The Android 8.0 Oreo operating system was released by Google. The next wave of updates for smartphones from different manufacturers will begin soon. Which devices will be upgraded to G8 - read on Trashbox.
Android 8.0 for Google Pixel and Nexus
Smartphones and one tablet from these lines will definitely receive a stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo, since . The list of lucky winners looks like this:
- Nexus 5X.
- Nexus 6P.
- Nexus Player.
- Pixel C.
- Pixel.
- Pixel XL.
Before the final release, two more test builds will be released. It’s safe to say that for all representatives of the Nexus line in this list, the update to the “eight” will be the last. Their active life cycle is already coming to an end - only security system updates remain. Thus, 2017 will be the year of the complete death of the Nexus line.
Android 8.0 for Samsung
Android 8.0 for Samsung smartphones will definitely see the light of day, but many popular gadgets will remain without the latest version. As always, the update will come with a long delay - you can’t expect anything else from the Koreans.
The list of Samsung devices supporting Android 8.0 may look like this:
- Galaxy S8/S8+.
- Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge / S7 Active.
- Galaxy A3/A5/A7 (2017).
- Galaxy A3 / A5 / A7 / A9 (2016) - unlikely.
- Galaxy J5/J7/J7 Prime (2017).
- Galaxy C9/C9 Pro.
- Galaxy Note 7 Fandom Edition.
- Galaxy Note 8 (not yet presented).
- Galaxy Tab S3.
At the same time, you can be sure that the new flagship phablet Galaxy Note 8, which will be shown at the end of summer 2017, will receive Android 7.0 Nougat, and not G8.
Gadgets like the Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy J3/J5 will be left behind as they are either too cheap or their life cycle has already expired.
Android 8.0 for Nokia
Nokia, or rather HMD Global, in collaboration with Google, proudly announced that all its new products based on the Android operating system will be updated to the next major version - 8.0. In addition, devices under the Finnish brand will have speeds at the level of Google Pixel, Nexus and BlackBerry.
Android 8.0 update list for Nokia:
- Nokia 3.
- Nokia 5.
- Nokia 6.
- Nokia 8
Android 8.0 for Xiaomi
Android 8.0 on Xiaomi is a sore subject for owners of gadgets from this Chinese manufacturer. The guys from Xiaomi regularly update their MIUI firmware, adding new features to it, but are too lazy to switch to new versions of the system. But still, MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 will definitely see the light of day and many Xiaomi devices will receive this update:
- Mi 6 / Mi 6 Plus.
- Mi 5S / Mi 5S Plus.
- Redmi Note 4 (most likely Snapdragon only).
- Mi Max / Mi Max 2.
- Mi Note 2.
- Mi Mix.
The rest of the smartphones will either receive MIUI 9 based on Android 7.0, or will remain on their “sixes”.
Android 8.0 for Sony
Many Sony smartphones in the new Xperia X lines have acquired MediaTek processors, which will certainly greatly affect the update policy. Nevertheless, the Japanese have always been famous for their good support, although after the release of the “Seven” they lost a lot.
Exact list of Android 8.0 for Sony:
- Xperia X.
- Xperia X Performance.
- Xperia XZ.
- Xperia X Compact.
- Xperia XZ Premium.
- Xperia XZs.
- Xperia XA1.
- Xperia XA1 Ultra.
- Xperia XA1 Plus.
- Xperia Touch.
Android 8.0 for LG
This Korean company mainly tries to release updates faster than Samsung. The list of LG gadgets supporting Android 8.0 is unlikely to be long, but delays are unlikely:
- G6 / G6+.
- Q6 / Q6α / Q6+.
- V10 / V20.
Android 8.0 for Motorola
Under the wing of the Chinese Lenovo, Motorola with Moto smartphones no longer offers the excellent support that it used to. Updates come with a delay, some devices do not receive the latest version of the system at all, but there are no interface add-ons - only pure Android.
Android 8.0 on Motorola:
- Moto Z.
- Moto Z Droid.
- Moto Z Force Droid.
- Moto Z Play.
- Moto Z Play Droid.
- Moto Z2 Play / Z2 Force.
- Moto X4.
- Moto G4 / Moto G4 Plus.
- Moto G5 / Moto G5 Plus.
- Moto G5S / Moto G5S Plus.
