And Finally, the Moto Z is Getting Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2018       

The Motorola Moto Z is now receiving its Official Oreo update. We've seen the update coming through 2016 Moto Z in India (RETIN), Other Asian markets (RETAPAC), China (RETCN), Mexico, Canada (BWACA, RCICA), and few other markets. It weighs around 1GB and features March 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPL27.76-51 for the Moto Z. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE. 

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Screenshots: Bhavik Parmar (Facebook) | Michael Gerard Hernandez

Release Notes: Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo

Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info - March 20, 2018

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

Motorola has already started working on Android 8.0 Oreo for eligible Moto devices and today we want to take a look at everything we know about the Moto devices Android 8.0 Oreo update and its release as we push deeper into the year.

Android 8.0 Oreo for the Motorola devices (Changes and Features)

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Smartphones may bring new Moto Key application that let's you securely save passwords, Moto Alexa, and new Moto Live Stream.


Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo Update [Available]

[December 22, 2017] It's Official: Oreo Update For The Moto Z2 Force (US Verizon)

[December 20, 2017] Moto Z2 Force Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

[January 1, 2018] Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo OTA Captured And Available For Download


Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Update [Available]

[February 11, 2018] Android 8.0 on Moto X4: Moto Launcher gets Dark Theme Option

[January 10, 2018] Motorola Begins Android Oreo Rollout To Moto X4 In Philippines

[January 6, 2018] Moto X4 Official Android 8.0 Firmware: How to Download and Install

[December 29, 2017] Screenshots: Android 8.0 Oreo on the Moto X4

[December 28, 2017] Moto X4 Regular Variant Gets Android Oreo Update Too!!!

[December 23, 2017] Moto X4 Android One Edition Receiving Official Oreo Update

[December 16, 2017]

Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes are now live. So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto X4 by the end of this month or early January. Taking about the Android One Moto X4, Google promised to update the Moto X4 on Project Fi to Android Oreo by the end of 2017. We will let you know once the update is live.


Moto Z2 Play Android 8.0 Oreo Update

[January 22, 2018] Moto Z2 Play Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test In Brazil

[March 07, 2018] Moto Z2 Play Android Oreo Release Imminent


Moto Z Play Android 8.0 Oreo Update

[February 24, 2018] Moto Z Play Users On Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test Are Now Getting Another Software Update: Here's What's New

[February 01, 2018] Moto Z Play Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

[January 31, 2018] Moto Z Play Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test In India

[January 18, 2018] Oreo Soak Test Rolling Out To Moto Z Play in the US

[November 29, 2017]

Screenshot showing Moto Z Play running Android 8.0 Oreo Internal Build with December Security Patch.

Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo Update 

[March 20, 2018] Moto Z Oreo Update Rolling Out Now in China!

[January 22, 2018] Moto Z Gets Oreo Soak Test Too!


[November 22, 2017]

Motorola has started sending out Android Oreo Soak Test invitations to the Moto Z users enrolled for Motorola Feedback Network. Android 8.0 Oreo Beta may hit the Moto Z within next 48 hours.

[December 1, 2017]

Motorola has internally started testing Android 8.0 Oreo Beta on the Standard Moto Z. As you can see in the below screenshot, the Android 8.0 Oreo Internal Beta features November 2017 Security Patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo for other Motorola devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the Android 8.0 Oreo update for any other Motorola device apart from the one mentioned above.

The Moto devices likely to get Android 8.0 Oreo includes Moto X4, Moto Z2 Force, Moto Z2 Play, Moto Z, Moto Z Force, Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid, Moto Z Play, Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5s, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5, and Moto G4 Plus.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z Play users on Android 8.0 Oreo Soak test are now getting another Software update: Here's What's New

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 24, 2018       

Still waiting for the Android Oreo update for your Moto Smartphone? All we know at this point is that, yes, Motorola is testing Oreo on few Moto Z and Moto G phones. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to their customers.

Back in January, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto Z Play with December 1, 2017 Android security patch, Stability improvements and other interesting features along with Android 8.0 Oreo goodies.

Then again, there's another update for the Moto Z Play users running Android 8.0 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPN27.76-12-2 and weighs in at around 450MB.

