Phones that will receive Android 8. Android Oreo update for Samsung Galaxy (2018). Dual Messenger has become a standard feature

The first thing that catches your eye is the updated Settings menu. It is now decorated in black and white and looks very stylish. Convenient sidebar navigation, which appeared in Android Nougat, has disappeared. In addition, some settings items have been swapped.

2. Limit background processes to save battery

Increasing autonomy became one of the main tasks that the developers set for themselves when working on. To do this, they completely redesigned the Doze function, which originally appeared in Marshmallow. The list of actions that applications can perform in the background has also been revised. New, more stringent restrictions can significantly extend the battery life of gadgets.

3. Quiet mode for individual notifications

In the latest versions of Android, you can turn on silent mode, as a result of which you will not be disturbed by notifications, calls and messages for a while. In Android O it will be possible to activate this mode for individual applications. To do this, move the notification to the side and click on the icon with the image of a clock.

4. New features of the fingerprint scanner

For the first time, smartphones now have the ability to perform certain actions using gestures on the fingerprint scanner. However, in new version Android will get this feature further development. The most important thing is that the new API will allow you to use vertical and horizontal swipes, long and short taps on the scanner in third-party applications.

5. Navigation bar settings

For the first time in Android Marshmallow, a hidden menu called System UI Tuner appeared, thanks to which you can customize appearance elements of the operating system. In the new version its capabilities have been significantly expanded. The best part is that you can now change the appearance and functionality of the buttons on the bottom navigation bar.

6. Application shortcuts on lockscreen

In Android O, it will be possible to place in the left and right corners of the lock screen not only buttons for launching the dialer and camera, but also any other applications.

7. Picture-in-Picture mode

Multi-window mode from Nougat has been further developed. Now you can put video in a separate floating window and watch it on top of all other applications. This feature will be especially useful on tablets.

8. Improved battery usage statistics

The energy efficiency settings section received not only visual changes. You will finally find out which tasks drain your device's battery the most. With names of processes and applications.

9. New autofill feature

Everyone roughly knows how the autofill function in the browser works. You enter your data once, and then with one click they can be inserted into the required fields. Now the same opportunity will appear in Android O. The developers promise that all important personal data will be reliably protected at the operating system level, so there is nothing to worry about.

10. Dark theme

After eight years of existence, Android finally has a dark theme.

11. Notification channels

Notification system in every new Android versions It's getting more and more perfect. In Android O, apps will be able to create feeds that post notifications related to the same topic. For each channel you can set your own display parameters.

12. Responsive icons

Older versions of Android used free-form icons, Nougat recommends round icons, and many third party firmware prefer square ones. Thus, to make an app icon look organic on any Android system, developers have to build in icons for all occasions. Android O solved this problem. Now the operating system itself will make sure that the icon of any program looks beautiful.

13. Hi-Fi Bluetooth codecs

Bluetooth has always been criticized for its poor sound quality compared to wired headphones. Fortunately, Google company added new codecs to Android O for transmitting and playing audio via Bluetooth, including LDAC from Sony. This should significantly improve sound quality on compatible Bluetooth devices.

14. Improved display of colors in applications

To make image editing easier, Android O will allow apps to use AdobeRGB and Pro Photo RGB color profiles. This means that what you see in the photo editor on your smartphone screen will look the same on any other display.

15. Wi-Fi Aware

This is a new promising technology that allows two devices to Android control O communicate with each other even if they are on different Wi-Fi networks. It is not yet very clear how this will be used in practice. Perhaps for transferring files or streaming multimedia.

16. Display the number of unread notifications on icons

Many third-party launchers have been able to do this for a long time. Now support for the function of displaying the number of unread notifications has appeared at the operating system level. If the sight of the three-digit number of unread emails on the icon annoys you, you can disable this feature in the settings.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, since we did not mention some minor visual changes and those functions that are hidden too deep in the depths of the operating system.

In addition, do not forget that for now we are looking at only a development build, which will be further developed and changed. But Android O already looks very attractive, so it’s worth the wait.

