Android 4.1 vs Android 4.2 -- The Jelly Bean Brothers

How does Android 4.2 Jelly Bean differ from the earlier Android 4.1 Jelly Bean? Is the newer Jelly Bean much better than its older brother? Find the answers to these questions and more by watching this video.
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[MrRemmy]

This was by far the best 4.1 4.2 tutorial/differences video I've seen! Great job! Very clear, simple and accurate!!!

[pawprints]

Watching these makes me want to stick with my ice cream sandwich... these look too much like kitkat which ive played around with and theyve made it too simple. I hope it doesnt become outdated anytime soon because in the newer versions the appearance just isnt as great.

[alt]

It's a weird feeling watching this in 2018 and hearing "a modern and sophisticated look"

[GonzaloMassa]

Yeah, I just like more the way it was in 4.1, more intuitive and all in one touch target. Thank You!

[reecemel]

Actually they are probably my favourite feature from 4.2. Such a great feature

[alerCR]

I really liked the before and after comparison! really great!

[iMarle]

Solid review.im running a custom 4.2.2 to on my Sprint GNex and so far I'm liking the updates.Hope the latest update comes to Sprint for those who don't user oms

[ChrisCruz]

That was a very good and informative video. Honestly I had no idea what the difference was between the two releases of Jelly Bean and now I know. Thanks!

[The-DP]

Android 4.2 also has MMS Group Messaging, which is nice if you text a group of people (especially those with iPhones). Your conversation will be threaded in one message.

The Google Music app in 4.2 also got gapless playback, a HUGE plus and makes listening a joy.

[Lazengogh]

Thanks for showing how to see the developer options menu again! I thought it was gone for good.

[NonameHello]

Great video, thanks. I thing the major update is for the tablets, the new multi-user function which means a lot for the users.

[iMarle]

Solid review.Im running a 4.2.2 rom on my Sprint GNex until it comes

[AvoidTheseMemes]

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for the info!

[oneand]

Covering all bases I guess. Do you play with your phone while watching the video? I do. I'm glad he went over it twice.

PS: Nice video guys!

[psymonkey]

This was a great video, thank you. I have a nexus 7 with 4.2 and an Asus Transformer with 4.1 that is currently in the process of updating to 4.2. While I'd noticed differences, they seemed very minor. Many of the subtleties you've pointed out I hadn't noticed at all.

[ItsYaBoiRick]

1. Android goes in alphabetical order. They're on Jelly bean now, so it's going to be a while before they reach the letter "S". Many belive next Major OS update will be named Key Lime Pie.

2.Background data as in your 3g/4g? You can turn off data when not using it. But not specifically background data because then apps wouldn't be able to update notifications. But you can toggle data on and off quite easily with the app power toggles.

[Vincentvoni]

This is a great video! 4.2 has a lot of new features!

[databbs]

Sun? Are you from the Philippines? Wow! 5 minutes in and you've showcased the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and the Nexus 7.

[Itbankrock]

Well it's still a great idea to put the MOST IMPORTANT stuff on the lockscreen to make things much quicker to execute, but ehh I still like the idea of integrating Google Now, Unlock, and Camera into one pane.

[hord]

I agree, there is no point of a lock screen if that in the case unless you do it for security