When will the Android 8.0 oreo update be released? The new Android Oreo has been released. Comparison with Nougat. Photo. Samsung update in February
August 2016 was marked by the release of the latest version of Google's mobile OS. They called her (Nougat). Since then, the company has presented several updated versions of the system: Android 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.2.
It can be assumed that the appearance of a new version Android O about the same time can be expected. According to the plan, the announcement of the new version should be expected on May 17th. The firmware will be presented at the Google I/O conference, which takes place every year. In this article we have collected all the information that has become available about the new update.
Official Android O logo
Also, the new operating system will receive adaptive icons.
What name will Android 8.0 (O) get?
Observing how the operating system develops allows us to conclude that in addition to the appearance of a new number “8”, each new version of Android also adds a letter.
You can also notice that the letters are selected in alphabetical order and under each of them the name of some sweet is hidden. So, marshmallow is encrypted under, the letter N is nougat. What Android O means is still anyone's guess.
Android 8.0 is Oreo?
Google may involve Oreo in a partnership. And in this case, the name of the popular Oreo cookie will be hidden under the name Android O. This is exactly what happened with Android 4.4, when the company chose the name of the KitKat chocolate bar as the name of its firmware. Or, the company will announce a vote based on the results of which the best version of the name Android 8, starting with the letter O, will be selected. Thus, the company acted by choosing a name for Android 7. Then many users voted for Nougat.
Android 8.0 release date
The announcement of the new version of Android 8.0 OS is expected in May 2017. This will be done at the Google I/O 2017 conference. Over the course of two days, during which this event will take place, information will be announced about what capabilities Android O will have and what new features it will have. The release of the update itself is expected a little later. It is expected that this will happen in the summer.
Can my smartphone be updated to Android O?
It must be said that against the backdrop of the spread of Android OS M and N, the forecasts cannot be called too rosy. It is very likely that the update will be available for the following phones: Nexus 5X, as well as Nexus 6P, since support for these devices is officially announced until September of this year.
But Nexus 9 and Nexus 6 will only be able to update to Android N, since Android O will not be available for them. This is due to the end of their support in 2016.
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 on 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.
To start working on new firmware, you need a special tool - PDK (Platform Development Kit). This tool is created by Google for each new version of Android. Once the PDK is ready, Google sends it to Samsung and other smartphone and tablet manufacturers.
Then Google announces a new Android for users, and Samsung starts working on the firmware. On average, its creation takes 6 months, but the exact release date is unknown.
Samsung can't start working on the firmware until it receives the necessary tools from Google.
You can't get the firmware right away as soon as you hear about it - it needs to be adapted for a specific smartphone or tablet.
Why is the exact release date of the new firmware unknown?
Before answering this question, let's consider what the firmware consists of. The firmware consists of several parts:
Source- a new Android with basic functions, which is created by Google. This part cannot be immediately installed on any smartphone or tablet, because adapting the code to a specific device requires at least drivers.
If we imagine the creation of firmware using the example of building a building, then the source code is the frame of the new structure.
Drivers- help connect Android and the components that make up a smartphone or tablet: processors, memory, buttons, connectors, sensors and other chips. Drivers are written by chip manufacturers - Samsung and companies that produce only certain parts.
If manufacturers do not write a driver for at least one chip for the new firmware, the device will not be able to work normally with it. If the manufacturer of the mobile network communication chip does not write a driver, the smartphone will not be able to make calls. If the camera manufacturer does not write a driver, the smartphone will not take photographs. The firmware will not be released until all manufacturers write working drivers. Creating drivers takes 2 - 4 months.
Drivers are the cement for connecting the frame (Android) and the foundation (components), without it the building will collapse.
Device manufacturer services- are responsible for the appearance of the desktop, menu items, programs, unique applications and functions. Without them, all tablets and smartphones would look the same and have the same set of functions. This part of the code is written by Samsung.
Services are finishing materials: facing bricks, wallpaper, tiles, paint, parquet.
After all the parts are ready, Samsung's task is to combine them and make them workable. At this stage, the firmware is thoroughly tested to find and eliminate all errors. The total number of tests is several thousand times.
The final firmware must be approved by Google - it’s like accepting a building by a state commission. If she doesn't like something, the process continues until the desired option appears.
Nobody gives the exact date of the firmware appearance, because: a) several companies are working on it; b) the process lasts until complete adaptation and elimination of errors.
For which smartphones and tablets will the firmware be released?
New firmware is released for flagship devices within 18 months from the moment they go on sale.
Flagship devices are smartphones and tablets of the Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab S, Galaxy Note series, and some mid-segment models.
New firmware is not released for all devices.
Over time, firmware for a certain device is no longer released.
Below is a preliminary list of models that will receive updates to Android 9 (Pie), with approximate dates. Model list and release dates are subject to change.
Already received the update:
How to find out that new firmware has been released
If new firmware is available for your smartphone or tablet, a notification will appear at the top of the display.
A similar notification will appear if you connect the device to your computer and run the program Smart Switch.
If there is no notification, then: a) the firmware has not yet been released; b) there is something wrong with the device (the current firmware is installed incorrectly or modified, the device is not for sale in Russia). In the first case - wait, in the second - contact service center.
Where to download new firmware
Samsung does not make firmware publicly available. New firmware is installed through the device menu or program Smart Switch.
