Its good news for Moto G4 Plus users –Android 8.0 Oreo is on its way. Due to customer’s outcry, Motorola is soon going to test Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto G4 Plus. Earlier, Moto G4 Plus was not included on the list of the smartphones to get the Oreo update. It’s quite late but you know how its said, better late than never.

On the other hand, Google has launched the Android Pie and has even rolled it on the Pixel devices. But some devices are lagging behind for Android 8.0 Oreo. Moto G4 Plus is still running on Android 7.0 Nougat and will keep running till next couple of months until the testing completes. In Brazil, Motorola is accepting new beta testers for the Moto G4 Plus. So, if we make a rough guess then you guys will be getting the update in the next few months and that too depends on how the testing proceeds. Motorola will start soak tests probably after a month upon recruiting. Recently, Motorola started rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus.

• Read More: Moto G5 and G5 Plus finally starts receiving Android Oreo update

Additionally, Moto G4 Plus carries Snapdragon 617 with 2/3/4 GB RAM coupling with 16/32/64GB of internal storage. It packs 16 MP rear shooter with a 5 MP on the front for selfies. There’s a 5.5 inches of display having a pixel density of 401 ppi and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. In connectivity, it carries Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, microUSB 2.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS.

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In the recent years, Huawei has been of the front running companies among domestic brands in China when it comes to speed of rolling out the latest version of Android to its devices and making it available to older devices. Earlier today, Ha Gang who is the President of Huawei’s mobile business division confirmed that by May, Huawei’s Android 8.X equipment accounted for 20 percent which is 2.5 times more than the industry average of 5.7 percent.

Ha Gang stated that the company carries out high R&D investment every year for technological innovation. At the same time, the company has continued to upgrade and provide the latest technology to the old users. This improves the customer experience as new technologies are brought to older devices.

In the last 8 months, Huawei has released EMUI 8.0 to 20 old models. And also, 7 devices that were up to 3 years old were provided with EMUI 8.0 in the last week.

Apart from rolling out EMUI 8.0 update, the company has been actively working on bringing its GPU Turbo technology to a number of devices. The new technology can improve the graphics performance by 60 percent and it can be made available through a software update. A recent report had revealed that around 100 million Huawei and Honor device owners will be able to take advantage of GPU Turbo technology with the next few months.

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Ha Gang also stated that the when it come to customer service, Huawei has managed to achieve 99 percent satisfaction rate. He added that the company will be holding free service campaign during the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month.

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The Oreo update will first be available as a beta version for the device before a stable version is pushed out to users. If you want to try out the beta version, all you have to do is follow the following instructions:

• Update the Honor service app to the latest version
• Open the app and select the services tab
• Select the “Upgrade application” option and tap “apply”
• Once your application has been accepted, you will receive a notification for the OTA update.

Honor has also released a list of the supported Honor 8 Lite versions eligible for the beta program.

1. Honor 8 Lite PRA-AL00 (3GB RAM + 32GB ROM)
2. Honor 8 Lite PRA-AL00X (4GB RAM + 32GB ROM)
3. Honor 8 Lite PRA-AL00/PRA-AL00X (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM)
4. Honor 8 Lite PRA-TL10 (4GB RAM + 32GB ROM)
5. Honor 8 Lite PRA-TL10 (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM)

The Honor 8 Lite was released over a year ago in China. It has a 5.2-inch FHD screen, a Kirin 655 processor, and up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

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There is a single 12MP camera on its back and an 8MP sensor in front for selfies. It also packs a 3,000mAh battery and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Oreo update should also be made available for the international variants soon. In some other countries, the Honor 8 Lite is sold as the Huawei P9 Lite (2017), Huawei P8 Lite (2017), Huawei Nova Lite, and Huawei GR3 (2017).

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on a successor phone for the Xiaomi Mi A1, the first Android One smartphone from the company. Even Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has also confirmed that the firm will be launching the Mi A2 in the near future. As far as Mi A1 is concerned, the Chinese manufacturer has already treated with Android 8.0 Oreo update earlier this year. Users of XDA forum have come across a leaked ROM of Android 8.1 Oreo beta for Mi A1 which suggests that Xiaomi is gearing up to release the latest edition of Oreo for it.

The following screenshot released by the publication confirms that Mi A1 users at XDA forum have already installed the leaked Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo beta update. Since it is a beta update and that too a leaked one, installing it may cause the Mi A1 to encounter various kind of issues such as that stock camera won’t work. However, the publication claims that the Google Camera ports are working properly. Users who have installed the leaked ROM claim that the update does not include Treble and there are no adaptive icons onboard. Also, there is no logo for VoLTE even when it is working.

There are no major features included in Android 8.1 when compared to the Android 8.0 Oreo update. One new feature that is included in the leaked beta update for Mi A1 is the black theme for a dark wallpaper. The update also tags along security patch for May. The Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo beta update that has been leaked features the new Power menu.

Xiaomi Mi A1 users who wish to try the leaked Android 8.1 Oreo beta update can visit the download link given below. It is advisable to carry out a backup on the phone before installing the leaked beta as there are many bugs present in in the build.

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Xiaomi had hurriedly released a premature Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Mi A1 at the end of December 2017. The Oreo update had to be stalled twice before rolling out the stable version. Now that the Android 8.1 Oreo beta has been leaked for the Xiaomi Mi A1, it seems that the official release should be available within this month. Hopefully, the final build of the Android 8.1 Oreo for Mi A1 will be free from bugs.

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If you live in the US and own the Honor 7X, you may want to check for an update. The Huawei sub-brand has begun rolling out an EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo update to the dual-camera toting mid-ranger.

A few months ago, Huawei released a closed beta version of EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 for the Honor 7X and a couple of other Huawei phones. Now a stable version is rolling out. Below is the changelog for the update:

• New floating navigation dock: With the newly added home screen shortcut, the floating navigation dock lets users navigate and operate their device from anywhere on the screen.
• Updated setting menu and Phone Manager: The redesigned Settings menu is clearer and more intuitive. The updated Phone Manager automatically optimizes the system based on usage patterns, keeping the smartphone running at top performance all the time.
• Phone gallery recycle bin: Users can now restore photos and videos if they accidentally delete them. The Gallery in the new UI features a recycle bin which retains deleted photos and videos for 30 days.
• Seamless LinkedIn integration: Contacts and Email in EMUI 8.0 let users sync the career details of their LinkedIn contacts, making it faster and easier to manage contacts across platforms.
• Link up two Bluetooth devices: Smartphones are now able to connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same me, boosting mobile experience and fun.
• Face Unlock: Scans a recognized user’s face to unlock instantly. It also prevents unlocking with closed eyes and allows only device owners to see lock screen notification details, ensuring maximum security.

The update also brings Project Treble support.

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If you have not received the update, you will have to be patient as it will roll-out in batches. The update for other regions should also be announced soon.