Android 8.0 for Huawei
In June 2017, Chinese tech giant Huawei confirmed that the company is working on optimizing the latest Android 8.0 for its smartphones and tablets. A detailed list of updated gadgets was not disclosed. It probably looks something like this:
- Huawei P10 / P10 Lite / P10 Plus.
- Huawei Mate 8 (unlikely).
- Huawei Mate 9 / Mate 9 Pro / Mate 9 Porsche Design.
- Honor 8 / 8 Pro.
- Honor 9 / 9 Pro.
- Huawei Nova / Nova Plus (unlikely).
- Huawei Nova 2 / Nova 2 Plus.
- Huawei Y3/Y5/Y7.
Android 8.0 for HTC
The gradually fading manufacturer HTC has already announced that its flagships will have not only Android 8.0, but also the next Android P. This mainly applies only to the latest U-series. Thus, Android 8.0 on HTC will most likely be released on these gadgets:
- HTC U11.
- HTC U Ultra.
- HTC U Play.
- HTC Desire 10 Pro.
- HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle.
- HTC 10/10 Evo.
Android 8.0 for OnePlus
This large Chinese company has not yet announced its plans to release Android 8.0 for its smartphones. However, we can confidently expect that these Chinese will not let their customers down by updating as many gadgets as possible in a timely manner. Among them may be:
- ZTE Axon 7 / Axon 7 mini / Axon 7S.
- ZTE Blade V7 / V7 Lite / V8.
- ZTE Axon Pro / Axon Elite / Axon mini.
- Nubia Z11.
- Nubia Z17.
Android 8.0 for BQ
The Spaniards from the BQ company (not to be confused with the Russian BQ-mobile) have always taken a responsible approach to updating a small fleet of devices. Representatives of BQ have already confirmed to the editors of Trashbox that two smartphones under this brand will definitely receive the next “green robot”: The estimated release date for the updates is the end of 2017.
The list is far from final - other BQ devices will probably be included in it. It’s just that these two gadgets came out quite recently and are the flagships of the BQ brand.
The article is being actively refined and updated with new information.
There aren't many topics that excite Android users more than big, feature-rich updates. And with the Android 8.0 Oreo update looming on the horizon, we're once again bombarded with questions. Will the Galaxy S8 get this update? When can I update my Galaxy S7? What about my Galaxy S6? Here we will write what we know. Please be patient as we will update this article whenever new details emerge.
We will return to the question of which device will be updated, but for now we cannot make any predictions regarding the timing. So, for example, the Galaxy S8, of course, will receive Android 8.0, but we don’t know when yet. So, let's move on to the lists of Galaxy devices.
These Galaxy devices will receive Android 8.0 Oreo:
- Galaxy S8- development, launch, find out. 02.14.18 — update rollout begins.
- Galaxy S8+— development, launch of trial version. 02.14.18 — update rollout begins.
- Galaxy S8 Active
- Galaxy Note 8— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update. 03/16/18 — update rollout begins.
- 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 receive 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 there is no certainty yet
- Galaxy J7 (2016)
- Galaxy J5 (2016)— it’s not clear yet, since there is already one major OS update
- Galaxy J3 (2017)- not all previous J3 models received a significant OS update
- 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 possible
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— has already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy A7 (2016)— has already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy A5 (2016)— has already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy A3 (2016)— has already received two major Android updates
- Galaxy J3 (2016)— did not receive an OS update and it is unlikely that this will 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 clear that many series and devices always receive two major OS updates before continuing with a security update. However, as stated above, this rule doesn't quite apply to most of the Galaxy J series, as well as some other devices.
We will update the lists above over time as we receive new information or as information appears elsewhere. We haven't included devices that have stopped receiving major OS updates, such as the Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4, even if they still receive new security patches regularly. Other devices not on this list will be added when we have available information to report.
The last thing we should note is that we are certainly not Samsung. This list is in no way based on official information and only lists our predictions and not Samsung's official update policy. If our information is incorrect, we will update this article, but we are not responsible for updates to your device. If you think we've missed a device in the last two years, please let us know in the comments and we'll try to add information about that device to our list.
Update information:
- 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) is receiving Android 8.0 update in Vietnam.
- April 24, 2018: Oreo update for Galaxy A3 (2017) has become 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 receiving 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 resumed. The new stable firmware version has resolved a critical issue with the device unexpectedly rebooting.
- February 15, 2018: For undefined period.
- February 14, 2018: rolling out Android 8.0 update for Galaxy S8/S8+ in some countries.
