]

I'm busy downloading the "Google Security Patch 2018-12" on my Nokia 8 Sirocco. The download size is 78.1 Mb. Model number TA-1005.

Looks like Nokia is still baking our Pie