Forget Android Pie, SAMSUNG schedules Oreo rollout for 2019

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 09, 2018       

Android 9.0 Pie is already official and there we've the Samsung users who are still waiting for Android Oreo update for their Smartphones.

Google released Oreo almost an entire year ago, and most of the mid-range Samsung Smartphones including the Galaxy A9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy On7 (2018), and Galaxy J7 Max are still without it.

Samsung has now revealed Android Oreo roadmap for its mid-range phones. The announcement was spotted in a members application by Android Pure. The Notes clearly outlines the list of Samsung Galaxy phones along with the month it'll be getting Oreo.

• Galaxy J7 Neo: December 2018
• Galaxy Tab A (2017): January 2019
• Galaxy A9 Pro (2016): January 2019
• Galaxy C7 Pro: January 2019
• Galaxy C9 Pro: January 2019
• Galaxy J2 (2018): January 2019
• Galaxy On5 (2016): January 2019
• Galaxy On7 (2016): January 2019
• Galaxy On7 (2018): January 2019
• Galaxy J7 (2017): January 2019
• Galaxy J7 Max: February 2019
• Galaxy J7 (2016): March 2019

Company seems currently dedicating its time and resources towards launching new Smartphones.

That said, it's time for Samsung to release the most awaited Android Oreo update for these Smartphones before 2019. If delayed more the users will eventually choose another brand or will end up Installing a custom firmware to update their devices.

Source: AndroidPure

List of Nokia Smartphones getting Android 9.0 Pie

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 07, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. 

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

HMD has already confirmed that all its Nokia branded Smartphones including the one launched in 2017 will be getting Android 9.0 Pie. So we've made the Full list of Nokia Devices getting Official Android 9.0 Pie this Fall.

List of Nokia Smartphones getting Official Android 9.0 Pie -

• Nokia 8 Sirroco
• Nokia 8
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Nokia 7
• Nokia 6X
• Nokia 6.1 Plus
• Nokia 6.1
• Nokia 6
• Nokia 5X
• Nokia 5.1 Plus
• Nokia 5.1
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 3.1
• Nokia 3
• Nokia 2
• Nokia 1

So above are the devices getting Android 9.0. Nokia is expected to roll this update starting August 2018. First Nokia device likely to get Official Android Pie will be the Nokia 7 Plus. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thoughts?

List of Motorola Moto Devices that are likely to get Android 9.0 Pie

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 07, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. 

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

Motorola Moto Phones will obviously get Android Pie, but the question is which Motorola Smartphones will get it? So, we have made an unofficial list of the Motorola devices which are likely to get Android 9.0 PIE.

List of Moto Smartphones that may get Official Android 9.0 Pie -

• Moto Z3
• Moto Z3 Play
• Moto G6 Plus
• Moto G6
• Moto G6 Play
• Moto Z2 Force 
• Moto Z2 Play 
• Moto X4

So above are the devices likely to get Android 9.0. Note that above is the unconfirmed and unofficial list of devices that may possibly get Android Pie. We will let you know once Motorola announces the official list. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thoughts?

Android 9.0 Pie Goes Official!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 06, 2018       

Wait is Over, Android 9.0 Pie is now Official... Sweet

"The latest release of Android is here! And it comes with a heaping helping of artificial intelligence baked in to make your phone smarter, simpler and more tailored to you. Today we’re officially introducing Android 9 Pie."

This release has version PPR1.180610.009, PPR1.180610.011 for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, PPR1.180610.009, PPR1.180610.010 for Pixel and Pixel XL.

You can also grab the new Android Pie images here and OTA files here.

Android 9.0 P is Ready for Pixel Smartphones according to Verizon

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 06, 2018       

According to Verizon's Software support page, Stable Android 9.0 P is ready for Google Pixel Smartphones with Software build PPR1.180610.009 and latest August 2018 Security Patch.

Verizon has also mentioned the changes and features you'll be getting along Android 9.0 P including new and simpler UX with gesture navigation, slices, and app actions.

"Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update for your Google Pixel. Android 9.0 P improves your mobile experience with several new features and enhancements. This update also includes the latest Android security updates and bug fixes."

Slices

Slices are dynamic interactive templates that provide a rich UI experience when using Search and Assistant. For quick access to desired actions and apps, click on the Search bar and begin typing in the app name.

App Actions

App Actions help you get to your next task more quickly--playing your favorite Spotify playlist, for example--by predicting what you want to do next. App Actions are arranged throughout Android in places like the Launcher, Smart Text Selection, Play Store, Google Search and Google Assistant. With Android P, we're going beyond simply predicting the next app to predicting the next action you want to take. We call this feature App Actions.

Simple (UI/UX)

We're introducing a new system navigation. The design recognizes a trend towards smaller screen bezels—the borders between a screen and a phone's frame--and places an emphasis on gestures instead of hard to press buttons at the edge of the screen.

• Swipe up a single clean home button to see an updated Overview, where you can resume recently used apps in a more glanceable view
• Smart Text Selection works in Overview, so you can tap on some text and get an action to launch relevant apps
• You can quickly tap one of 5 predicted apps, or continue to swipe up to get to All Apps

So... Stable Android 9.0 P Drops today? 

Source: Verizon | Via: DroidLife

Moto G5s Plus Android 8.1 Oreo Kernel Source Code Released

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 01, 2018       

Motorola is due to update its Moto G5s Plus to Android 8.1 Oreo, which still seems to be in a testing phase, despite Motorola promising it would be rolling out soon.

