Samsung C7 will be updated to Android 8. Upgrade Android Oreo for Samsung Galaxy (2018)

Android 8.0 Oreo, whose release was held on August 21, slowly begins to gain momentum in the market. Every year the largest mobile operating systems (including iOS) receive updates, which, even be a bit, but make the process of using a smartphone more comfortable. The yield of Android 8.0 was really expected to many, although most of his features were "merged" long before the official release. But the disputes regarding the name were conducted until the day of the presentation, but in the end, we got the expected version of Oreo, named after the famous cookie. Today we would like to discuss what is new in Android 8.0 and look at the list of devices that will receive an update.

Android 8.0 more stable, safer and energy efficient

At first glance, a person who is not particularly interested in operating systems and technologies, and will not find differences between and Android Oreo. You just need to dig deeper. Now the mobile OS and amazing especially and nothing - a couple of bright "chips" in the new version and that's it. The developers aimed focused on improving security and optimize systems in order to fully enjoy the work with the OS.

To make Android 8.0 faster, Google led an active work with the restriction of "voracious" programs that not only spend the resources of the smartphone, but also significantly affect the duration of the battery. The new doze and doze technology is involved, which is going to work with the background applications, limiting them. In addition, the Android 8.0 programs have become less common to request access to other services, including geolocation. It is worth noting that your location information will be less likely to request Google's applications that love to watch their users.

In general, in Android 8.0, developers have tried to realize maximum ideas that will make a version of fast, efficient and minimally errors. Naturally, the time will pass, there will be a pair of updates before the novelty will be polished. As always.

Android 8.0 new icons and improved quick settings

For simple users who do not want to go into the details of each change, visual changes will look more interesting. It is worth highlighting adaptive dynamic icons. The usual icons of applications that still in the "clean" Android were static, learned to move. Choose a visual effect and enjoy.

Even more interesting it looks like changing the form of icons. You yourself specify which form will be an application icon: square, round. Moreover, in Android 8.0, it is possible to fully change the appearance of the icon completely, and even system tools. Google is getting closer to users every year, fulfilling our desires.

Here we note that in the new version there are more options for setting the lock screen. Now you can not only change the background image, but also to specify the necessary buttons, as well as their position.

A slightly changes will be waiting for us in the curtain of notifications (about notifications themselves a little later) Android 8.0, where the fast settings panel is located. However, you will not find important innovations here. The developer simply tried to improve the fact that, in principle, already well done.

New notification system in Android Oreo

The most interesting for many users will be. She, in fact, gets a refinement every year - Google will not come to consensus. In Android 8.0, the user will receive even more control over notifications. Special channels (classes) have been added that allow you to break notifications from different applications in the category. The control panel will be cleaner, and with messages from various kinds of programs and games will be more comfortable to work.

Be that as it may, we believe that channels of notifications in Android Oreo can be fully used immediately. Initially, only Google services will be able to boast that they will be divided into categories, the rest of the application first will probably find the refuge in the "Miscellaneous" class.

Added in Android 8.0, the semblance of silence mode, thanks to which you can postpone notifications from applications to the designated period of time (15, 30, 60 minutes). Naturally, it is possible to disable notifications from specific applications at all.

It is very interesting how we think there are indicators of new notifications on the icons of applications. Next to the icons in Android 8.0, a counter appeared, which will show the number of notifications from a specific program. The innovation was quite useful for many active users who are now enough to look at the application to understand how many new messages have come.

Changed settings menu and picture in the picture in Android 8.0

Fully reworked settings menu in the new version of Android. By the way, Google annually contributes noticeable changes to the settings interface. Perhaps finally, we will get the perfect option. In Android 8.0, the settings menu has become more organized, understandable and convenient. For each function or characteristic of the device, a separate general category appeared, inside which is hiding several smaller subcategories. It looks good, although the first time will not be quite comfortable.

We have not forgotten about the technology picture in the picture (PIP), which appeared in Android 8.0 Oreo. Initially, it was used in television, but moved to smartphones with increasing screen diagonal. The picture technology in the picture is a mode when (in the case of TVs) is displayed simultaneously two channels (the second in the form of a small window in the corner). On smartphones with Android 8.0, using technology, you can work simultaneously with two applications, which will increase productivity. Something resembles a split screen mode, which appeared in Android Nougat.