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Few days ago, Xiaomi had released China Developer ROM based on Android Oreo for devices like Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2. Today, the company has officially confirmed through its MIUI forum site that the it is now recruiting new fans for these handsets outside of China to test the Android Oreo Global ROM’s beta version.

Xiaomi is now in the process of making the MIUI 9.5 version available to as many as 30 smartphones. However, the update only brings the latest MIUI version, and it does not contain newer version of Android OS.

The Chinese manufacturer is also gradually rolling out the latest Android Oreo update to eligible devices. Xiaomi has already released Android 8.0 Oreo update to devices like Mi A1, Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Redmi Note 5 Pro but there are a handful of eligible devices such as Mi Note 3, Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi 5A Prime, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime Mi Max 2, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5, Mi 5X, Mi 5C and Mi Pad 3 that are yet to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

As mentioned above, it appears that the global ROM based on Android Oreo could be available soon for Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2. These handsets are likely to receive the Oreo update within Q2 this year whereas most of the remaining handsets may get it Q3.

Users of Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2 who wish to test the beta version of Android Oreo can visit the source link to know how to enroll as a beta tester. One should be aware of the fact that the deadline to become a test tester for these phones is April 11 until 11:59 PM (Beijing time).

Read More:Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Gets Android 8.1 Oreo Thanks To LineageOS 15.1 (Unofficial)

The Xiaomi Mi 6 had received Android Oreo beta version in January this year and the stable global ROM was made available for it by February end. Hence, it is likely that the Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2 users may get the global stable Android Oreo ROM by the coming month.

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After over two months after it released Android 8.0 for the Mi A1, Xiaomi has released the kernel source code for the phone.

The release of the kernel source code is good news for those developers willing to create custom ROMs based on Android Oreo for the phone. The source code is available on GitHub.

The Mi A1 is Xiaomi’s first Android One Phone. It is actually the same phone as the Mi 5X but with stock android instead of MIUI. The phone has received positive reviews since its launch and is one of the most recommended phones in the $200 category.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has a 5.5” FHD display, a Snapdragon 625 processor and 4GB of RAM. It is available in 32GB and 64GB variants with expandable storage.

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It has dual 12MP rear cameras and a 5MP front facing camera. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a 3080mAh battery under the hood.

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At the begining of the year, Huawei released a list of devices that will get updated to EMUI 8.0. The Huawei P9 and P9 Plus flagships from 2016 were also included. Report has it that the update is on the way.

The info comes from Huawei’s product manager who confirmed the update on the official forum. The update will bring Android 8.0 Oreo to the device and may likely be the last major update it receives.

When the Huawei P9 and Huawei P9 Plus were released in April 2016, they ran Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. It later got an update to Nougat.

The Huawei P9 and P9 Plus are the first Huawei phones to come with optics co-developed with Leica. The phone may already be almost 2 years old but it should still hold its own against a lot of phones in the market today.

EMUI 8 will surely breath new life into the device with its AI engine for resource allocation, smart split screen, and navigation dock. Though some of the features found in the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro’s version of EMUI 8 will be missing.

The Huawei P9 has a 5.2” FHD IPS display while the P9 Plus has a 5.5” FHD Super AMOLED 3D touch display. Both are powered by the Kirin 955 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The P9 also comes in a 3GB RAM + 32G ROM variant.

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While they both have the same dual 12MP f/2.2 rear sensors, their selfie cameras have different apertures. F/1.9 on the P9 Plus and F/2.4 on the P9. The P9 Plus also has stereo speakers and a 3400mAh battery while the P9 has a 3000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi had rolled out Android 8.0 Oreo beta update for Mi 6 users in the previous month. Today, the company has rolled out the latest MIUI 9.2.3 Global Stable ROM that brings along the Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The update can be installed through OTA update as well as by manually installing the ROM. The Chinese manufacturer has also released the kernel source code to the public.

Xiaomi has confirmed on the arrival of the MIUI 9.2.3 flavored Oreo update for Mi 6 through an official announcement on MUI Official Forum. By this, it becomes the first Xiaomi phone to be blessed with Oreo update.

As of this writing, Xiaomi has not confirmed on the other phones that will be getting the MIUI 9.2.3 update. However, it is speculated that the Mi MIX 2 smartphone may receive it in the near future. The upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship phones are rumored to come pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo OS.

Compared to other smartphone OEMs, Xiaomi is usually slow at releasing kernel source codes for its smartphones. It has recently released Android Nougat based kernel source codes for Mi A1 and Redmi 4X. Now that the Oreo kernel source code has been released for Mi 6, developers will soon release custom software builds for it.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 was launched with MIUI 8 based Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It features 5.15-inch FHD display. It is powered by Snapdragon 835. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options and 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It includes 12-megapixel camera sensors on its rear whereas its frontside is flanked with 8-megapixel selfie camera. It includes 3,350mAh battery.

MIUI 9.2.3 Update Changelog:

Here is the changelog of MIUI 9.2.3.0 update for Xiaomi Mi 6:

Highlights

Optimization – Android 8.0 update (02-12)

Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (02-12)

System

Optimization – Android 8.0 update (02-12)

Fix – Apps changed Wi-Fi connection status without the user’s permission (02-12)

Fix – Apps stopped working in the background (02-12)

Fix – WhatsApp force closed in Split screen (02-12)

Phone

Fix – DTMF issues after pausing VoLTE video calls (02-12)

App Lock

New – Added the App lock step before unlocking using a new fingerprint for the first time (02-12)

Contacts

New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (02-12)

Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (02-12)

Fix – Contact search didn’t work properly for Russian and Ukranian (02-12)

Messaging

Fix – OTP messages were grouped with notification SMS (02-12)

Fix – Time in Messaging didn’t change when the system was switched to 12-hour format (02-12)

Fix – Messages with one-time passwords disappeared (02-12)

Delete – Adjustments for Messaging: service and promo SMS, scheduled SMS, and group messages. (02-12)

Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar

Optimization – Vibration for notifications during calls (02-12)

Optimization – Notification shade response (02-12)

Fix – Brightness bar wasn’t displayed in its position (02-12)

Fix – A white bar appeared in the Notification shade (02-12)

Fix – Lock screen wallpaper wasn’t shown in some cases (02-12)

Fix – Notification shade issues (02-12)

Fix – The search bar in the Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly (02-12)

Fix – Wallpaper Carousel couldn’t load online resources (a Play Store update was required) (02-12)

Home screen

New – Animated icons for selected apps in the default theme (02-12)

Optimization – RAM info isn’t shown in Recents by default. Go to Settings > Home screen & Recents to turn it on. (02-12)

Optimization – Animation for clearing cache (02-12)

Optimization – Adjusted the button for clearing memory in Recents (02-12)

Optimization – Swipe response (02-12)

Optimization – Folders open faster (02-12)

