There aren't many topics that Android users are particularly interested in as big, feature-rich updates. And with Android 8.0 Oreo looming on the horizon, we are again attacked by questions. Will the Galaxy S8 receive this update? When can I update my Galaxy S7? How about my Galaxy S6? Here we will write what we know. Please be patient as we will update this article whenever more details become available.
We will return to the question of which device will be updated, but for now we cannot make any predictions about the timing. So, for example, the Galaxy S8, of course, will receive Android 8.0, but when - we do not know yet. So let's move on to the Galaxy device lists.
These Galaxy devices will receive Android 8.0 Oreo:
- Galaxy S8- development, launch, find out. 02/14/18 - the beginning of the update deployment.
- Galaxy S8 +- development, launch of a trial version. 02/14/18 - the beginning of the update deployment.
- Galaxy S8 Active
- Galaxy Note 8 - Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update. 03/16/18 - start of the update deployment.
- Galaxy Note FE- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy S7
- Galaxy S7 Edge .
- Galaxy S7 Active- Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update
- Galaxy A8 (2018)- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy A8 + (2018)- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy A7 (2017)- Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update.
- Galaxy A5 (2017)- Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update.
- Galaxy A3 (2017)- Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update.
- Galaxy J7 (2017) / Pro models- J7s usually receive at least one major OS update
- Galaxy J5 (2017) / Pro models- J5s usually receive at least one major OS update
- Galaxy j7 max- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy C9 Pro- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy C7 Pro- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy Tab S3 — flagship tablets usually get two major OS updates
- Galaxy Xcover 4- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)- Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
- Galaxy Tab 10.1 (2016)- Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update
These Galaxy devices may receive Android 8.0 Oreo:
- Galaxy S6 series but there were rumors (see comments)
- Galaxy A9 Pro
- Galaxy A8 (2016)- Android 8.0 will be the second OS update, but not sure yet
- Galaxy J7 (2016)
- Galaxy J5 (2016)- unclear yet, as one major OS update is already there
- Galaxy J3 (2017)- not all previous J3 models received a significant OS upgrade
- Galaxy Tab S2 VE (2016 models)- not yet known
- Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016)- not yet known
- Galaxy J7 Prime (OnNxt)
- Galaxy Tab E 8.0- it is not yet known, but there was information that it might be
These Galaxy devices will not receive Android 8.0:
- Galaxy S4 series- will not receive a major Android update (final version 5.0.1)
- Galaxy S5 series- will not receive a major Android update (final version 6.0)
- Galaxy Note 5- already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy A7 (2016)- already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy A5 (2016)- already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy A3 (2016)- already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy J3 (2016)- did not receive an OS update and is unlikely to happen later
- Galaxy J2 (2016)- did not receive an OS update, it is unlikely that this will happen later
- Galaxy J1 version- these devices usually do not receive OS updates
How do we get to these lists, you ask? Tracking Samsung's Android updates over a long period of time makes it obvious that many series and devices always receive two major OS updates before proceeding with a security update. However, as stated above, this rule is not entirely valid for most of the Galaxy J series, as well as for some other devices.
Over time, we will update the lists above when we receive new information or when information appears elsewhere. We have not included devices that have already stopped receiving major OS updates, such as the Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4, even though they still receive new security patches on a regular basis. Other devices not on this list will be added when we have information available for the report.
The last thing we have to point out is that we are certainly not Samsung. This list is in no way based on official information and only lists our predictions and not official policies. Samsung updates... If our information is found to be in error, we will update this article, but we are not responsible for updating your device. If you think we have missed a device in the last two years, please let us know in the comments and we will try to add information about this device to our list.
Information update:
- May 1, 2018: .
- April 30, 2018: Oreo development has begun for the Galaxy A8 and A8 +.
- April 26, 2018: Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition is receiving Android 8.0 update in South Korea.
- April 25, 2018: Galaxy A7 (2017) receives Android 8.0 update in Vietnam.
- April 24, 2018: Oreo update for Galaxy A3 (2017) became available in Russia.
- April 18, 2018: Galaxy A5 (2017) is updated to Android 8.0.