The update brings latest February 1, 2018 Security patch, Stability Improvements, Camera enhancements, New icons, App dots, Pixel Dialer, and new Moto Launcher, Note that the device still runs Android 8.0 Oreo after the update.

With this new update, Motorola has removed the old Google now launcher and replaced it with brand new Moto Launcher which supports App dots. Additionally, there's new icons for Camera, Settings, Dialer, and Contacts. No, you won't get new Moto Actions with this update.

The company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto Z Play by the end of this month or early March. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

7 Vivo phones will be updated to Android Oreo, check if yours is in the list

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 12, 2018       

Better Late Than Never. Vivo has updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the Android 8.0 Oreo update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

However, the Vivo V7 and V7 Plus has not been included in this list by the company even though the smartphone was released last year. Here is the full List of Vivo Devices Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Official Update

• Vivo X20
• Vivo X20 Plus
• Vivo X9s
• Vivo X9s Plus,
• Vivo Xplay6,
• Vivo X9
• Vivo X9 Plus

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Vivo is expected to add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Vivo Smartphones would feature the latest Funtouch OS with new UI and enhancements.

There's no information when Vivo is going to push the public rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo for their Smartphones. However, Vivo says that X20 users will get the Android 8.0 Oreo beta for testing starting April 2018.

Moto Z Play getting Android 8.0 Oreo soak test in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 31, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z Play's Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and the release is imminent. Well, it looks like Motorola and Lenovo are finally pushing early beta build to the MFN users.

If you own a Moto Z Play in the India and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with build number OPN27.74.

Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z Play comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z Play also brings the latest January 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability and Camera improvements.

Related: Here's What's New In Android 8.0 Oreo For Motorola Phones

Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. Once Motorola announces an official rollout of the update for all, we shall let you know. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Credits: Mohammed Mustafa (Moto Z Facebook Group) | Featured Image: Motorola-phone RU

Nokia 6 is getting Android 8.0 Oreo: Here's What's New!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 30, 2018       

The Nokia 6 2017 is now getting Android 8.0 Oreo. The update is now available for both Global and Chinese variant of the Nokia 6. 

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Nokia has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 6 2017 also brings the latest January 1, 2018 Security Patch.

Nokia Changelog says that the new version includes Update Settings UI, Screen and Pedometer card, Enhance Power saving and background activity manager, Enhance Low Light Camera Image Quality, Nokia Cloud, Notification wake up, and long screen capture.

The update is already rolling out to the users of Nokia 6 in phases. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

LG G6 Official Android 8.0 Oreo Preview [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 27, 2017       

LG is now all set to launch Android 8.0 Oreo Software update for the LG G6, but it seems that few lucky user living in Korea already got their hands on with the latest Official Android 8.0 Oreo Preview for the LG G6.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, LG has add several new features to the LG UI.

The user reports that there's new app shortcut menu which shows the notifications after a long press. The update also increases app opening speed, and reduces power consumption.

LG is all set to roll out official Oreo update to LG G6 users. Other LG Smartphones might follow the same soon. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Below are some screenshots of the New UI and Changes in Android 8.0 Oreo Preview for LG G6.

Moto X4 Android Oreo Release Imminent

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 15, 2017       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android Oreo update to its Moto X4 Smartphone. According to the information we got, Android 8.0 Oreo update Release Notes for Standard Moto X4 are now live. Yeah, you got it right we're talking about the Standard Moto X4 not the Android One Moto X4.

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto X4 would also feature the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto X4 by the end of this month or early January. Taking about the Android One Moto X4, Google promised to update the Moto X4 on Project Fi to Android Oreo by the end of 2017. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Android One devices are among the first to access the latest Android OS updates and platform innovations. With moto x4 Android One, you’ll receive at least two years of OS upgrades, including an update to Android 8.0 Oreo before the end of 2017. - Motorola US

Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto x4 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.0 Oreo: Many enhancements including new multitasking features, security capabilities, improved notifications and performance.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until December 1st 2017.

Moto G4 Plus gets new Android 8.1 Oreo update via AOSP ROM [How to install]

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 09, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and yes the Moto G4 Plus is one of them.