- January 30, 2018:
- January 15, 2018: Beta testing of Android 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy S8 has been completed. According to preliminary data, the release is scheduled for January 31 - early February.
- December 8, 2017: A link to download a trial version of Android 8.0.0 firmware for an unlocked Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) has been leaked online via the Reddit website. Installation requires the 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 the 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 directly to Android 8.0.
- September 21, 2017: A beta version of Oreo 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 has become official that Android 8.0 will be called “Oreo”. We expect specific update information to surface for multiple Galaxy devices in the coming weeks.
- June 27, 2017: The first list of Galaxy devices that will receive Android 8.0 has been posted.
Next update Android will.
Update: Motorola has confirmed that most of the latest phones will receive the update soon, including the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus, which were initially delisted for the update (a marketing mistake). 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 Google's popular mobile operating system, available now 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, loading speeds will be as much as twice as fast as we've already seen on the Google Pixel. Additionally, updating your operating system will pay attention to background activity that drains your battery and mobile data.
While Oreo comes with subtle visual changes, there are a few that promise to be useful, including a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for apps like YouTube, Hangouts and others, and a redesigned notification layout that promises to make it easier to check notifications.
Below you will learn more about the best features available with the Android Oreo update. But first, check which phones are compatible with Google's software.
Didn't find your phone? There's no reason to worry just yet as more manufacturers are approving their phones for updates day by day, 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 launching on October 4th, for example.
Along with likely improvements to the Doze feature, which intelligently saves battery when the 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 an address in an email so you can paste it into Google Maps? Not anymore, says Android 8.0 Oreo.
Using machine learning, the OS can now recognize which application best matches the character sequence you're working with. Another example: the ability to highlight a phone number or insert it into a dial.
Responsive Icons
As the name suggests, Google has introduced strict design guidelines that developers adhere to in order to create a consistent visual style across more apps.
Additionally, these new app icons will be animated based on user interaction and... did you see the animation demo? Look. Looks amazing.
It looks like Google hasn't released these awesome icons yet, but we hope and look forward to seeing them in the next Android 8 update.
Improved audio performance
The Android Oreo update now offers native support for LDAC, a Bluetooth-enabled audio codec.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first Android smartphone to come pre-installed with Bluetooth 5, a technology that will increase the bandwidth and speed limit of the wireless channel for your content and thus improve the quality of audio content transmitted wirelessly between your smartphone and headphones.
And while many devices will follow suit, audio quality on Android will be even better thanks to support for Android 8.0 Oreo LDAC, Sony's high-resolution Bluetooth audio codec.
In the Developer Options we already see plenty of options to customize the audio bitrate, and we expect more progress to be made in the future. This may be especially important for those users who are planning to buy the best wireless headphones.
This is great news, especially since the Google Pixel 2 doesn't have a headphone jack.
Notification points
Notification Dots are new to the 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 app icons on the home screen as a built-in Android feature.
Unlike iOS, Android Oreo doesn't tell you how many pending alerts there are within a given app, but now you know where to look, which is good.
New emoji
Here are the new emojis forAndroid 8.
Google has finally replaced the common emoji style from older versions of Android and is now offering round emojis for Android Oreo.
There are also new emojis in the form of fairies, mermaids, giraffes, wizards and many others.
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 of Android Nougat.
But on Oreo, clicking and holding the OS logo takes you to a mysterious blank screen with only an octopus on it. This mini-game is quite simple and not much of a game.
You can drag the octopus around the screen and watch its tentacles float all over the place. That's all. This game appeared online before we even knew about Android 8's sweet new name.
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 to see more developer support soon.
Google is also including an auto-fill option in Android 8, so you'll be able to 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 highlighting for dialogue.
Plus there are even more features like new downloadable fonts, background location restriction, parcel alert, new Wi-Fi assistant feature, a support window called Tooltips and notification categories so you can have more control over what you see .
We'll be adding new features to this section as Google demonstrates them and as new smartphones are released that are ready for the Android 8.0 Oreo update.
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Android 8.0 Oreo, released on August 21, is slowly starting to gain momentum in the market. Every year, the largest mobile operating systems (including iOS) receive updates that, albeit slightly, make the process of using a smartphone more comfortable. The release of Android 8.0 was indeed highly anticipated by many, although most of its features were leaked long before the official release. But there were disputes regarding the name until the very day of the presentation, but in the end we got the expected version of Oreo, named after the famous cookie. Today we'd like to discuss what's new in Android 8.0 and take a look at the list of devices that will receive the update.