- April 3, 2018: AT&T and T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active devices are getting the Oreo update.
- March 27, 2018: added more devices to the list including Tab A 8.0 and 10.1 models.
- March 16, 2018: The Galaxy Note 8 is starting to receive the official Android 8.0 update in select markets.
- February 22, 2018: Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy S8 has been renewed. The new stable version of the firmware resolves a critical issue with an unexpected restart of the device.
- February 15, 2018: For undefined period.
- February 14, 2018: Rollout of Android 8.0 update for Galaxy S8 / S8 + in selected countries.
- January 30, 2018:
- January 15, 2018: completed Android beta testing 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy S8. According to preliminary data, the release is scheduled for January 31 - early February.
- December 8, 2017: download link leaked to the network via Reddit trial version Android firmware 8.0.0 for unlocked Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U). Installation requires official build N950USQS2BQK2 and is only available for the Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy Note 8 in the US.
- November 1, 2017: started in a number of countries. ...
- October 24, 2017: Android Oreo is expected to be ready for release in early 2018.
- October 15, 2017: for devices such as Galaxy S8, Note 8 and others, there will be no intermediate versions of Android 7.1.x, the transition will take place from Android 7.0 immediately to Android 8.0.
- September 21, 2017: Oreo beta is expected for the Galaxy S8.
- September 8, 2017: development of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 has begun.
- September 4, 2017: added more devices to the list.
- August 21, 2017: it was officially announced that Android 8.0 will be called "Oreo". We expect specific update information for multiple Galaxy devices to come out in the coming weeks.
- June 27, 2017: The first list of Galaxy devices that will receive Android 8.0 has been released.
The first release of Android Oreo for smartphones Samsung Galaxy is finally on the market and today we want to tell you everything we know and think we know about Samsung's plans for the Galaxy S6 and other Galaxy phones and tablets.
Despite the release of the update for the first Galaxy phones Samsung is still not talking about its plans for smartphones and tablets in the series. However, we can fill in a few gaps about Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
In this roundup, you will learn the important things about Samsung's update and Oreo release on popular mid-range smartphones and tablets.
We will update this article as we continue to receive new information on Samsung's plans for Android Oreo, so bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.
UpdatingOreo onSamsungGalaxyOreo: What's new?
Let's start with some things you should know about Android 8.0 Oreo and the new Samsung Experience 9.0 interface.
Samsung's Android Oreo is not identical Google versions running on Pixel and Nexus devices, but the two systems have a lot in common.
Operating system Google android 8.0 Oreo is packed to the brim with new features, tweaks and improvements. The system comes with over 60 new and redesigned emojis, updated notifications, improved download speeds, deep colors, auto-complete, and several new security features.
Another notable change: Galaxy and Android Oreo users will no longer be able to store fingerprint, iris, or face data unless they use screen lock protection like pattern, PIN, or password.
On our site you will find a comparison guide between Android Oreo and Android Nougat. This is a helpful article for anyone looking to review the changes before Samsung releases these updates.
As for Samsung's version of Android Oreo, here's what we know so far.
The new Samsung Experience 9.0 user interface is packed full of new features, improvements, and customizations. Some of these features are:
Refreshing the home screen and quick settings panel;
Samsung keyboard update;
New Edge features;
Custom colored folders;
Improved privacy of the photo gallery;
Improving hours;
New emoji;
New and improved keyboardSamsung.
Fast and smart "Search".
New keyboards for fast typing;
New emoticons, emoji,GIFs and stickers;
Color filters;
Galaxy S7 Active
Galaxy A8 (2016)
Galaxy A8 (2018)
Galaxy A8 + (2018)
Galaxy A7 (2017)
Galaxy A5 (2017)
Galaxy A3 (2017)
Galaxy J7 (2017)
Galaxy J5 (2017)
These devices are listed on the unofficial Android 8.0 Galaxy update list on the Chinese Weibo, backed up by the unofficial update list from the XDA-Developer forum, and some have appeared on the vendor software update list mobile communications USA.
T-Mobile has confirmed several other Android 8.0 Oreo updates ahead of Samsung's announcements.