Motorola has already started testing Android 8.0 Oreo for the Premium Moto Z Series and there's no indication when the update will be available for the G4 Plus. Anyways, those readers who are hanging on to the Moto G4 Plus, we have good news to share. Reputed Developer Nikit Sharma (Dreamstar)  has released the brand new AOSP Custom ROM based on latest Android 8.1 Oreo. It brings latest security updates, wallpapers, launcher and many more value-added features to the Moto G4 Plus.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo AOSP ROM on Moto G4 Plus:

Step 1: Download AOSP Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and Google Apps on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 6: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 7: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 8: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 9: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 8.1 Oreo AOSP ROM (//XDA)

Gapps

Official LineageOS 15.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo is in the works!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 09, 2017       

Just a few days ago, Google released the official Android 8.1 Oreo update to the Pixel and Nexus Devices. Android 8.1 features a lot of changes over the Android 8.0.

With Android 8.1 you get a brand new Pixel 2 launcher, Power-Reboot menu, Dim Navbar keys, and my favorite one is Black and White theme depending on the Wallpaper used. 

Those of you waiting for the Oreo based Official LineageOS ROM, here's an update for you guys. Linage is skipping Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15.0 in favor of the Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1.

Up to now, news on Oreo-based LineageOS 15.0 has been almost non-existent, but we’re in a position now where we can document some of our progress here.

As many of you have seen (and we’re sure some of you are running them right now), a number of unofficial LineageOS 15.0 builds exist, some of which are built by our very own maintainers. These are in no way representative of a final product, but definitely let you all experience some of the features Android 8.0 has to offer.

Once that the basic framework has been put in place and devices are successfully booting LineageOS 15.0, some features are being brought forward, most of which are dependent on what was previously known as the CMSDK. A large focus while doing this has been to evaluate the need to carry-forward or otherwise clean up the leftovers from our inception last year.

However now that Android 8.1 has been released, we’re anticipating moving straight to the 15.1 branch where we’ll merge all our work done for 15.0 and finish the porting effort.

Like always, we won’t be giving any indication as to when we might be close to a releasable product, but keep waiting patiently, and as we reach big milestones, we’ll be giving you some more status updates.

Source: Lineage

Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Receives Android 8.1 Oreo Unofficially via Custom ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 01, 2017       

Lenovo has already announced the list of devices that will be getting Android 8.0 Oreo update and the list only includes Lenovo K8 series of phones. Lenovo claims that they'll receive Android 8.0 Oreo by June to July of 2018.

Wondering if you could try out Oreo on your Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus)? Well, if you own a ZUK Z2 (Plus) and want to taste the Android 8.1 Oreo right now then this recent development might be of interest to you.

Developer "Rodrigo Rodrigues" has successfully ported Android 8.1 Oreo based Custom ROM for the ZUK Z2 (Plus). Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).

Watch: Android 8.1 New Features!!!

With Android 8.1 Oreo, you'll get new Wallpaper Themes, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Pixel Experience ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo on ZUK Z2 (Plus). You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots:

Downloads:

Direct Download: Pixel ROM [Google Apps Included] (// XDA)

List of Samsung Galaxy Phones Getting Android 8.0 Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 25, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started.

We all know that Samsung has already started testing Android 8.0 Oreo on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus through Beta. Other Samsung Galaxy Phones will obviously get Android Oreo, but the question is which Samsung Smartphones will get it?

Trusted Samsung tipster ICE Universe has released the list of Samsung Galaxy devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

List of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones that may get Official Android Oreo 8.0 Update-

• Samsung Galaxy S Series
• Galaxy S8 | Galaxy S8+ (Beta)
• Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S7 edge
• Galaxy S6 | Galaxy S6 edge
• Galaxy S6 edge+
• Samsung Galaxy Note Series
• Galaxy Note 8
• Galaxy Note 7 (FE)
• Galaxy Note 5
• Samsung Galaxy A Series
• Galaxy A7 (17)
• Galaxy A5 (17)
• Galaxy A3 (17)
• Galaxy A9 Pro (16)
• Galaxy A8 (16)
• Samsung Galaxy On Series
• Galaxy On Max
• Samsung Galaxy Tab Series
• Galaxy Tab S3
• Galaxy Tab S2
• Galaxy Tab A (17)
• Galaxy Tab A (16)
• Galaxy Tab active 2
• Samsung Galaxy J Series
• Galaxy J7 (2016)
• Galaxy J7 Pro
• Galaxy J5 Pro
• Galaxy J7+
• Galaxy J7 Max
• Galaxy J7 Prime
• Galaxy J7 Code
• Samsung Galaxy C Series
• Galaxy C9 Pro
• Galaxy C7 Pro
• Galaxy C5 Pro
• Galaxy C7

So above are the devices likely to get Android Oreo, We all know that last year Samsung officially announced the list of Galaxy devices getting Android Nougat and as promised Samsung has update almost all the devices to the latest Android 7.0/7.1.1 Nougat Operating System.