Optimization – Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode (02-12)

Optimization – New animation for launching and closing apps (02-12)

Fix – Couldn’t close Recents in some cases (02-12)

Fix – Issues with icon size for Clock, Calendar, and Weather (02-12)

Fix – Home screen icons weren’t displayed properly (02-12)

Themes

Optimization – Redesigned home page (02-12)

Optimization – Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes (02-1)

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Samsung had recently released the Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. However, the South Korean had stop the rollout suddenly as some Galaxy S8/S8+ users encountered unexpected reboots. There is no confirmation on when it will be resuming the release of Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+, but fresh information reveals that the company seems to be preparing the release of the latest Android version for Galaxy Note 8.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with model number SM-N950F/DS has been spotted at Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 8.0 Oreo. The SM-N950F is the model number of Note 8 that was made available in Europe and Australia and DS is its dual-SIM edition. All the major software updates are required to undergo new Wi-Fi certification before they are officially made available to the end-user. Since Note 8 with Oreo update has received Wi-Fi certification, it appears that the arrival of the new software is close at hand for the phablet.

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In the previous month, the beta build of Android 8.0 Oreo update for Note 8 had revealed the list of Galaxy smartphones and tablets that will be treated with Oreo update. As of this writing, there is no official confirmation yet on when Samsung will be releasing Oreo update for Note 8. However, the company could be hoping that the Galaxy Note 8 owners do not encounter the same rebooting issue that some of the S8 and S8+ users have encountered.

On Sunday, the South Korean tech giant will be announcing the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagship phones. Both the smartphones will come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9.0 UI.

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In December 2017, Google had confirmed the list of smartwatches that will be treated with Android Wear Oreo update. Today, the search engine giant has confirmed the six smartwatches that are now receiving the major Android update.

The Huawei watch 2, Casio PRO TREK Smart WSD-F20, Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch, Polar M600, ZTE Quartz and Mobvoi Ticwatch S & E. Even though these devices belong to the list of the devices that will be upgrade to the latest Android version, they were not included in the first batch of smartwatches that were updated to Android Wear Oreo.

As of this writing, several smartwatches have received the Oreo update such as Fossil Q Venture, LG Watch Sport, Louis Vuitton Tambour, Michael Kors Sofie, and Montblanc Summit, LG Watch Style, Misfit Vapor, Nixon Mission, TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45, Fossil Q Founder 2.0, Fossil Q Marshal, Fossil Q Wander, Michael Kors Access Bradshaw, and Michael Kors Access Dylan.

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The other smartwatches that will be also receiving the Android Wear Oreo update include: Diesel Full Guard, Emporio Armani Connected, Fossil Q Control, Fossil Q Explorist, Gc Connect, Guess Connect, Hugo BOSS BOSS Touch, Michael Kors Access Grayson, Movado Connect and Tommy Hilfiger 24/7 You. Users who own any of these smartwatches are advised to check for arrival of the update. One should be aware of the fact that Android Wear Oreo is being made available in phases. Hence, it may take some time for all the smartwatches to receive the Android Wear Oreo update.

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The Android 8.0 Oreo beta program was made available for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in November 2017. It took over three months for the South Korean company to rollout the stable edition of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 duo. However, the firm has abruptly halted the Oreo update for S8 and S8+ within a week of making it available.

Samsung’s servers had contained G950-FXXU1CRAP and G955-FXXU1CRAP Android 8.0 Oreo firmware files respectively for S8 and S8+ phones. However, these files are no longer available for download. As of this writing, there is no official announcement on why it decided to halt the Oreo update for S8 and S8+.

The aforementioned Oreo build was made available for users of Galaxy S8 duo in countries like Belgium, France, Germany, India, Norway, Poland, Turkey and the UAE who did not enroll in the beta testing of Android 8.0. The owners of Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Netherlands are slated to get the Oreo update in the coming week. As of this writing, there is no confirmation whether Samsung will be delaying it.

It is speculated that the South Korean company is preparing a new edition of Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.  However, there is no timeframe available on the arrival of the new update.

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Those who have already installed the update can continue to user their devices as Samsung has not released any official statement on whether the current build contains any bugs. The Android 8.0 Oreo update that was released for Galaxy S8 and S8+ in the previous week had also brought along Samsung Experience 8.0 UI.

Leaked information has revealed that the South Korean company will be releasing Android 8.0 Oreo to wide range of devices such as Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy W2018, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7. Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A8 (2016), Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Prime (2017), Galaxy J7+ (2017), Galaxy J7 Duos (2017), Galaxy J7 Max (2017), Galaxy J7 Neo (2017), Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J3 (2017). The upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9+ are expected to arrive pre-loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo flavored Samsung Experience 9.0.

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Last month, Huawei had confirmed the list of smartphones that would be receiving the EMUI 8.0 update. Today, it has begun the roll out closed beta for some of the Huawei phones in China.

Huawei has officially confirmed today that it has officially released the EMUI 8.0 closed beta for Maimang, Nova Youth Version (Lite) and three variants of Honor 7X. Here are the all the model numbers of the aforementioned phones that are now receiving the EMUI 8.0 closed beta. The company has also confirmed the number of people that will be provided with closed beta.

• Huawei Maimang 6 (RNE-AL00) – 500 people
• Huawei Nova Lite (WAS-AL00) – 450 people
• Huawei Nova Youth (WAS-TL10) – 50 people
• Honor 7X (BND- AL00) – 200 people
• Honor 7X (BND-AL10) – 50 people
• Honor 7X (BND-TL10) – 50 people

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Apart from the aforementioned devices, the following Huawei and Honor phones are also going to receive the Android Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update: Huawei P9, P9 Plus, Mate 8, Nova 2, Nova 2 Plus, Honor V9, Honor 8 Youth, Honor 8, Honor V8 and Honor Note 8. The Honor 9 and Honor 8 Pro have been recently treated with EMUI 8.0 update in Europe.

The Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 is the successor of EMU 5.1 that was first made available on Mate 10 series and Honor V10 smartphones. Apart from new features and improvements, the EMUI 8.0 update also tags along artificial intelligence (AI) features such as real-time scene and object recognition, smart tips, AI-driven language translation and more.

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Better late than never they say. Yesterday, Vivo announced its plan for Android 8.0 update and the devices that will be getting them. The list is pretty small and only includes the brand’s flagship devices.

The Android 8.0 update will come as an upgraded version of its FunTouch OS custom UI and will begin hitting devices starting mid-April. Below is the list of devices getting the update:

1. Vivo X20
2. Vivo X20 Plus
3. Vivo X9s
4. Vivo Xplay6
5. Vivo X9
6. Vivo X9 Plus
7. Vivo X9s Plus

It is surprising that none of the recently released mid-range phones are on the list. While Vivo is known to have a terrible track record when it comes to updates, it still comes as a surprise that nothing is being done to change things.