Other changes in Android 8.0

But this is not all the innovations of Android Oreo. What other developers were presented in the new version of OS:

Autocomplete. Hate to enter login and password? In Android 8.0, support for the autocillry of forms throughout the system has appeared.
The capabilities of the fingerprint scanner. In the new version, seriously worked on the expansion of the number of gestures that can be used with a fingerprint scanner.
Kotlin support. A new programming language, which is characterized by concise and security, which Java boasts to the same extent. Especially this innovation Android 8.0 will be interested in developers.
New Emodi.

List of devices that will receive an update to Android 8.0 Oreo

Already in September-October 2017, the long-awaited firmware Android 8.0 will receive. It is clear that among them the flagships of Google itself, as well as large companies that actively cooperate with the developer of the operating system.

Pixel and Nexus

So, in the forefronts are Nexus smartphones. It will accurately receive an update to Android 8.0 Nexus 5x and 6p. For them, it will become the latter - the life cycle of these devices is coming to an end. The entire Pixel line will receive a new version (presumably in October Google will present the second generation of Pixel, which will immediately come out with Android 8.0).

Samsung

At the end of 2017 (beginning of 2018) Download Android 8.0 will be able to owners of smartphones of flagship. A renewal of Galaxy S7, S8, Note 8, the line of the middle class devices presented in 2017 (A, J, C). Most likely, Samsung Galaxy S6 will not be updated to Android, as well as mid-budget smartphones of past years.

LG

This Korean company will probably begin to update his smartphones in the fall of 2017. In the queue for the update, of course, there are flagships, occupying the first places. The new version of Android will also receive its simplified options (Q6, Q6A), without updating the line V, as well as last year's flagship G5.

HTC

The manufacturer assured that by the end of 2017 will update to Android 8.0 Oreo the last flagship HTC U11. Already in early 2018, it is worth waiting for a new version to U Ultra, U Play, Desire 10, HTC 10 and some other smartphones. Probably, HTC will become one of the first companies whose smartphones will receive the cherished "eight".

Nokia.

The HMD, which is now owned by the Nokia brand, has long ago declared close cooperation with Google, which ensured the operating system updates to its smartphones one of the first. Download Android 8.0 Oreo will be able to owner any of Nokia. System updates should be expected at the end of 2017 (early 2018).

OnePlus.

While it does not boast a large number of smartphones issued, but each of them regularly receives system updates. Android 8.0 Already in early 2018, onePlus 3 / 3t will boast, as well as OnePlus 5. For the first two, probably the last update of the OS.

Sony and Motorola.

Closer to 2018 and the devices of these two companies will begin to receive upgrades to Android 8.0. Among the first are the flagships of recent times.

Huawei.

Many Huawei smartphones will begin to receive updates before Android 8.0. The company stated a few months ago that it was working on the optimization of his own shell under 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, and Nova 2. will receive the version and the last of the budget lines Y3, Y5 and Y7.

Xiaomi.

The owners of Xiaomi smartphones do not see the update, most likely before the beginning of 2018. Perhaps the new version will present the novelties of autumn, but it is believed in it with difficulty. Updated will be MI 6, perhaps MI 5S. There will be no Android 8.0 Line of Max Fablets, as well as the flagship MI Note 2. We hope that the Redmi ruler in 2018 will acquire Android Oreo.

The list is regularly replenished by other companies. With confidence it can be said that the updates will not be on old smartphones and the budget level solutions. Probably no updates for little-known models of devices. It only remains to hope for the Custom Android 8.0 firmware, which will begin to appear in the next month. We wait.

Conclusion

Android 8.0 looks rather interesting, although it did not produce this version of Furour in the mobile OS market. Google simply corrects the flaws of previous versions, adding useful functions that the user is waiting. Oreo is just beginning to spread, so the final verdict is early. Let's see how a new version of the system will show itself at least on the pair-triple of devices.

Next update Android will be.

Update: Motorola confirmed that most of the last phones will soon receive an update, including Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus, which were initially excluded from the update list (marketing error). It is now confirmed that Essential Phone will be updated before Oreo in the next few months.

Android Oreo is the official name of the next version of the popular Mobile Google operating system available now for selected devices.

As for the main features, the oreo focuses at speed and efficiency of work. For most smartphones, updated to Android 8.0, otherwise known as Oreo, the download speed will be increased in half that we have already seen on Google Pixel. In addition, the operating system update will pay attention to the background activity, which depletes your battery and mobile traffic.

Despite the fact that Oreo has light visual changes, some promise to be useful, including the "Picture picture" (PIP) mode for applications such as YouTube, Hangouts and others, and also changed the form of notifications, which promises to facilitate notification verification.