The final release of Android O is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2017.

Android 8.1 Oreo brings support neural networks, which improves the overall performance of compatible devices, enables the Visual Core processor in Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, and also enables Safe Web Browsing.

In addition, a battery indicator for paired Bluetooth accessories has been added, the autofill system has been improved, the security of the fingerprint scanner has been improved, and the principle of notifying users of incoming messages has been changed, preventing the sound signals from looping.

Nowadays, to be surprised by the power of a smartphone, the pixel density of the screen, a camera or even several cameras that take high-quality photographs, fast charging or NFC module For contactless payment Few will succeed. But what can really please any consumer is the lifespan of a smartphone on a single charge, that is, the volume of its battery. Fortunately, we received just such a smartphone for testing, which has all these characteristics and is ready to satisfy the needs of almost any consumer. Let's say hello to a smartphone that definitely deserves your attention.

Another smartphone from the legendary Nokia brand, currently being developed by HMD Global, is being updated to the next version of the operating system. Nokia 8 users were very happy with the update. After all, a more recent OS traditionally expands the functionality of a smart phone and increases its efficiency. However, there is also a very important psychological moment for many - users of the updated device feel that their model is still relevant.

Users are always waiting for updates to their smartphone operating system. And it's especially nice to know that the smart phone, which just recently saw the light of day, will soon receive its first significant update. Nokia 7.1 was one of the most interesting technological announcements of October 2018. Users already know that it will be updated to Android 9 Pie, but now they have also been shown a clear confirmation of this. And this means that in the near future, Nokia 7.1 users will have access to great new features and capabilities of the next version of Android OS.

The Palm brand is back in the market with an amazing waterproof Android smartphone. First of all, the new product is intended to be used as an additional mobile device back to main smart phone user. It has an incredibly tiny screen, but at the same time it has a modern Android operating system. The body of the new Palm mobile device is made of premium materials. Convenient and beautiful smartphone again reminded users about legendary brand and showed that a giant screen is not necessary in every device. Sometimes a small display will be enough.

HMD Global, which owns the Nokia brand, has released Oreo for Nokia 3.1. The update, which is being distributed selectively, is already available to some users in India and possibly other countries. The widespread release, according to tradition, will occur a few days later.

Eighth version of the operating room Android systems under the code name Android O, it is slowly starting to acquire the first rumors. What will we see or would like to see in the coming 2017 in the most popular mobile OS? For now, only one thing can be said with certainty - Google will not change traditions and will call the next version one of the delicacies or a confectionery product.

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UPDATED 07/18/2017:

Features that will definitely be in final version Android O:

• Picture in Picture (PiP) mode- will allow you to use "application" on top of "application". New era multitasking
- not only the operating system, but also applications
• Prioritize background applications - the battery will now last longer than 7.0
• LDAC support- high-quality Bluetooth audio codec from Sony

UPDATED 07/17/2017:

Google released pre latest version for developers (there will be 4 in total) with a change in the API interface. Beta version available for models Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X or Pixel C

Android release date moved to September/October 2017, because After the Google I/O conference there are rumors that full version debuts on Google device Pixel 2, which should be released in these months.

What are we waiting for?

The next letter, just like the version, will begin with the letter “O” (the previous ones had names: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat). In fact, the good corporation has few options. Among the obvious favorites are Oreo- a well-known brand of cookies in America - in its homeland it surpasses even Chokopay in popularity, although in Russia they are not particularly favored. Orange is another candidate to make the eighth version of Android famous, although this is unlikely.

Is Android 8.0 Oreo?

By the way, the new version may well not be the next numbered one, i.e. become, for example, Android 7.2 and so on - just remember the versions of Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and KitKat. Moreover, a new version 7.1 was released recently (for now only for developers), so the continuation of the 7.x version so far looks more likely than the release of the “eight”.

release date

Before the past Google of the Year always tried to announce something new software be careful with the hardware. In 2016, unexpectedly for everyone, the company began talking about Developer Preview Andoied N on the eve of the I/O conference. It's strange because new phone Pixel XL was released only in October of this year, while Nougat appeared on third-party phones much earlier. Perhaps this is Google’s new policy, regarding the fact that equipment (in particular, phones) has ceased to be just a “carrier” of the new OS, but is becoming a more independent product. Therefore, the new version of the OS is expected in July-August 2017

Google Pixel is far from the first to receive Andoid Nougat

Does my phone support Android 8.0?