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The eligible phones will get beta versions of Oreo first but there is no time frame for that at the moment. Details about the beta recruitment are expected to be released on the official forum.

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ZTE didn’t release a successor to the Axon 7 in 2017, instead we got the foldable Axon M. A few weeks ago, the company began rolling out a beta Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Axon 7 in the US only for it to announce a stable Oreo update in China yesterday.

The update comes as an upgrade to MiFavor 5.2 – the latest version of ZTE’s custom user interface. The update brings a new interface, a smoother and faster system, in addition to all the goodies of Android 8.0 Oreo.

To check for the update, head to System Update under Phone Settings and tap the three-dot button to check if its available.

The Axon 7 was announced in May, 2016. It ran Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box but got an update to Android Nougat in March, 2017.

Other than the aging Snapdragon 820 processor, the Axon 7 is still a capable device. It has a 5.5-inches 2K AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4 on top. There is 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of expandable storage.

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For optics, it wields a 20MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera. It also packs a 3250mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 via a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, front facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Axon 7 will not be succeeded by the Axon 8 but by the Axon 9 according to ZTE’s CEO.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s leaked build of Android 8.0 Oreo has revealed the list of the forthcoming Galaxy smartphones and tablets that may launch this year. Also, it contains the names of Samsung’s smartphones and tablets that will be treated with Android 8.0 Oreo.

Various smartphone manufactures such as HTC, Motorola, Nokia and so on have started the rollout of Android 8.0 for their smartphones. Samsung is one of the smartphone companies that are quite slow at rolling out new Android version. It is yet to release to Android 8.0 Oreo update for its 2017 flagship phones like Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8. Here is the list of smartphones that will be receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo:

Galaxy Smartphones

Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note FE, Galaxy W2018, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A7 (2017) and Galaxy A8 (2016).

Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Prime (2017), Galaxy J7+ (2017), Galaxy J7 Duos (2017), Galaxy J7 Max (2017), Galaxy J7 Neo (2017), Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J3 (2017).

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Galaxy Tablets

Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825 (2017), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T380/T385 (2017), Galaxy Tab Active 2 (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 (2016), Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (2016), and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355 (2015) are the tablets that are likely to receive Oreo update.. The presence of the 2015 Galaxy Tab A tablet in the list seems out of place as it was launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Hence, it is unlikely to receive Oreo upgrade.

The following phones that are not listed above are expected to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update since they were launched within the last two years: Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy J5 Pro and Galaxy S7 Active.

Some of the mid-range and low-end phones may not receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update this year. Samsung is yet to release an official statement on the Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are eligible to receive Oreo update. Since the Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones are going to receive the Oreo update in the near future, the company may release the official list of Oreo upgradeable devices soon.

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Huawei’s Honor has begun rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to two of its devices – the Honor 8 Pro (Honor V9) and the Honor 9. The update comes bundled with Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 update but there is a catch.

If you are not a resident of the UK, you likely won’t get the update. However, one user from India has reported updating his Honor 8 Pro. Honor has not revealed when other regions will get the update but they most definitely will receive it soon.

The update started rolling out to the Honor 8 Pro first while the Honor 9 is scheduled to get it later. It brings all the goodness of Android 8.0 such as picture-in-picture mode, auto-fill, notification dots, and new emojis.

You also get EMUI 8.0 features like AI Intelligent Engine which allocates resources to your most used apps and handles low memory management for a smooth experience; dynamic wallpaper; and LinkedIn built-in. The update is about 2.8GB in size.

Honor GER says EMUI8 (incl. Oreo) coming to Honor 8 Pro and Honor 9 from February. Coming to Honor 7X in Q2. EMUI8 feature update coming to Honor 8 soon, but no upgrade to Android 8.0 "Oreo" yet – "will have 'a surprise' in this regard in the near future" though.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 31, 2018

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The Honor 7X is also expected to receive an update to EMUI 8.0 in the second quarter according to Roland Quandt. The Honor 8 won’t get Android 8.0 Oreo but will get EMUI 8.0 features.

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Owners of the OnePlus 5T can now update their phones to Android Oreo. OnePlus’ latest flagship had received the beta update a few weeks ago but has now made the shift to a stable version.

The update, as usual, not only brings Oreo but a number of other upgrades and fixes too. Below is the complete change-log:

System

• Upgraded Android version to Oreo(8.0)
• New design for Quick Settings
• General bug fixes and improvements
• Applied CPU security patch: CVE-2017-13218

Applications

• Updated Launcher to v2.2
• Updated Gallery to v2.0
• Updated Weather to v1.9
• Updated File Manager to v1.7.6

The update will gradually roll-out to devices but there is a way to get it immediately. Install a VPN, set your location to Canada or Germany, go to System Update under Settings Menu and check for the update.

The OnePlus 5T has received lots of positive reviews since its launch. It has a 6.01” FHD+ Optic AMOLED display, 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. It is also powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor like the OnePlus 5.

READ MORE: OnePlus Opens First Offline Store in Mumbai, Offers Bullet V2 Earphones for Free

Thanks to the larger display and thinner bezels, the OnePlus 5T has its fingerprint scanner sitting on the back. There are dual cameras (16MP +20MP) on the rear and a 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera up in front. It also keeps the 3.5mm audio jack, has a USB-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and packs a 3300mAh battery.

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At the end of 2017, Xiaomi had rolled out the Android 8.0 Oreo update for its first Android One smartphone – the Xiaomi Mi A1. However, the Oreo update contained a lot of bugs and it also resulted in fingerprint sensor lag and battery draining issue. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer had to suspend the first Oreo update. The Mi A1 users were treated with a second Oreo update, but it could not resolve fingerprint scanner lag and severe battery drainage problem. Hence, Xiaomi had to suspend the second Oreo update for Mi A1. The company has now confirmed that it is working on a patch to fix these issues.

Users have been complaining on the official Xiaomi support forums and other platforms like XDA and Reddit that there is a short delay of around one second when tying to unlock the phone after installing the Oreo update. Some of the Mi A1 users have also complained that the battery draining issue is so bad that they end up charging the phone twice a day with less usage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A1’s Android Nougat Kernel Source Code is Now Available

Apart from the two main issues, Android Oreo update has also resulted in other problems like connectivity issue, random reboots and more. The fingerprint reader lag issue may not sound like a major issue, but when coupled with other bugs and severe battery drainage, these problems may be quite frustrating for Mi A1 users. As it can be seen in the above screenshots, the Chinese manufacturer is working on a fix for the battery issue and it will be addressing the fingerprint sensor lag problem to the concerned team to resolve the issue soon.

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The Essential PH-1 has been on Android 8.0 Oreo beta for over a month. For a device that runs close to stock Android, one would think it should have received a stable update instead. Unfortunately that update hasn’t come and will never come.