Below you will learn more about the best features available with the Android Oreo update. But first check which phones are compatible with Google software.

Didn't find your phone? So far, there is no reason to worry, because more and more manufacturers claim their phones to upgrade from day to day, among them Essential, Huawei, Samsung, Motorola, LG, HDM Global (Nokia), Sony and others.

The list of supported devices will undoubtedly grow as it goes, for example, Google Pixel 2 leaves October 4th.

Simultaneously with the likely improvements of the Doze function, which is reasonably saved by the battery during phone downtime, it is possible that Android Oreo will be able to squeeze a few more hours from your phone.

Contextual options. Pressing

Have you tried to copy the address in email so you can insert 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 sequence of the characters you work with. Another example: the ability to highlight the phone number or insert it into the set.

Adaptive icons

As the name follows, Google has introduced strict development guidelines that developers adhere to to create a single visual style for more applications.

In addition, these new application icons will be animated on the basis of interaction with the user and ... Have you seen the demo version of the animation? Look. Looks amazing.

It seems that Google has not laid out these wonderful icons yet, but we hope and look forward to them in the next Android 8 update.

Improving sound performance

The Android Oreo update now offers built-in LDAC support, Bluetooth audio codec with Bluetooth support.

Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first Android smartphone with pre-installed Bluetooth 5, a technology that will expand the bandwidth and increase the speed limit in the wireless channel for your content and, thus, improve the quality of the audio content transmitted over the wireless network between the smartphone and headphones.

And although many devices follow this example, the sound quality on Android will be even better thanks to the support of Android 8.0 Oreo LDAC, the audio codec Bluetooth with high resolution from Sony.

In the developer settings, we already see many options to configure the audio bitrate, and we expect more progress in the future. It can be especially important for those users who plan to buy the best wireless headphones.

These are excellent news, especially because Google Pixel 2 has no headphone jack.

Dots notifications

Notifications - Novelty for Android Oreo Update.

Ancient users who have enjoyed IOS for many years and some third-party starting systems are familiar with the notifications label on the application icons on the main screen as the built-in Android function.

Unlike iOS, Android Oreo does not tell you how many waiting alerts are within this application, but now you know where to pay attention to what is already good.

New Emodzi.

Here are new emoji forAndroid 8.

Google finally replaced the general style of Emoji from older versions of Android and now offers round emoticons for Android Oreo.

There are also new emoji in the form of fairies, mermaids, giraffes, wizards and many others.

Easter eggs

Android update will not be complete without Easter eggs. Oddly enough, Oreo also comes with a mini-game that continues the idea of \u200b\u200bAndroid Nougat.

But on Oreo, clicking and holding the OS logo, you fall on a mysterious empty screen, on which there is only octopus. This mini-game is satisfied simple and not too game.

You can carry octopus on the screen, watching his tentacles float everywhere. That's all. This game appeared on the net before we learned about the new android 8 sweet name.

Other functionsAndroidOreo.

Google promotes a number of features with the Android Oreo update, which we have already seen, but it means that we most likely see more from each function in the future.

Android Instant Apps is the way you can use applications without installing them, instead, use your web browser - gets a push with Android 8, so expect that developer support will expand in the near future.

Google also includes the auto-fill option in Android 8, so you can quickly enter some of your favorite applications.

New access features have appeared, including simple sound management tools and quick access from the navigation pane for features such as an increase or selection for a dialog.

In addition, there are even more opportunities, such as new downloaded fonts, restriction of the background location, posting alert, new Wi-Fi helper function, a support window called "pop-up tips" and notification categories so that you can better control what you see .

We will make new features in this section when Google will demonstrate them, as well as with the release of new smartphones ready to update Android 8.0 Oreo.

The Android 8.0 Oreo operating system is issued by Google. Soon the next wave of updates for smartphones of different manufacturers will begin. What devices will be updated to the "eight" - read on Treshbox.

Android 8.0 for Google Pixel and Nexus

Smartphones and one tablet from these Linek will accurately receive a stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo, as they are available for them. List of lucky looks like this:

Nexus 5X.
Nexus 6p.
Nexus Player.
Pixel C.
Pixel.
PIXEL XL.

Renewal release date - August / September 2017.

Two test assemblies will come to the final release before the final release. It is safe to say that for all representatives of the Nexus lineups in this list, the update to the "eight" will become the latter. Their active life cycle is already coming to an end - only the updates of the security system remain. Thus, the 2017 will be the year of complete death of the Nexus line.