American service provider pointed to Galaxy update Note 8, Galaxy J7 Prime, Galaxy Tab E 8, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge up to Android 8.0.
It also promises Android Oreo updates for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy Note 5. The information seems to confirm an update for these devices. The rest of the smartphones and the update status are in the "Manufacturer Development" phase.
Several reports claim Samsung is focusing on developing the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A3 and Galaxay Tab S3.
In fact, the Oreo update for the Galaxy S7 just recently leaked to the internet from Vietnam.
The US is also testing the Oreo update on the Galaxy S8 Active. Galaxy S8 Active - rugged Samsung version Galaxy S8. Unlike its predecessors, the smartphone model is less exclusive.
The following devicesGalaxy may not receiveAndroid 8.0Oreo
If you have a device that is two years old, or a device that has already received two big Android updates, the chances of getting Android Oreo are extremely slim.
This means that popular devices such as the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5 have passed the update age no matter what.
Along with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5, here are a few other devices that might be limited to Android Nougat:
Galaxy S6 Active
Galaxy A7 (2016)
Galaxy A5 (2016)
Galaxy A3 (2016)
Galaxy J3 (2016)
Galaxy J2 (2016)
This is not an official list, and we could see some models being excluded and, on the contrary, added to this list before all is said and done.
Unofficial device listGalaxy upgraded toAndroidOreo.
A Samsung customer service representative recently claimed that the Galaxy S6 Android Oreo update will see the light of day in January or February, but we wouldn't expect something like that.
If these devices remain on Android Nougat, this does not mean that the software support will end. Samsung and its manufacturing partners are supporting devices with security updates and various bug fixes well beyond the two-year support period.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge, two smartphones that are still on Marshmallow, however, recently received an update with the latest security fixes from the company.
UpdatingSamsung in February
And while your mind is obsessed with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and Android 8.0, your next update is likely to be neither.
Samsung continues to release monthly security updates that provide fixes (from Google and Samsung) for potential problem areas and, in some cases, bug fixes for Nougat.
The company recently released another January security update and provided fixes for several critical security flaws. The update is rolling out to Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6 and more.
Google recently rolled out the February security patches and we expect Samsung to release its own version of the February update soon. Android Oreo for the Galaxy S8 arrives with the February update.
The company is reportedly working on a February update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 without Android 8.0, so there is a chance the Note 8 will receive these fixes before it gets Oreo.
At the end of August, Android 8.0 Oreo became publicly available. Updates for the Nexus and Pixel devices were immediately released, and some of the announced new items hit the market immediately with the latest "green robot". But when will not the newest smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy S7, get Android Oreo?
The first and most important factor is how quickly Samsung releases software updates to its devices. Android 7.0 Nougat for Galaxy smartphone S7 was released six months after the official release of the system. Those. if we take August 23, 2017 (Oreo release date) as a starting point, then we can assume that in early spring 2018 the smartphone will receive an update.
But unfortunately, besides the numbers, there is also a real state of affairs. Some reports indicate that it will take some time for Samsung to test Android Oreo, so users will only receive the update in mid-2018. However, Google quite strongly reproaches manufacturers for the long optimization of their shells, so it is doubtful that the release will be delayed for such a long time.
Usually Koreans take a long time to adapt new versions of Android for their devices, so beta versions are likely to appear, which would increase the speed of fixing bugs and shortcomings.
But is Android 8 Oreo really needed for Samsung Galaxy S7 users? It seems that the current 7th version also works quite well. On the one hand, yes, the update brings almost no cosmetic improvements. The main feature of Android Oreo is that the system has greatly improved performance and security. And these criteria will come in handy for any device.
In addition, Android 8 has features such as picture-in-picture, print support, auto-fill data in applications, and more freedom for developers, which will certainly affect the release and operation of software.
Next update Android will be.
Updating: Motorola has confirmed that most latest phones will receive updates soon, including the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus, which were initially dropped from the update list (marketing error). It has now been confirmed that the Essential Phone will be updated to Oreo in the next few months.
Android Oreo is the official name of the next version of the popular mobile operating system Google now available for select devices.