Note that above is the unconfirmed and unofficial list of devices that may possibly get Android O. We will let you know once Samsung announces the official list.

Thoughts?

Nokia begins rolling out Android Oreo to Nokia 8

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 24, 2017       

After approximately one month of testing, Nokia has started rolling out an official version of Android Oreo to the Nokia 8.

If you own a Nokia 8 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for Android 8.0 Oreo. The Android 8.0 Oreo for the Nokia 8 weighs in at around 1518MB and comes with build number V4.35J.

Apart from Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies which includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification dots, Nokia has also added November 2017 Security Patch.

Nokia's instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Image: Juho Sarvikas‏

Yes, the OnePlus 3 and 3T will get Official Android 8.1 Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 21, 2017       

Yes, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will get the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update officially!!!

Today, OnePlus during OnePlus 5T A.M.A (Ask Me Anything) session on OnePlus forums announced that the OnePlus 3 and 3T would get Google's latest Android 8.1 Oreo update.

When asked by a OnePlus user Abhishek Sukumar about Android 8.1 Oreo for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T, OnePlus Staff Member Adam Krisko replied "Yes, later."

Google recently announced Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview for the Google Pixel and Nexus Smartphones. The Android 8.1 Oreo new feature includes Black and White Themes According to Wallpapers, new Power Menu, Settings, Oreo Easter Egg, and more.

Recently OnePlus started rolling out official Android 8.0.0 Oreo update with OxygenOS 5.0 to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Get ready OnePlus 3 and 3T users, Android 8.1 Oreo is around the corner.

OnePlus Forums

Android Oreo coming soon to Nokia 6

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 20, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started. Nokia recently announced Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Nokia 8 and promised the same for other Nokia Smartphones in the future.

Chief Product Officer, HMD Global Juho Sarvikas recently announced that the company will provide Android Beta preview for the Nokia 6 pretty soon. Juho Sarvikas said that Android Oreo for the Nokia 6 is around the corner.

But, what about the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 7? Well, a few weeks back HMD's Chief Product Office on his twitter handle announced that the Nokia 3 , Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 will be soon getting Android Oreo Beta. The recently announced Nokia 7 will be added to the list pretty soon.

Once you migrate to the Beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will NO LONGER receive the regular Official Stable OTAs.

Source: Juho Sarvikas | Image: Cnet

Forget Nougat, You can now Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G4 Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2017       

Waiting for Android 7.0 Nougat Update for your Moto G4 Play? Well you can now Install Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G4 Play!

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update.

We all know that Motorola is still due to update the Moto G4 Play to Android Nougat and Moto G4 Play won't be getting Android Oreo Update Officially. But you can now Install the latest Android 8.0 Oreo Unofficially via Custom ROM. Developer "althafvly" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo crDroid for the Moto G4 Play. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), but its still not usable for daily use.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Lineage OS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G4 Play Harpia. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots

Blurry Video: Moto G4 Play Android Oreo

Download Moto G4 Play Harpia

Direct Download: crDroid (XDA)

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

Samsung Galaxy Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 07, 2017       

Samsung has already started working on Android 8.0 Oreo for eligible Samsung Galaxy devices and today we want to take a look at everything we know about the Samsung Galaxt devices Android 8.0 Oreo update and its release as we push deeper into the year.

Android 8.0 Oreo for the Samsung devices (Changes and Features)

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Samsung has add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Samsung Smartphones comes with latest Samsung Experience 9.0 with new design and enhancements.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Samsung is due to launch Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Samsung recently announced Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus but skipped Galaxy Note 8 without a word.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Android 8.0 Oreo Beta is already live for a few Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus devices. The Beta OTA from Nougat to Android Oreo Beta weighs in at around 1.4GB.