Android 8.0 for samsung

Android 8.0 for Samsung smartphones will definitely sees the light, but many popular gadgets will remain without a fresh version. As always, the update will come with a big delay - there is no choice from the Koreans.

The list of Samsung devices with Android 8.0 support may look like:

Galaxy S8 / S8 +.
Galaxy S7 / S7 EDGE / S7 Active.
Galaxy A3 / A5 / A7 (2017).
Galaxy A3 / A5 / A7 / A9 (2016) is 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.

Approximate update release date is the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018.

At the same time, it is confident that the new flagship Fablet Galaxy Note 8, which will be shown at the end of the summer of 2017, will receive Android 7.0 Nougat, and not "eight".

Such gadgets like Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy J3 / J5 will remain overboard, 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 stated that all its new items on the basis of the Android operating system will be updated until the next major version - 8.0. In addition, the devices under the Finnish brand - the speed will be at the level of Google Pixel, Nexus and BlackBerry.

Android 8.0 update list for Nokia:

Nokia 3.
Nokia 5.
Nokia 6.
Nokia 8.

Approximate update release date - autumn / Winter 2017.

Android 8.0 for Xiaomi

Android 8.0 on Xiaomi - Patient theme for owners of gadgets from this Chinese manufacturer. The guys from Xiaomi regularly update their MIUI firmware, complementing it with fresh features, but label to switch to new versions of the system. But still MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 will definitely sees the light and many Xiaomi devices will receive this update:

MI 6 / MI 6 Plus.
MI 5S / MI 5S Plus.
Redmi Note 4 (most likely, only Snapdragon).
MI MAX / MI MAX 2.
MI Note 2.
MI MIX.

Approximate renewal release date - the beginning of 2018.

The remaining smartphones either get MIUI 9 based on Android 7.0, or remain on their "six".

Android 8.0 for Sony

Many SONY smartphones of new Xperia X Lines have acquired MediaTek processors, which will certainly affect the update policy. Nevertheless, the Japanese always famous for good support, although after the "seven" surrendered.

Exact List Android 8.0 List 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 is mainly trying to produce updates to quickly than Samsung. The LG gadget list with Android 8.0 support is unlikely to be long, but the delays are unlikely:

G6 / G6 +.
Q6 / Q6α / Q6 +.
V10 / V20.

Approximate update release date - Autumn / Winter 2017.

Android 8.0 for Motorola

Under the wing of the Chinese Lenovo, Motorola with Moto smartphones no longer offers that excellent support that it was before. Updates come with a delay, some devices do not receive a fresh 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, the Chinese technological giant Huawei confirmed that the company is working on optimizing the latest Android 8.0 under its smartphones and tablets. A detailed list of updated gadgets did not revealed. Surely it looks 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.

Approximate date of updates - the beginning of 2018.

Android 8.0 for HTC

A gradually fading manufacturer of HTC has already stated that its flagships will acquire not only Android 8.0, but also next Android P. Mostly it concerns only the fresh U-series. Thus, Android 8.0 on HTC will most likely come out on these gadgets:

HTC U11.
HTC U Ultra.
HTC U Play.
HTC Desire 10 Pro.
HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle.
HTC 10/10 EVO.

Approximate update release date - end of 2017.

Android 8.0 for OnePlus

This large Chinese company has not yet declared its plans for the release of Android 8.0 for its smartphones. Nevertheless, it is safe to expect that these Chinese will not lead their buyers, timely updating as much gadgets as possible. Among them can 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.

Approximate date of updates - the beginning of 2018.

Android 8.0 for BQ

Spaniards from the company BQ (not to be confused with the Russian BQ-Mobile) was always responsible to update the small fleet of devices. Representatives of BQ have already confirmed the edition of Treshboks that two smartphones under this brand will accurately receive the next "green robot": an indicative date of updates - the end of 2017.

The list is not final - other BQ devices will probably fall into it. Just these two gadgets came out quite recently and are BQ brand flagships.

The article is actively finalized and replenished with fresh information.

The eighth version of the Android operating system under the code name Android o quietly starts to figure out the first rumors. What do we see or would like to see in the coming 2017 in the most popular mobile OS? So far, with confidence, it is possible to say only one thing - Google will not change the traditions and calls the following version with one of the parietal or confectionery.