Even Google phones don't have forever support from the manufacturer. The same security updates are provided for three years after the device is released. Therefore, support Nexus 5x And Nexus 6P ends in September 2017, Nexus 9 And Nexus 6 were already left without it in October 2016 - which means that these phones will no longer receive the Android O update. We can say with almost 100% certainty that the current flagships from Samsung, HTC, LG and Motorola will receive updates in early 2018

Motorola G4 Plus will probably wait for its Android 8.0

Android 8.0 - is this Andromeda?

There is an opinion in the Western press that a new version of Android will be released by Google on October 4 - more precisely, it is a hybrid of Android and Chrome OS called constellation Andromeda. Google will decide to follow in the footsteps of Microsoft and is preparing a unified and universal eco-system for all types of devices. Does this mean the imminent demise of Android as an independent OS? Andomeda can hardly be called the Android “killer” or its version 8.0, and here’s why:

1. The new OS has been announced for both phones/tablets and laptops.
2. The end result can be described as Google Chrome With Android features, and not vice versa.
3. The transition to the Andromeda system will be smooth and gradual, so we should see at least one more version of Android.
4. Release date: 2017. It is unlikely that Google will allow itself to stop the development of its main operating system.

Android 8.0 Oreo is now officially available to users - its source has been moved to the Android Open Source Project. Starting August 21st, Android 8.0 will have a lot of testing ahead - testing at the operator/network level, as well as testing on different devices. For manufacturers, this is the start of the testing process to integrate the latest version of Android on their devices.

Google has confirmed that it plans to update or launch Android Oreo on devices from the following manufacturers:

Pixel/Nexus devices

Google started rolling out Android 8.0 as a public beta to some of the latest Pixel and Nexus devices in May 2017, but now the new version of the OS will officially arrive on them. Here they are:

• Google Pixel
• Google Pixel XL
• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 6P

Pixel C and Nexus Player will also receive the update, but we have no idea when that will happen.

Asus

Along with the official launch of five new ZenFone 4 models, Asus has confirmed that all ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 3 models will be updated to Android 8.0 in the second half of 2018.

Asus also revealed that ZenFone 3 will receive the latest ZenUI 4.0 soon after the launch of ZenFone 4.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry hasn't announced which devices will be updated to Android 8.0. The company has currently launched four Android smartphones: Priv, DTEK50, DTEK60 and KeyOne. The last one runs on Android Nougat.

It has been confirmed that none of them will be updated to Android Oreo. However, we suspect that KeyOne will (at least) get new software, but probably not until 2018.

HTC

The "compressible" HTC U11 may have only recently been released, but the company has already announced that it plans to update it to Android Oreo, as well as the as-yet-unannounced Android 9.0. Also, most likely, the following models will receive the update at the end of 2017 and early next year:

• HTC U Ultra
• HTC U Play
• HTC Desire 10 Pro
• HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
• HTC 10 Evo
• HTC 10

Huawei

Huawei has not yet confirmed which of its smartphones will receive Android 8.0. Some of its 2016 devices still run Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The new version may not appear on the company's devices until early 2018. The software is said to be being tested on the Mate 9, so it could be one of the first Huawei devices to run Android 8.0. Other smartphones from the company that are planned to be updated to Android Oreo:

• Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
• Huawei P9 Lite (2017)
• Huawei P10 (VTR-L09, VTRL29, VTR-AL00, VTR-TL00)
• Huawei P10 lite (Lx1, Lx2, Lx3)
• Huawei Honor 8 Lite
• Huawei Honor 9 (AL00, AL10, TL10)
• Huawei GR3 (2017)
• Huawei Y7 Prime
• Huawei Nova Lite
• Huawei Nova 2 (PIC-AL00)
• Huawei Nova 2 Plus (BAC-AL00)
• Huawei Honor 8 Pro
• Huawei P10 Plus
• Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
• Huawei Mate 9
• Huawei Mate 9 Pro
• Huawei Nexus 6P