Android 8.0 is more stable, safer and more energy efficient
At first glance, a person who is especially not interested in operating systems and technologies will not find any differences between Android Oreo. You just need to dig deeper. Nowadays there is nothing particularly surprising about the mobile OS - a couple of bright “chips” in the new version and that’s all. The developers have focused on improving security and optimizing systems so that the user can fully enjoy working with the OS.
To make Android 8.0 faster, Google was actively working to limit power-hungry programs that not only consume smartphone resources, but also significantly affect battery life. The new Doze and Doze technology is used, which intelligently approaches the work with background applications, limiting them. In addition, programs in Android 8.0 have become less likely to request access to other services, including geolocation. It's worth noting that Google apps that like to monitor their users will also be less likely to request your location information.
In general, in Android 8.0 the developers tried to implement as many ideas as possible that will make the version fast, efficient and with a minimum of errors. Naturally, time will pass, a couple of updates will be released before the new product is polished. As always.
Android 8.0 brings new icons and improved quick settings
For ordinary users who do not want to go into the details of each change, visual changes will look more interesting. Here it is worth highlighting adaptive dynamic icons. Familiar application icons, which until now were static in “pure” Android, have learned to move. Choose a visual effect and enjoy.
Even more interesting is the ability to change the shape of the icons. You decide what shape the application icon will be: square, round. Moreover, Android 8.0 introduces the ability to completely change the appearance of the icon, even of system tools. Google is getting closer to users every year, fulfilling our desires.
Here we note that the new version has more options for customizing the lock screen. Now you can not only change the background image, but also set the necessary buttons, as well as their position.
A few changes await us in the notification curtain (about the notifications themselves a little later) of Android 8.0, where the quick settings panel is located. However, you won't find any important innovations here. The developer simply tried to slightly improve what, in principle, was already well done.
New notification system in Android Oreo
The most interesting for many users will be. It actually gets tweaked every year - Google still won't come to a consensus. In Android 8.0, the user will have even more control over notifications. Special channels (classes) have been added that allow you to divide notifications from different applications into categories. The control panel will become cleaner, and it will become more comfortable to work with messages from various programs and games.
Be that as it may, we believe that notification channels in Android Oreo will not be fully usable right away. Initially, only Google services will be able to boast that they will be divided into categories; the rest of the application will probably find refuge in the “Miscellaneous” class for the first time.
A kind of silent mode has been added to Android 8.0, thanks to which you can snooze notifications from applications for a designated period of time (15, 30, 60 minutes). Naturally, you can completely disable notifications from specific applications.
It’s very interesting how we think the indicators for new notifications on application icons look. A counter has appeared next to the icons in Android 8.0, which will show the number of notifications from a specific program. The innovation turned out to be quite useful for many active users, who now only need to look at the application to understand how many new messages have arrived.
Changed settings menu and picture-in-picture in Android 8.0
The settings menu in the new version of Android has been completely redesigned. By the way, Google makes noticeable changes to the settings interface every year. Perhaps we will finally get the perfect option. In Android 8.0, the settings menu has become more organized, clear and convenient. For each function or characteristic of the device, a separate general category has appeared, within which several smaller subcategories are hidden. Everything looks good, although at first it won’t be very comfortable.
We haven’t forgotten about picture-in-picture (PiP) technology, which appeared in Android 8.0 Oreo. Initially it was used in television, but moved to smartphones as the screen diagonal grew. Picture-in-picture technology is a mode when (in the case of televisions) two TV channels are displayed simultaneously (the second in the form of a small window in the corner). On smartphones with Android 8.0, using the technology, it will be possible to work simultaneously with two applications, which will increase productivity. Somewhat reminiscent of the split-screen mode that appeared in Android Nougat.
Other changes in Android 8.0
But this is not all the innovations of Android Oreo. What else did the developers present in the new version of the OS:
- Autocomplete. Do you hate entering your username and password? Android 8.0 introduced support for autofilling forms throughout the system.
- Fingerprint scanner capabilities. In the new version, they seriously worked on expanding the number of gestures that can be used with the fingerprint scanner.
- Kotlin support. A new programming language that is distinguished by conciseness and security, which Java cannot boast to the same extent. This innovation of Android 8.0 will be especially interesting to developers.
- New emoji.