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Updated 07/18/2017:

Functions that will definitely be in the final version of Android O:

Picture mode in Picture (PIP) - Allows you to use the "Appendix" on top of the "Appendix". New era multitasking
Prioritization of background applications -the battery will now serve more than 7.0
LDAC support - High-quality Bluetooth audio codec from Sony

Updated 07/17/2017:

Google has released the penultimate version for developers (everything will be 4) with a change in the interface API. Beta version is available for Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Nexus 6p, Nexus 5x or Pixel C

Android exit date shifted for September / October 2017because After the Google I / O conference, there are rumors that the full version debuts on the Google Pixel 2 device, which should go out just in these months.

What are we waiting for?

The next letter, exactly how and the version will start with the letter "O" (Previous had names: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat). Variants from a good corporation, in fact, a little. From explicit favorites you can allocate Oreo. - famous in America Mark Cookie - even "Chokopay" by popularity is in popularity, although in Russia they are not particularly complaining. Orange - Orange, another candidate to glorify the eighth version of Android, although it is unlikely.

Android 8.0 - Is it Oreo?

By the way, the new version may well be not the next number, i.e. Become, for example, Android 7.2 and so on, it is enough to remember the versions of Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and Kitkat. Moreover, a new version 7.1 came out the other day (so far only for developers), so the continuation of the form 7.x is still more likely than the Eight output.

release date

Until last year, Google has always tried to announce a new software accurately with hardware. In 2016, unexpectedly, the company began to tell about Developer Preview Andoied N on the eve of the I / O conference. It is strange that the new Phone Pixel XL came out only in October of this year, while Nougat appeared on third-party philizers earlier. It is possible that the new Google policy is that the equipment (in particular, the phones) ceased to be simply a "carrier" of the new OS, but becomes more independent product. Therefore, the new version of the OS is expected in July-August 2017

Google Pixel is not the first one who, at one time, received Andoid Nougat

Does my phone android 8.0 support?

Even Google's phones do not have eternal support from the manufacturer. The same security updates are provided within three years after the release of the device. So support Nexus 5X. and Nexus 6p. ends in September 2017, Nexus 9. and Nexus 6. Already stayed without it in October 2016 - and this means that the update of Android o these phones will not receive anymore. You can almost with 100% confidence say that current flagships from Samsung, HTC, LG and Motorola will receive updates in early 2018

Motorola G4 Plus will probably wait for her Android 8.0

Android 8.0 - Is it AndroMeda?

In the Western press there is an opinion that the new version of Android will be Google October 4 - if more precisely, this is a hybrid Android and Chrome OS called constellation Andromeda. Google will decide to go in the footsteps of Microsoft and is preparing the only one and universal eco-system for all types of devices. Does this ahead of Android ends like an independent OS? It is unlikely that Andomeda can be called the "killer" android or his version 8.0 and that's why:

The new OS is announced both for phones / tablets and laptops.
The end result can be described as Google Chrome with Android functions, and not vice versa.
The transition to the AndroMeda system will be smooth and gradual, so at least another version of Android we must see.
Release date: 2017 year. It is unlikely that Google will allow themselves to stop the development of its main operatory system.

At the end of August, the version of Android 8.0 Oreo has been publicly available. Institially replaced updates for Nexus and Pixel devices, as well as some announced new items went to the market immediately with the last "green robot". But when Android Oreo will receive not the newest smartphones, for example, Samsung Galaxy S7?

The first and most important factor is how SAMSUNG speeds the software update for its devices. Android 7.0 Nougat for the smartphone Galaxy S7 was released six months after the official release of the system. Those. If you take on the point of reference on August 23, 2017 (Oreo release date), it can be assumed that at the beginning of the spring of 2018, the smartphone will receive an update.

But unfortunately, in addition to the numbers there are still a real state of affairs. Some reports show that Samsung will need some time on testing Android Oreo, so users will receive an update only in mid-2018. However, Google strongly reproaches manufacturers in the long optimization of their shells, so it is doubtful that the release will delay such a long time.

Typically, Koreans adapt the new version of Android to their devices sufficiently, so the appearance of beta versions, which would increase the speed of correcting errors and shortcomings.

But is it necessary at all android 8 OREO for Samsung Galaxy S7 users? It seems to be the current 7th version works quite well. On the one hand, yes, the update does not bring almost no cosmetic improvements. The main feature of Android Oreo is that the system has greatly added performance and safety. And these criteria will be useful to any device.

In addition, Android 8 has features such as "Picture in the picture", print support, automatic filling of data in applications, and also gives greater freedom for developers, which will certainly affect the release and work of software.