LG

LG has not yet announced its plans for the Android 8.0 Oreo update. However, it is assumed that the following smartphones from the company will receive Android 8.0:

• LG G6 (H870, H870DS, US987)
• LG G5(H850, H858, US996, H860N)
• LG V30 will be updated if it no longer ships with Android O
• LG V20(H990DS, H990N, US996)
• LG V10 (H960, H960A, H960AR)
• LG Nexus 5X
• LG Q8
• LG Q6
• LG X Venture
• LG Pad IV 8.0

Lenovo

Lenovo successfully produces smartphones both under its own brand and under the Motorola brand. Models of the company's native brand that will receive an update to Android 8.0:

• Lenovo A6000
• Lenovo A7000 Turbo
• Lenovo P2
• Lenovo K6
• Lenovo K6 Note
• Lenovo K6 Power
• Lenovo K6 Prime
• Lenovo Zuk Z2
• Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus
• Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro
• Lenovo A6600 Plus
• Lenovo Vibe X1
• Leno Vibe X2
• Lenovo Z2 Plus
• Lenovo Zuk Edge

Meizu

Meizu devices have just begun to gain popularity among our users. However, only three smartphones from the company will receive Android 8.0:

• Meizu Mx 5
• Meizu M3
• Meizu M2 Note

Motorola

Motorola smartphones were previously among the earliest devices to receive updates. With Android 8.0, things may be different. Lenovo yet hasn't announced its Moto update plans, but it could very well be that the first Motorola smartphones will receive Android 8.0 in November/December 2017. Full list Motorola smartphones that will update to Android Oreo:

• Moto G5 Plus (XT1684, XT1685, XT1687)
• Moto G5 (All Models)
• Moto G4 Plus (All models)
• Moto G4 (All models)
• Moto Z (XT1635-03)
• Moto Z2 Play
• Moto Z Play
• Moto Z Style
• Moto Z Force

Nokia

HMD Global has confirmed that it plans to bring Android 8.0 to its next smartphones:

• Nokia 8
• Nokia 6
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 3

Oppo

Oppo does not have a wide list of devices that will receive the latest version of Android. But still, owners of the following smartphones will be interested in the fact that their device will be updated to Android 8.0 before the beginning of 2018:

• OPPO F3 Plus
• OPPO R11
• OPPO R11 Plus
• OPPO Find 9

OnePlus

OnePlus has announced that it will be rolling out the Android 8.0 update to the OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones. Moreover, the company has confirmed that the update will be available until the end of 2017.

So, here are the confirmed OnePlus smartphones receiving Android Oreo:

• OnePlus 5
• OnePlus 3T
• OnePlus 3

Samsung

Samsung is the powerhouse of the Android world, however, the company has not yet officially provided complete information on updates. However, the following Samsung devices are expected to receive Android 8.0:

• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
• Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy Note FE
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
• Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Less likely:

• Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 VE (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy A

We are waiting for official news from Samsung and will update the list as soon as it arrives.

Sony Xperia

Sony Mobile has not yet announced which one Xperia smartphones will receive Android Oreo, but rumors claim that the list looks like this:

• Sony Xperia XZ Premium
• Sony Xperia XZs
• Sony Xperia XA1
• Sony Xperia L1
• Sony Xperia X Compact
• Sony Xperia XZ
• Sony Xperia X performance
• Sony Xperia X
• Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi is a popular brand in Russia and the CIS and for this reason it is important to know which smartphones from the company will potentially receive Android 8.0.