The firmware cannot be downloaded from the Samsung website.
How to update firmware
We have made detailed instructions in a separate article.
How to return to the previous firmware
Officially, without loss of warranty - no way. Therefore, we recommend that you make an informed decision before upgrading.
Changes in the new firmware
Not all changes that are in the source code will necessarily appear in the new firmware. A detailed list of changes appears before downloading each new firmware.
Changes that can be made.
Android Nougat or 7.0.1 has officially received only less than 1% of all mobile devices of different brands. But already in May 2017, Google is preparing to introduce to the mobile world Android 8 under code name Android O. The new mobile OS will be presented on May 17 at the Shoreline Amphitheater near Google headquarters in California at the Google I/O conference.
This information is officially provided by the developer company in a very non-standard form. IN Twitter Google invited subscribers to follow links through which users found interesting puzzles. Solving these puzzles is confirmation of information about the upcoming conference and planned events. The puzzle was a chessboard.
There is also already an official tweet from Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, about the date and location of the conference:
Currently, the event page only reports the location, and a Google search itself returns the exact dates:
Google doesn't say much about Android 8.0. At the moment, it is known that the developer will increase stability and improve the protection of personal data, fix bugs and introduce a new user interface.
Google traditionally names the new OS version after some tasty treat. All versions of Android are named strictly in alphabetical order. So, the trend is being tracked:
- Cupcake
- Donut
- Eclair
- Froyo
- Gingerbread
- Honeycomb
- Ice Cream Sandwich
- Jelly Bean
- KitKat
- Lollipop
- Marshmallow
- Nougat
- O - ?(!)
In 2017, Google will be looking for the name of a sweet (in English) starting with the letter O. The problem is that there are only a few such sweets. Tech Radar analysts suggested that Android 8.0 may get names Orange, Oreo, Oatcake.
The site also hosts user voting, in which more than 5,500 people have already taken part. The most popular name for Android 8.0 among users is:
Android 8.0 announcement date is already clear, but when the first release of the version will take place is not known. Judging by the experience with Android Nougat, it took the Google team a little more than 3 months to finalize and release the finished release.
The most popular version of Android currently remains Lollipop, which runs on more than 33% of devices, while just over 30% of mobile phones run Marshmallow. The share does not exceed 1% - according to different sources, the figure varies from 0.7% to a critical 0.2%.
Google doesn't comment on new ones at all. functions and features of Android 8.0, experts suggest that smartphones running Android O will become smarter due to advanced assistants. Personal assistants will have access to a wider range of applications and user data.
This is good news for owners of new smartphones, but what about those users who are still waiting for the release of Android 8 for their Xiaomi phone.
In pursuit of Android 9, developers have stopped announcing Oreo updates for other models. We are updating the information to figure out which ones will receive the Android Oreo update.
Android Oreo update for Xiaomi
Indeed, now more and more news is appearing specifically about Android 9. Updating the operating system is one of the most discussed topics of the last month.
2018 is coming to an end. There is just over a month left until the end of the year. In the last 30 days Android Oreo update Only owners of Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi 5s / Plus, Mi Note 2 and 3 smartphones received it.
At the beginning of 2018, the company promised to update some phone models that were already running Android Nougat OS (version 7.0 and higher).
Which Xiaomi smartphones will receive Android Oreo?
Let's consider which current version of Android is relevant for popular Xiaomi models (phones no older than 2017).
Xiaomi smartphones that received Android 8 (8.0 and 8.1) update in the last 180 days:
- Redmi 5A (8.1);
- Redmi 5 (8.1);
- Redmi 5 Plus (8.1);
- Redmi Note 5 (8.1);
- Mi 5/Pro;
- Mi 5s;
- Mi 5s Plus;
- Mi Mix;
- Mi Note 2;
- Mi Note 3 (8.1).
Note: some models have not yet received the latest OS version in stable firmware. The update is available on a weekly beta basis.
Group A – Android 7.1:
- Redmi 4X;
- Redmi 4A;
- Redmi Note 5A;
- Redmi Note 5A Prime;
- Mi Max 2;
- Mi 5X.
Group B – Android 7.0:
- Mi Max;
- Mi Max Prime;
- Redmi Note 4/4x (Snap).
100% update will be for phones from group “A”. The developers promise to release a release with a new version of the OS within three months. Update release period: December 2018 – February 2019.
Which Xiaomi smartphones will not be updated to Android Oreo?
List of Xiaomi phones that 100% will not receive an update to Android 8 as part of the release of the official global firmware and its stable version.
Xiaomi phones without Android 8 and 7:
- Redmi Pro (6.0)
- Redmi 3S (6.0)
- Redmi Note 3 – all versions: SD, Pro, Special Edition (6.0)
- Redmi 4 MTK (6.0)
- Redmi 4 Prime (6.0)
Note: The current OS version is indicated in parentheses.
List of models without OS update (devices are considered outdated):
- Redmi 2;
- Redmi 3;
- Mi 4/4i/4s;
- Mi Pad, Mi Pad 2.
Dear readers, Xiaomi recommends checking your Xiaomi phone in the list to find out which version of the operating system is currently current for it. If updating Android is important to you, but your model is not on the right list, then this is a reason to think about finally buying a new smartphone.