In a tweet via its official account, Essential has announced that the PH-1 will not get a stable Android 8.0 Oreo update. The reason is said to be due to several stability issues in Android 8.0 Oreo which they believe will be addressed in Android 8.1.

So rather than releasing Android 8.0 riddled with bugs, the Essential PH-1 will instead receive Android 8.1 Oreo. However, this will add a couple of weeks to when the device finally gets updated to Oreo.

An update on the public release of Oreo: pic.twitter.com/fPJRtX7kvY

— Essential (@essential) January 30, 2018

Essential says it will release the Android 8.1 beta update in the meantime while they work on the build.

While this may be a bit disappointing for those who have been waiting endlessly for the update, we can all agree that waiting for a stable version that is bug free isn’t all that bad. You wouldn’t want to end up in the same boat as users of a certain Android One device, right?

READ MORE: You Can Now Purchase Accessories For The Essential Phone On The Official Site

There is no specific date as to when the beta version of Android 8.1 will be available but trust us to let you know once Essential make it available.

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Motorola is one of the few companies that has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its smartphones. The Moto X4 Android One edition on Project Fi was updated to Android 8.0 Oreo in the previous month. However, the retail edition of the smartphone in the U.S. has now started to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

Through the official Lenovo forum, a Motorola representative has confirmed that the roll out of Android 8.0 Oreo has stared for Moto X4 users in the U.S. However, all the users won’t be able to see the update at the same time. So, it will take a few days for the OTA update to be available to all users in the U.S.

Read More: Motorola Moto Z3, Moto Z3 Play Renders Leaked to Reveal Design, Key Details

The Moto Z2 Force users on T-Mobile and Verizon have already received the Oreo update. Motorola has recently started soak test of Oreo update for Moto Z2 Play smartphone in Brazil. Those who are part of Oreo beta program in Brazil have revealed that the size of the update is 1.13 GB and it includes security patch for January.

Few months ago, Motorola had confirmed the Oreo update would be made available to 13 smartphones. The list includes Moto Z, Z Droid, Z Force Droid, Z Play, Z Play Droid, Z2 Play, Z2 Force, X4, G5, G5 Plus, G5S, G5S Plus and Moto G4 Plus.

Has Android 8.0 Oreo update arrived on your Motorola phone? Share us your experience by adding your comments.

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The Android 8.0 Oreo update that was rolled out on Dec. 31 for Xiaomi Mi A1 users had to be stopped abruptly on Jan. 12 as users started complaining about various issues like battery drain, random reboots, freezing of the dialer app, HD SIM notification and malfunctioning of ambient display notifications. Xiaomi has released a new edition of Android 8.0 Oreo update for Mi A1 users that will reportedly resolve all the problems associated with the original Oreo update.

As it can be seen in the below screenshots, the Android 8.0 Oreo update also brings along the January 2018 security update. The original update featured the security update for December 2017.

 Read More: Xiaomi Mi6 Gets Android Oreo Global Beta ROM

Mi A1 users who had installed the original Oreo update are reportedly receiving an update that has a size of only 89 MB. As mentioned above, the update promises to fix all the problems that resulted from the first Oreo update. Users who did not install the original Oreo update and are still running on Android Nougat are reportedly getting Android Oreo update that has a size of 1,112.4 MB.

Have you installed the new Oreo update on your Mi A1? Let us know your experience by posting your comments below.

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At the end of December 2017, the Android 8.0 Oreo update was rolled out for Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One smartphone that was launched in September last year. However, the rollout of the update has now been stopped as several users have complained about various bugs that have marred the performance of the phone. A screenshot showing a Xiaomi rep confirming that the company has temporarily halted the Oreo update for M1 A1 has also surfaced.

Users who have updated to Android Oreo on M1 A1 have primarily complained about poor battery performance. Reports suggest that the battery drain issue that has surfaced after Oreo update is associated with the Bluetooth function of the phone. Some users have complained that ambient display notifications are not working while others have said they are facing problems in receiving a call if the display is turned off.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for Xiaomi Mi A1 that was released on Dec. 31, 2017 weighs 1,104.1MB. The update brought new features like notification dots, notification channels, Picture-in-Picture mode Autofill Framework, Smart text selection, new emojis and more.

Read More: Android Oreo Update On Xiaomi Mi A1 Brings Support For Fast Charging

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on when Xiaomi will be resuming the Android Oreo update for Mi A1. Before rolling out the final Oreo update, its beta version was released so that bugs could be ironed out. It appears that in a bid to quickly release the Oreo update for M1 A1, the company failed to kill all the bugs.

Google and Xiaomi had teamed up to launch the Xiaomi Mi A1 as the first Android One phone from the Chinese manufacturer. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is essentially the Mi 5X smartphone that was launched in China in July last year. The only difference between the two phones is that the Mi 5X has a layer of MIUI 9 on Android Nougat OS whereas the Mi A1 is running stock version of Android and it does not feature the MIUI skin.

Have you encountered any batter drain issue or any other problem after installing the Android 8.0 Oreo update on Mi A1? Share us your experience by adding your comments below.

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The Android One Xiaomi Mi A1 has started to receive a stable update that brings Android Oreo to the phone. The announcement was made yesterday via the official Xiaomi Twitter account.

According to the tweet, to receive the update you have to make sure that you are already running the latest December update which is version 7.12.19. Even at that, the update which is 1107.4MB in size and comes with December’s security patch will be rolling out in batches.

We're ending the year with an O! #MiA1 users, stay tuned as we're rolling out your long-awaited update in batches but make sure you're already on the latest December update (7.12.19) to receive Android O! pic.twitter.com/GhRtDnyJn4

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) December 31, 2017

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is actually the same device as the Mi 5X but runs Vanilla Android instead of MIUI. So for those who own the MI 5X and have actually ported the ROM of the Mi A1 to their phone, this update should also work for you. As at the time of writing, the ROM isn’t yet on the MIUI site, so you may have to check later.

The Mi A1 packs a 5.5” 1920 x 1080 display, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 625 mobile platform.

Apart from the fact that it runs Pure Android, another highlight of the phone is its dual 12MP rear cameras – the same as the ones on the Mi 6. There is also a 5MP camera in front for selfies.

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The rest of the specs include a 3080mAh battery, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Have you received the update yet? Do let us know what your favorite new feature(s) is.

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OnePlus has already released Oxygen 5.0 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo update for OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 5 smartphones. However, the newly unveiled OnePlus 5T is yet to receive the latest version of Android. On Wednesday, the Chinese manufacturer hinted that it will be soon rolling out the open beta edition of Android 8.0 Oreo for OnePlus 5T users.

At the launch of the OnePlus 5T, the company had confirmed that it will be releasing the Oreo update for soon after it arrives in the market. It appears that the arrival of the software update is close at hand as the German Twitter account of OnePlus has stated that the open beta build of Android Oreo should be available soon for OnePlus 5T.