List of devices that will receive the update to Android 8.0 Oreo
Already in September-October 2017 they will receive the long-awaited Android 8.0 firmware. It is clear that among them will be the flagships of Google itself, as well as large companies that are actively collaborating with the developer of the operating system.
Pixel and Nexus
So, in the forefront are the Nexus and . Nexus 5X and 6P will definitely receive an update to Android 8.0. For them it will be the last - the life cycle of these devices is coming to an end. The entire Pixel line will receive a new version (Google is expected to introduce the second generation Pixel in October, which will immediately launch with Android 8.0).
Samsung
At the end of 2017 (early 2018), owners of flagship smartphones will be able to download Android 8.0. The Galaxy S7, S8, Note 8, a line of mid-range devices introduced in 2017 (A, J, C) will receive an update. Most likely, the Samsung Galaxy S6, as well as mid-budget smartphones of previous years, will not be updated to Android Oreo.
LG
This Korean company will likely begin updating its smartphones in the fall of 2017. Naturally, flagships are in line for the update, taking first place. Its simplified versions (Q6, Q6a) will also receive a new version of Android; the V line, as well as last year’s flagship G5, will not be left without an update.
HTC
The manufacturer assured that by the end of 2017 it will update the latest flagship HTC U11 to Android 8.0 Oreo. Already at the beginning of 2018, you should expect a new version on U Ultra, U Play, Desire 10, HTC 10 and some other smartphones. HTC will probably be one of the first companies whose smartphones will receive the coveted G8.
Nokia
HMD, which now owns the Nokia brand, has long announced its close cooperation with Google, which ensured that its smartphones were one of the first to receive operating system updates. Any Nokia owner can download Android 8.0 Oreo. System updates should be expected at the end of 2017 (beginning of 2018).
OnePlus
So far it cannot boast of a large number of released smartphones, but each of them regularly receives system updates. Android 8.0 will be available on OnePlus 3/3T and OnePlus 5 at the beginning of 2018. For the first two, this will probably be the last OS update.
Sony and Motorola
Closer to 2018, devices from these two companies will begin to receive updates to Android 8.0. Among the first are the latest flagships.
Huawei
Many Huawei smartphones will begin receiving updates to Android 8.0 this winter. The company announced a few months ago that it was working on optimizing its own shell for the new version of the OS. The list of devices is quite extensive. Naturally, it includes the latest flagships / P10 Lite / P10 Plus, as well as Mate 9. Most likely, Honor 8/9 will be updated, as well as Nova 2. The latest from the budget lines Y3, Y5 and Y7 will also receive a version.
Xiaomi
Owners of Xiaomi smartphones will most likely not see the update until early 2018. Perhaps the new version will feature new products for the fall, but it’s hard to believe. Mi 6 will be updated, possibly Mi 5S. The Max line of phablets, as well as the flagship Mi Note 2, will not be left without Android 8.0. We hope that the Redmi line will also get Android Oreo in 2018.
The list is regularly updated with other companies. We can say with confidence that there will be no updates for older smartphones and budget-level solutions. There will probably be no updates for little-known device models. Here we can only hope for custom Android 8.0 firmware, which will begin to appear in the next month or two. We wait.
Conclusion
Android 8.0 looks quite interesting, although this version did not make a splash in the mobile OS market. Google simply fixes the shortcomings of previous versions, adding useful features that the user expects. Oreo is just starting to spread, so it’s too early to make a final verdict. Let's see how the new version of the system performs on at least a couple of devices.
At the end of August, Android 8.0 Oreo became publicly available. Updates for Nexus and Pixel devices were immediately released, and some announced new products entered the market immediately with the latest “green robot”. But when will not the newest smartphones, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S7, receive Android Oreo?
The first and most important factor is how quickly Samsung releases software updates to its devices. Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 smartphone 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, we can assume that the smartphone will receive an update in early spring 2018.
But unfortunately, in addition to numbers, there is also a real state of affairs. Some reports suggest that Samsung will take some time to test Android Oreo, so users will only receive the update in mid-2018. However, Google quite strongly reproaches manufacturers for taking a long time to optimize 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 to their devices, so beta versions are likely to appear that would increase the speed of fixing errors and shortcomings.
But is Android 8 Oreo even necessary for Samsung Galaxy S7 users? It seems that the current 7th version 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 are useful for any device.
In addition, Android 8 has features such as picture-in-picture, printing support, automatic filling of data in applications, and also gives greater freedom to developers, which will certainly affect the release and operation of software.
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