• Xiaomi Mi 6
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Upcoming)
• Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 (Upcoming)
• Xiaomi Mi 5s
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
• Xiaomi Mi Max
• Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
• Xiaomi Mi Note 2
• Xiaomi Mi Mix

Vivo

Vivo is one of the leaders in selling Android smartphones. The company is trying not only to keep up with new trends, but also to get ahead. Here are which Vivo models will receive Android 8.0:

• VIVO X9 Plus
• VIVO X9
• Vivo v5
• Vivo V5 Plus
• V5 Lite
• V3 Max

ZTE

ZTE is evasive about which of its smartphones will receive Android 8.0, citing many factors, including the hardware capabilities of the smartphone. However, there is no doubt that sooner or later the following ZTE smartphones will receive Android 8.0:

• ZTE Axon 7
• ZTE Axon 7 Mini
• ZTE Blade V8
• ZTE Blade V7
• ZTE Axon Pro
• ZTE Axon 7s
• ZTE Nubia Z17
• ZTE Max XL
• ZTE Axon Elite
• ZTE Axon Mini

There's no clear time frame for the update yet, but at least we now know which smartphones will receive Android 8.0.

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Updating the Android operating system is not only recommended, but also a necessary process for stable operation smartphone. For the phone owner, this is primarily an increase in the performance of the device, the emergence of new features, and not just the correction of errors by the manufacturer. Therefore, every user should know how to update Android on their phone.

The process of changing the current version of Android on a device requires the user to pay attention and fulfill several conditions.

Before you proceed to change the operating system, you need to make sure of the following:

• that the phone is charged (the recommended battery level should be at least 50%);
• What Wi-Fi network reliable and stable (important only if a computer is not used when downloading the software);
• that the USB cable connecting the phone to the computer is working properly.

During an update to 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0 or higher early version Android, it is forbidden to remove the battery or turn off the smartphone.

Interrupting the update process for one of these reasons can lead to irreparable consequences (without the help of specialists service center not enough).

There are two main ways to change Android yourself:

1. Launch the update on the smartphone itself.
2. Changing software modification using a computer.

How to install a new Android without connecting to a computer

The easiest option to change the OS version is to start the process on the smartphone itself.

Usually the system notifies you about the availability of a new version (a notification appears at the top of the gadget screen):

Note: update algorithm to new versionAndroid always the same: it doesn’t matter if the operating system is updated to 5.0, 7.0 or 9.0.

Depending on the phone model and the current firmware modification, the text and design of the notification on the screen may differ.

After receiving the notification, you should click “download” and wait until the software is downloaded to the device.

When Android is downloaded, a message will appear in the notification bar and the user will be asked to install or postpone the process.

Important: before clicking “install now”, it is recommended that you read the information provided above, where the developers warn about the possible loss of personal data and the need to make a backup.

The system does not always notify the user about the availability of a new version of Android. The reason may be a lack of Internet connection or refusal to receive notifications (can be set in the “Software Update” section).

In this case, you can download the new Android manually. To do this you need to follow these steps:

How to update Android OS using a computer

Change operating system Android can be done using an application from the manufacturer.

The main purpose of such programs is to create backup copy data, transferring photos and videos to a computer and vice versa.

Among such applications we can highlight Samsung kies or Smart switch for Samsung smartphones and Xperia Companion for Sony phones.

Before you change Android 4.4.2, you need to activate a special setting intended for developers - “USB Debugging”. In later versions of the OS, this setting is hidden, and to activate it, you need to do the following:

How to download a new Android using Xperia Companion

To download the firmware to your smartphone using Xperia programs Companion required:

Attention: return to previous version OS is impossible, about which the user will receive a notification before installation.

How to update using Smart Switch

For installation new Android to tablets and Samsung smartphones are used Smart apps Switch and Samsung Kies.

To update to 7.0, 8.0 or 9.0 using Smart Switch, you need:

Note: if the notification about the opportunity to download a new version does not appear on the screenAndroid– this means that the latest updates are installed on the device.

How to update Android using Samsung Kies

To update, for example, Android 4.2.2, with using Samsung Kies need to do the following:

The new firmware may not meet the user's expectations (the appearance of the menu changes, new applications appear and old applications are removed, etc.). Therefore, it is important to read during installation what changes will occur and whether it is worth upgrading.