Read More:OnePlus 5T Soft Gold Variant Could be Launching Soon

Even though the official Twitter account confirms the arrival of Oreo update, it is not available for download and also the official forum of the company has not confirmed on it. However, it does appear that the company will be releasing the beta update soon. Owners of the OnePlus 5T may want to visit this link to check the availability of the beta update.

The open beta version of Android Oreo is not a stable edition. In other words, it is a test version that will contains bugs. It will be rolled out to the users to let them try the Android Oreo update before releasing the final version. For installing the open beta, users will have to flash the OP5T manually with beta ROM. Users who do not want to flash the OP5T manually can wait for the arrival of the final version OTA firmware. It seems that the company will be releasing the stable Oreo build in January 2018

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The OnePlus 5T is not only one of the best phones in the market but it also has one of the fastest if not the fastest “Face Unlock” feature on a phone. Today, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirmed that the feature will make its way to the OnePlus 5.

In a tweet posted earlier today, Carl Pei announced that the feature will be available on the OnePlus 5 due to popular demand.

Due to popular demand, Face Unlock is coming for the OnePlus 5. Thanks for the feedback, and merry Christmas!

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) December 24, 2017

Owners of the OnePlus 5 will be glad as the arrival of Face Unlock means one less difference between it and the OnePlus 5T.

Just a few hours after the announcement and OnePlus has again surprised owners of the OnePlus 5 by rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo/OxygenOS 5.0 update.

The update not only brings Android Oreo and all the cool features of OxygenOS 5.0 such as parallel apps, it also comes with December’s security patch.

The update will roll out gradually over the next couple of days. However, some users who have updated said using a VPN and selecting Canada will allow you receive the update immediately.

Below is the change log for the update:

Launcher
Optimizations for Shelf
Now you can upload your photo through Shot on OnePlus

Camera & Gallery
New Camera UI design
Optimizations for photo quality
Added beauty effect for Portrait Mode
Added “Places” tab for viewing photos on a map

Apps
Added history feature in Calculator
Added alarm calendar function in clock

System
Added Parallel Apps feature
New design for Quick Settings
New design for Lift up display
Added “Adaptive model” screen calibration
Updated Android security patch to December

READ MORE: OnePlus 6 Rumored To Feature 3D Face ID Technology Like The iPhone X’s

Since the change log doesn’t mention Face Unlock, it means the feature will be added later in a future update.

Let us know in the comment box below if you have received the update and what the experience is like.

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In the previous month, Essential had released the first beta build of the Android 8.0 Oreo for Essential Phone users. Today, the company has rolled out the second beta build of Oreo with new features and enhancements.

The first Oreo beta build came with badge notifications for individual apps, a revamped Settings menu and plenty of background enhancements that increased the overall speed and performance of the device. The second Oreo beta includes features like smart text selection and picture-in-picture. It also equipped with numerous bug fixes as well as performance improvements.

One should be aware of the fact that since it is a beta build, it will contain some bugs. The second Android Oreo beta built is available as OTA (over-the-air) update to all the users of the Essential Phone who have installed the first Oreo beta build.

Read More:50,000 Essential Phone Units Sold Since Launch, Reveals Camera App Download Numbers

In order to install the first build, Essential Phone owners need to register for the Essential Oreo Beta Program on a PC through this link by entering their email address. The page will redirect the users to download page that will contain the ZIP file for the beta update. It can be saved to any desired location on the PC. The downloaded file needs to be manually sideloaded on the phone to install the Oreo beta.

The company has confirmed that installing the beta build of Android Oreo will not void the Essential Limited Warranty rights. For customers who did not purchase the phone through Essential, it advises them to check whether installing or downloading the update would affect the warranty.

In September, Essential had confirmed that the Android 8.0 Oreo update will be arriving to Essential Phone users in the next month or two. Now that the company has released two beta versions of the Android 8.0 Oreo update, it appears that the arrival of the stable version is close at hand.

The Essential Phone was introduced with a price tag of $699 earlier this year. However, the smartphone is now available with a reduced price tag of $449 on Best Buy.

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The Mi 5X was launched internationally as the Android One Mi A1. While the former runs MIUI, the Mi A1 runs pure Android. Since Mi A1 is an Android One device, it is scheduled to get Android 8.0 Oreo before any other Xiaomi phone.

Xiaomi has begun recruiting beta testers for Android 8.0 for the Mi A1. The deadline for the recruitment is December 11 at 11:59 PM Beijing time.

Interested participants can join the program via the MIUI Global Forum app. Basic information as well as the phone’s IMEI number will be requested. You will also be required to have a QQ account for communicating with other members when selected. However, mode of communication will be English.

While the recruitment is open to all parts of the world, only active members on the global forum will be selected.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus Sneak Preview Images Officially Revealed

Preview images of Android O running on a Mi A1 unit shows the update will come with December’s security patch. There is no mention yet as to when the beta build will begin rolling out to selected individuals, but we hope the stable release still makes it to devices this year.

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When the HTC U11 Life was released last month, it came in two variants – an Android One version for Europe and the rest of the world that ran Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, and a Sense version for the US that ran Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

HTC promised it would release an Android 8.0 Oreo update for the  US variant within 30 days and it has kept to its promise. The Taiwanese manufacturer began pushing out the Android Oreo OTA to the unlocked version of the phone today.

The T-Mobile version has not received the update yet and there is no news as to when it will do so. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as carriers are usually known to delay updates.

The HTC U11 Life is a mid-ranger that packs a 5.2” FHD display, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. There is a Snapdragon 630 chip and a 2600mAh battery under the plastic body.

READ MORE: HTC U11+ is the Cancelled Google Pixel 2 XL Muskie

It has a 16MP rear camera that can record in 4K and a 16MP front camera that records at 1080p. The phone also has an IP67-rating but doesn’t have an audio jack. Not that it needs to sacrifice one feature for the other though.

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Smartphone manufacturers such as Sony, HTC and Nokia have already started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update. Samsung smartphones users are also eagerly waiting for the company to release the latest version of Android. A leaked image showing the list of Samsung phones that will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo has been leaked on Weibo by a well-known tipster.

The above image shows that the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ flagship smartphones from 2015 will be receiving the Android Oreo update. It is likely that the Oreo would be the last major Android upgrade for Galaxy S6 models that were launched with Android Marshmallow OS.

Around a month ago, Samsung had begun the Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphone users in the U.S., the U.K and South Korea. The second beta firmware was released around two weeks ago. There is a possibility that the Galaxy S8 duo may receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update by early 2018. The Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note FE, and Galaxy Note 5 will be also receiving the latest Android version.

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The leaked image suggests that the 2015 versions of Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 won’t be receiving the Android Oreo update. As far as Galaxy On series are concerned, only the Galaxy On Max is expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update. The South Korean company also seems to be keen on releasing on rolling out Oreo update for a handful of Samsung tablets.