As of now, the beta is only available on T-Mobile, Sprint, and unlocked version of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. You'll need to log into the Samsung+ Application and look for the beta registration option at the top.

Screenshots of Samsung Experience 9.0 (Device Galaxy S8)

Android 8.0 Oreo for other Samsung devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the Android 8.0 Oreo update for any other Samsung device apart from the few mentioned above.

The Samsung devices likely to get Android 8.0 Oreo includes Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 Plus, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy Note FE, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy J7 (2017)/Pro, Galaxy J5 (2017)/Pro, Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, and Galaxy Tab S3.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding Android 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus [Stock ROM]

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 04, 2017       

Recently Samsung announced the Samsung Experience 9.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Samsung has added several new features to the Samsung Experience 9.0.

The OTA from Nougat to Android Oreo Beta weighs in at around 1.4GB. The sad part is the Beta is only available for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ users based in South Korea, the U.S. and the U.K. There's no information when Samsung is going to roll it out for other countries.

Well, if you own a Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and want to taste the Official Android 8.0 Oreo right now then this recent development might be of interest to you.

Thanks to XDA user "hussein1", You can now download the Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Stock ROM for your Galaxy S8 Plus. Before proceeding, you'll first need to Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery.
Here's the Installation Process:

1. Go to Wipe (In TWRP)
2. Select Format Data and type "yes" and confirm
3. Go to Wipe 
4. Select Advanced Wipe
5. Make a full wipe (System, cache, dalvik cache)
6. Install Rom (Android Oreo Stock)
7. Reboot to download mod
8. Flash BL & CP by Odin

We won't recommend you guys to Install it via this method as you may end up bricking your device. It's better to wait for the Official OTA. 

Update: Download Link Removed, it seems that the Firmware doesn't works.

Downloads:

XDA

OnePlus Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info - November 4, 2017

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 04, 2017       

The OnePlus Smartphones Android 8.0 Oreo update continues to make significant progress and today we want to take a look at everything we know about the OnePlus devices Android 8.0 Oreo update and its release as we push deeper into the year.

Android 8.0 Oreo updates for OnePlus Smartphones are pushing out every single day so it can be hard to keep track of the company’s progress.

Android 8.0 Oreo for the OnePlus devices (Changes and Features)

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, OnePlus has add several new features to the OxygenOS.

OnePlus 5 Android 8.0 Oreo Update

OnePlus is due to launch the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Firmware for the OnePlus 5. Recently OnePlus's Co-founder Carl Pei on his twitter handle announced that the OnePlus 5 will be soon getting Android Oreo Beta.

[Update: November 4, 2017] The Android 8.0 Oreo Beta build for the OnePlus 5 just got leaked and is available for download.

Check out OnePlus 5 Android Oreo (Leaked) Screenshots

OnePlus 3T Android 8.0 Oreo Update

OnePlus has already started testing the Android 8.0 Oreo on the OnePlus 3T.  Just a few weeks back OnePlus released the first Android 8.0 Oreo based OxygenOS Public Beta for the OnePlus 3T for testing purpose. However, the Beta build contains tons of bugs and is not suitable for daily usage.

OnePlus 3T Developer Previews (Android Oreo)

• OxygenOS Beta 17
• OxygenOS Beta 16

OnePlus 3 Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Just like the OnePlus 3T, OnePlus has already started testing the Android 8.0 Oreo on the OnePlus 3.  Just a few weeks back OnePlus released the first Android 8.0 Oreo based OxygenOS Public Beta for the OnePlus 3 for testing purpose. However, the Beta build contains tons of bugs and is not suitable for daily usage.

OnePlus 3 Developer Previews (Android Oreo)

• OxygenOS Beta 26
• OxygenOS Beta 25

Android 8.0 Oreo for other OnePlus devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the Android 8.0 Oreo update for any other OnePlus device apart from the few mentioned above.

The OnePlus devices likely to get Android 8.0 Oreo includes OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3T, and OnePlus 3.

OnePlus plans to roll the final Oreo update for the eligible OnePlus devices by the end of 2017.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding Android 8.0 Oreo for OnePlus devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.