Nokia G42 5G Receives Android 14 Software Update. HMD Global has started rolling out the Android 14 update to its budget 5G smartphone, the Nokia G42 5G. Weighing in at a hefty 2.68GB, the update brings a host of new features and improvements to the device.
The Nokia G42 5G was launched in mid-2022 with Android 12 out of the box. This Android 14 update, carrying the software version 2.160, keeps the phone up-to-date into 2024. It also includes the latest December 2023 Android security patch.
New Features and Enhancements
Some of the key additions with this update include:
Health Data Management – Better tools to aggregate and analyze health metrics from various apps and sensors. Users can now conveniently access and manage health data.
App Data Permissions – The update shows clearer prompts for allowing or denying app permissions to access private data like location, storage, microphone, etc. This enables users to make more informed choices.
Inclusive Features – There are improved visual, hearing and cognitive assistance features such as screen/camera flashes for notifications, text-to-speech, larger display fonts and adaptive interface scaling.
Battery Insights – Detailed statistics showing screen usage since full charge allows for optimizing battery life as required.
Customization – More options for customizing the look through wallpapers, icon packs, themes, and an updated lock screen with templates.
Sharing Menu – The new share user interface makes it quicker to share content across apps and contacts.
Predictive Back Gestures – An AI-based model predicts if the user wants to go back to the previous screen.
The update also brings UI changes to some pre-loaded apps and system optimization overall for faster performance.
Specifications
As a quick refresher, some key specifications of the Nokia G42 5G include:
- 6.56-inch 720p IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset
- 4/6GB RAM options
- 128GB internal storage, microSD card slot
- 50MP (f/1.8) main + 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide + 2MP depth rear cameras
- 8MP (f/2.0) selfie camera
- Side fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- 5000mAh battery, 20W charging
The phone launched with Android 12 and will now receive Android 15 later down the line following this latest update.