Samsung has been always slow in releasing major Android versions for its devices. Hence, it seems that the company will be gradually rolling out the Oreo update in a bid to release stable builds.

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Google launched the latest version of its Android operating system in August — Android 8.0 Oreo. Since then, only a couple of smartphone manufacturers have rolled out Android Oreo update to their devices.

While most users are waiting for the Android Oreo update, here are some good news for the users of Motorola. The company is soon going to start Android Oreo soak test for its Moto Z smartphone lineup.

Motorola has sent out invites to select users of Moto Z and Moto Z2 Force smartphones in Brazil who are a part of Motorola Feedback Network for the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system soak test. Motorola Feedback Network is the Lenovo-owned company’s testing programme.

A soak test is similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Beta Program where users sign up for a programme that enables them to receive beta versions of upcoming software updates or operating system build from the company. Once the soak test is completed, the company will roll out the official update.

While this is only a beta programme, it’s still good to see that Motorola and Lenovo are working on bringing the latest version of Android for its users everywhere. The soak test for Android Oreo, which is currently limited to Brazil, is expected to be expanded by Motorola to other global regions in the coming days.

The new Android Oreo update is expected to offer several improvements over the Android Nougat operating system, including faster booting time, extended battery life, more fluid user experience. It will also bring the latest security patches through Google Play Protect. It automatically checks for malware inside all the installed applications on the users’ smartphone.

According to the reports, the first beta may arrive in the next couple of days. While the company has not revealed date of the official rollout of Android Oreo, it is believed that Motorola might release the official update by the end of this year.

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Earlier, Motorola had revealed the list of smartphones from the company that are eligible to receive the latest Android update. The list includes Moto Z2, Z2 Play, Z2 Force, Moto Z, Z Play, Z Force, Moto X4, Moto G5, G5 Plus, G5s, G5s Plus and the Moto G4 Plus.

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Xiaomi Mi 2 was released in August 2012, precisely five years and three months ago. The second-gen Xiaomi Mi model came at a time Xiaomi was still in its infancy but was among the models which set the company apart as a game changer. The phone sports a 4.3-inch display with HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by a Qualcomm APQ8064 processor paired with 2GB of RAM which seemed like a lot back then. By the way, the Mi 2 was the world’s first smartphone to come with a 28nm quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz.

You may call the smartphone old and outdated but not everyone thinks so because there are a crop of ardent Mi 2 users on XDA forum who still explore their smartphone. One XDA forum developer has shared his latest Android 8.0 build for the Mi 2, Mi 2C, Mi 2SC with a lot of the features working fine on the interface. The developer disclosed that the audio, Bluetooth, camera, WiFi, FM, sensors and GPS are all working well but couldn’t test if the phone works well with CDMA SIM card. There are a few bugs, though, which he isn’t planning to fix soon because they are useless to him. The issues include; Sound recorder cannot resume properly after a pause. Also, the flashlight in the stock camera cannot open manually (“Always On” mode not working). Camcorder works, but you have to select a 720p or lower resolution on both rear and front camera in settings before your first record, Kernel(v3.4.0) need to be patched for less vulnerable and a few others.

Read More: Xiaomi Doesn’t Forget Old Models! Xiaomi Mi 2S Updated With MIUI 8.2 Is Super Smooth

If you are interested, do head over to XDA forum to see how you can download. Do note that the ROM is for the Mi 2 and you’ll need to have an idea of how to flash your smartphone to do this.

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After months of leaks, OnePlus 5T was unveiled to the world this Thursday. Many OnePlus fans may have wanted the OP5T to come pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo flavored OxygenOS. However, the smartphone will come preloaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. Fresh information suggests that the Android 8.0 Oreo update for OnePlus 5T will be available at the start of next year.

According to OnePlus, the OnePlus 5T and its predecessor phone, the OnePlus 5 have identical software. They feature the same Snapdragon 835 chipset and same amount of RAM. Hence, both the phones are expected to be paired for receiving software.

The Chinese firm has said it will be releasing Android 8.0 Oreo update for OnePlus 5T in early 2018. Last year, OnePlus had managed to release Android Nougat update for OnePlus 3 and 3T at the end of the year. However, OP5T users will have to wait until next year to receive the newest Android version.

Read More: OnePlus 3, 3T OxygenOS Open Beta Released, Changelog Listed

OP5T owners can still taste the Android Oreo by enrolling for the open beta. OnePlus 5 users are scheduled to receive the Android Oreo open beta later this month. However, OP5T will be getting the open beta until late December.

OnePlus is aiming to release Android Oreo update as soon as possible to its smartphones. However, some manufacturers like Sony and Huawei have already launched their flagships with Android Oreo preinstalled. Other smartphone OEMs like Samsung and Nokia are also preparing Android Oreo updates for their smartphones.

Do you think that the OnePlus 5T should have arrived with Android Oreo preinstalled? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments.

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Huawei announced its new EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo during the launch of the Mate 10 series last month. As a result of the new Custom ROM, Huawei is set to upgrade older models to the new version and one of the models to get the upgrade is the P10. The Huawei P10 was the first flagship model that was launched at MWC earlier this year, along with the P10 Plus.

Huawei has now launched the Android Oreo-based EMUI 8 Closed Beta upgrade for the Huawei P10 and its sibling, the P10 Plus. Registration for the Closed Beta program for the P10 and P10 Plus will run from November 14 – November 16 and applicants would need to sign up using an account number and the serial number of their mobile phone.

This isn’t the first Closed Beta that Huawei would be launching, though, as the Mate 9 series, as well as the Honor V9, had earlier seen recruitment for EMUI 8 closed beta. With this development, we believe more models would get upgrade programs soon. However, a full upgrade package for the Stable ROM may not be available until early next year.

Read More: Huawei Is Skipping EMUI Version 6 And 7 To Introduce EMUI 8.0

It would be recalled that the Mate 10 series launched with a new Kirin 970 chipset which came with Artificial Intelligence features. The interface also offers artificial intelligence but due to hardware differences, some older models may not have this feature enabled on the new EMUI 8.0 ROM ut all other features of the new interface not dependent on specific hardware requirement would be available to users.

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Sony began rolling out the Android Oreo update to the Xperia XZ Premium yesterday. Other manufacturers like HTC, Huawei, and OnePlus are also expected to update eligible phones before the end of the year. Samsung on the other hand has said that the update won’t arrive till next year.

The info was revealed by Samsung Turkey. The source says that development is already underway but will not be ready till early 2018.

The first set of devices expected to get the update include the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8. Other devices are the S7, S7 Edge, S7 Active, Galaxy A7/A5/A3 2017, Galaxy J7/J5 2017, Galaxy Note FE, Galaxy C9/C7 Pro, J7 Prime (On Nxt) and Tab S3.