In terms of core features, Oreo focuses on speed and efficiency. For most smartphones updated to Android 8.0, otherwise known as Oreo, download speeds will be doubled, which we have already seen on the Google Pixel. In addition, updating the operating system will pay attention to background activity that drains your battery and mobile traffic.
While Oreo has subtle visual tweaks, some promise to be useful, including a picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for apps like YouTube, Hangouts and others, and a redesigned notification shape that promises to make it easier to check notifications.
Find out more about best features available with the Android Oreo update. But first check which phones are compatible with software from google.
Didn't find your phone? There's no reason to worry yet as more and more manufacturers are approving their phones for day-to-day updates, including Essential, Huawei, Samsung, Motorola, LG, HDM Global (Nokia), Sony and others.
The list of supported devices will undoubtedly grow as time goes on, with the Google Pixel 2 coming out on October 4th, for example.
Along with the likely improvements to Doze, which intelligently conserves battery while your phone is idle, it's possible that Android Oreo could squeeze a few more hours out of your phone.
Contextual click options
Tried to copy the address to e-mail so you can embed it in Google Maps? No more, says Android 8.0 Oreo.
Using machine learning, the OS can now recognize which application is best suited for the character sequence you are working with. Another example: the ability to highlight a phone number or insert it into a set.
Responsive icons
As the name suggests, Google has put in place strict design guidelines that developers follow to create a consistent visual style for more apps.
Plus, these new app icons will animate based on user interaction and ... have you seen the animation demo? Take a look. Looks awesome.
It looks like Google hasn't posted these awesome icons yet, but we hope and look forward to seeing them in next update Android 8.
Improving audio performance
Android update Oreo now offers native support for LDAC, a Bluetooth-enabled audio codec.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first Android smartphone to come with Bluetooth 5 pre-installed, a technology that will expand bandwidth and wireless speed limits for your content and thus improve the quality of audio content transmitted over wireless network between the smartphone and the headphones.
And while many devices will follow suit, the audio quality on Android gets even better with support for Android 8.0 Oreo LDAC, Sony's high-definition Bluetooth audio codec.
We already see a lot of options in the developer settings for adjusting the audio bitrate and we expect more progress to be made in the future. This can be especially important for users looking to buy the best wireless earbuds.
This is great news, especially since the Google Pixel 2 lacks a headphone jack.
Notification dots
Notification dots are new to Android Oreo update.
Ancient users who have been using iOS and some third-party launchers for many years are familiar with the notification shortcut on home screen app icons as a built-in Android feature.
Unlike iOS, Android Oreo doesn't tell you how many pending alerts a given app has, but now you know where to look, which is good.
New emoji
Here are the new emojis forAndroid 8.
Google has finally replaced the general emoji style from older versions of Android and now offers round emoji for Android Oreo.
There are also new emoji in the form of fairies, mermaids, giraffes, wizards and many more.
Easter eggs
An Android update wouldn't be complete without Easter eggs. Oddly enough, Oreo also comes with a mini-game that continues the idea behind Android Nougat.
But on Oreo, clicking and holding the OS logo takes you to a mysterious blank screen that only features an octopus. This mini-game is pretty simple and not too playful.
You can drag the octopus around the screen, watching its tentacles float all over the place. That's all. This game appeared on the net before we knew about the sweet new name Android 8.
Other functionsAndroidOreo
Google is pushing a number of features with the Android Oreo update that we've already seen, but that means we'll likely see more from each feature in the future.
Android Instant Apps - the way you can use apps without installing them, use your web browser instead - is getting a boost with Android 8, so expect more developer support soon.
Google also includes an auto-fill option in Android 8, so you can sign into some of your favorite apps faster.
There are new accessibility options including simple audio controls and quick access from the navigation bar for functions such as zooming in or out for dialogue.
In addition, there are even more options, such as new downloadable fonts, restricting the location of the background, notification of the package, new function Wi-Fi Assistant, a pop-up help window and notification categories so you can better control what you see.
We'll be bringing new features to this section when Google demonstrates them, as well as new smartphones that are ready for the Android 8.0 Oreo update.
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