These year’s flagships will get the beta update before the end of the year before the stable update next year. The update schedule will also vary with respect to countries and carriers.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Rumors: Chipset Variants, Model Numbers, Logos Leaked

The update will bring new features such as picture-in-picture mode, new emoji, notification badge, auto-fill, and night mode etc.

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Sony has begun rolling out an Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Xperia XZ Premium. If you own a unit, you should receive the update today or over the the next few days or weeks.

The update not only brings all the chocolatey goodness of Oreo but also new Sony-specific features. One is 3D creator which debuted with the Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. What it does is let you scan objects and faces in 3D which you can then share or 3D print. Sony had earlier announced this will come with Oreo back in August.

Sony also promised some camera improvements. So there is Predictive Capture which automatically starts taking pictures of the subject when it detects a smile. It then lets you select the best among them. You also get autofocus burst for focusing and capturing moving objects.

Other features are aptX HD support for compatible earphones, improved audio, and app shortcuts.

The roll-out is said to be gradual – “…a phased process” and “timing and availability will vary by market and/or operator.” says Sony. Nevertheless, Sony still gets the award for being the first manufacturer to release an Android 8.0 Oreo update for its phones as well as the first manufacturer to release a phone with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

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Good news for those who buy the new red variant of the Xperia XZ Premium is that they get Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

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HTC has already revealed that it will release Android 8.0 Oreo update for HTC U11, U Ultra and the HTC 10 smartphones. But, other than confirming Q4 for the update, the company had not revealed a timeline for the update rollout.

But, as per the latest report, HTC is expected to roll out Android Oreo update for the HTC U11 smartphone as soon as next month, i.e. November 2017. Currently, the phone is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS with Sense 9 UI on top.

A Twitter tipster LlabTooFeR has revealed that the update is currently in the final stages of its development, and will start rolling out in the November-early December time frame.

The HTC U11 features a 5.5-inch Quad HD display with Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection. It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and sports a 12-megapixel rear camera with UltraPixel technology, 5-axis OIS, EIS and f/1.7 aperture. It houses a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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Meanwhile, HTC is planning to announce a new phone on November 2. The company has already started sending out press invites for the launch event but has not yet confirmed the name of the device. It is expected to launch either an Android One edition of the U11 a.k.a. HTC U11 Life or the U11 Plus.

Apart from HTC, many other smartphone manufacturers have announced their plans to update their smartphones with Android 8.0 Oreo. Google is reportedly working with brands such as Essential, HMD Global (Nokia), Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Sony, among others to bring the Oreo update to some of their devices.

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In its bid to stick to its schedule of updating its devices to Android Oreo before the end of the year, OnePlus has released an Android 8.0 open beta update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

The update is beta version 25 for the OnePlus 3 and beta version 16 for the OnePlus 3T. Apart from upgrading the OS to 8.0, it also brings September’s security patch.

The change-log mentions that users will get features such as picture-in-picture mode, autofill, smart text selection, and notification dots. In addition to those is a redesigned quick settings and the ability to upload photos directly to Shot on OnePlus.

Some known issues listed are a slower fingerprint sensor, no shortcut access to Google Photos, and stability issues with NFC and Bluetooth.

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If you are interested, you can grab the downloads for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. File size is 1.49GB for each one of them. Let us know how it feels and if there are any bugs or features you like.

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At the end of the previous month, OnePlus had released OxygenOS 4.5.0 update for OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer has now released OxygenOS 4.5.11 update for OnePlus 5. Even though many users in Canada have received the update, there was no official announcement on its arrival. In the previous month, the company had released OxygenOS 4.5.10 to bring camera improvements and system optimizations.

The OxygenOS 4.5.11 is a big fixing update that has been released to fix some issues that OnePlus 5 users have reported since its launch. Some users had claimed that while using YouTube, the video lagged behind the audio while others had reported about poor 4G+ network strength in some areas. The update has been rolled out to resolve these issues.

Some OnePlus 5 users have complained about adaptive brightness issue. This issue has also been fixed by the new update. The OxygenOS 4.5.11 also fixes display issues of some UI elements. However, there is no precise information to know what those issues are.

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The OxygenOS 4.5.11 update also brings along security patches for the September month. These patches would be able to protect OnePlus 5 from the recent Blueborne vulnerability. After installing the update, users have also noticed that the apps are launching faster than before. The update also brings the ability to customize the notification ringtone.

As mentioned above, the update is currently available in Canada and is being gradually rolled out in phases. Hence, it may take couple of weeks for all the OnePlus 5 devices to receive OxygenOS 4.5.11.

As far as Android 8.0 Oreo update is concerned, OnePlus has confirmed recently that the new firmware will be brought to OnePlus 5 before the end of this year. OnePlus 3 and 3T are the other smartphones from the company that are eligible to receive Android 8.0 Oreo upgrade. The Chinese firm is expected to begin beta testing of its Oreo update before making it widely available to its users.

Have you received the new OxygenOS update on your OnePlus 5? Share us your experience by posting your comments below.

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The recently introduce Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XA1 Plus and the upcoming Mate 10 series and Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL smartphones are all arriving preinstalled. Since there are not many Android 8.0 Oreo driven phones in the market, Oreo was not seen in the Android distribution chart by Google. However, it has finally appeared in this month’s Android distribution chart with a percentage of 0.2 percent.

Currently. only the Pixel devices like Pixel, Pixel XL and Pixel C along with some Nexus devices like Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Nexus Player have received the Android 8.0 Oreo update. These devices probably account for 0.2 percent of market share for Android Oreo.

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Android 8.0 Oreo was introduced on Aug. 22 and even though many smartphone OEMs such as BlackBerry, HTC, Sony, Nokia, Huawei and Motorola have confirmed the list of their devices that will be upgraded to Oreo, none of the smartphones except for Google devices have received the Android 8.0. Google does not consider Android versions that have lower than 0.1 percent distribution. This could be the reason why Oreo was not seen in the Android distribution chart since its launch in August.

With a huge market share of 32 percent, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the Android version that is widely available on Android devices. It is followed by Android Lollipop that is running on 27.7 percent devices. Compared to last month, the market share of Marshmallow and Lollipop have declined. In th previous month, both carried respective market shares of 32.2 percent and 28.8 percent.

Last year’s Android Nougat is still not available on large number of Android devices as it has a market share of 17.8 percent. The market share of the Android KitKat has been reduced to 14.5 percent whereas Jelly Bean has a market share of 7.6 percent. Older versions such as Ice Cream Sandwich and Gingerbread have respective market shares of 0.6 percent.

The aforementioned data was collected during a one-week period that ended on Oct. 2. These stats show that the market share of Android Nougat is slowly increasing. In the last month, Nougat had a market share of 15.8 percent. As far as Oreo is concerned, its market share is expected to improve by the end of year as many smartphone OEMs will begin the process of rolling out Android O.

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