Motorola has now released Android Oreo kernel source for the Moto G5s Plus "Sanders" to its Github. Usually the kernel source is published after the roll out of update, but not this time.

It's very useful for Developers to make a stable Custom Roms, by using these Kernel Sources. Developers can go ahead and Download the Source from Github.

With this release of Android Oreo kernel source for the Moto G5s Plus "Sanders", we assume that Official Android 8.1 Oreo for the Moto G5s+ might be around the corner.

Thanks Vivek

Android 9.0 P and Notches!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2018       

Android 9.0 P Final Build is due for August and today Google released guidelines on supporting phones with display cutouts on Android P.

Google says that there are currently 16 cutout devices from 11 OEMs, including several Android P beta devices, with more on the way. Basically, Google wants Developers and OEMs to provide great experience across devices with one or maximum two display cutouts.

Great news is, you'll be able to render your application content in the cutout area to provide a more immersive, edge-to-edge experience for users, especially for content like videos, photos, maps, and games.

//Google

Oreo Soak Test Rolling Out to the Moto G5

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2018       

Just a few hours back we reported that the Moto G5 Plus in Brazil and India is getting Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test. And now, Motorola is sending out Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test to the Standard Moto G5 too.

If you own a Moto G5 in the Brazil (Retbr) and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update with build number OPP28.85-3.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus also features the latest July 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.

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, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Also Read: Moto G5 Android 8.1 Oreo Release Notes

Moto G5 - Android 8.1 Oreo – Release notes


INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5 by Motorola. This update brings important improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through June 1st 2018.

• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Official Android Pie is coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 30, 2018       

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will be Officially updated to Android 9.0 P!!!

OnePlus today announced that skipping Android 8.1 Oreo they'll be updating the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T directly to Android 9.0 P.

"Including our camera improvements and the latest Android security patch, the OxygenOS 5.0.4 update for OnePlus 3 and 3T was released worldwide last week. Since it was launched, we've been listening to questions asking about our next major update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. After internal discussions and evaluation, we have decided to focus our development resources on the Android P project instead of upgrading the device to Android 8.1, so that we can offer more exciting features and improvements for our OnePlus 3 and 3T users.

Over the past few months, we have been working closely with Google on the Android P Beta program. Thanks to everyone’s participation and continued feedback, the progress we have made together has been greatly accelerated. The Android P update will be available on the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5/T and OnePlus 3/3T, in this order. We will keep you all updated in the coming months. - OnePlus"

There's no information on exactly when OnePlus is going to roll out this update. Android P is already available for the OnePlus 6 in the form of Open Beta. We will let you know once the update is available for rest of the OnePlus phones. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Moto G5 Plus now receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Beta in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 30, 2018       

Just a few days back Motorola released Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test with July 2018 Security Patch for the Brazilian Moto G5 Plus. Now, the company has started rolling out the same for Indian users.

You can also call it Beta test for selected users, you need to enroll to Motorola Feedback Network MFN in order to receive the first software updates.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus also features the latest July 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.

The Software for Moto G5 Plus (Potter) weighs around 1042MB and has build number OPS28.78-2.

Once the Soak Test is over, you can expect the public roll out for the same. We will let you know once the update is live for general users. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thanks Vivek Yadav

FORTNITE: Here's the Full List of Supported Android Devices!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 30, 2018       

Epic Games has secretly revealed the list of  Fortnite Battle Royale compatible devices, pending its arrival on Android.

After the availability on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and iOS, Fortnite is about to release on Android. Epic Games with Samsung is preparing for a deployment on 9th August along with Galaxy Note 9 release.

As noted by XDA, Epic Games has secretly revealed the list of Android devices getting Fortnite on their Official Website (Source Code).

Fortnite Mobile on Android will support about 40 devices at launch. These devices include the latest Google Pixel Smartphones, Motorola, Huawei, LG, Samsung, and more... Here's the Full List:

• Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
• Huawei Mate 10 , Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite
• Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro
• Huawei P10, P10 Plus and P10 Lite
• Huawei P9 and P9 Lite
• Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
• Honor 9 , View 10 and 10
• LG G6
• LG V30 and V30 Plus
• Motorola Moto E4 Plus
• Motorola Moto G5, G5 Plus and G5S
• Motorola Moto Z2 Play
• Nokia 6
• Razer Phone
• Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, J7 Pro and J7 2017
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
• Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
• Sony Xperia XA, XA1 Ultra and XA1 Plus
• Sony Xperia XZ, XZS, XZ1 and XZ2

The game is set for launch along with Galaxy Note 9 on August 9th. According to 9to5Google, it will become available about 30 days afterward on September 23rd for all the above Android phones. 

Moto G5 Plus now receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 27, 2018       

As predicted the Moto G5 Plus (Potter) is now receiving it's Official Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test.

Just a few days back Motorola released Android 8.1 Oreo with June 2018 Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus. Now, the company has started rolling out the latest update to its soak test users in Brazil and few other countries.

You can also call it Beta test for selected users, you need to enroll to Motorola Feedback Network MFN in order to receive the first software updates.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus also features the latest July 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.

The Software for Moto G5 Plus (Potter) weighs around 1042MB and has build number OPS28.78-2.

Once the Soak Test is over, you can expect the public roll out for the same. We will let you know once the update is live for general users. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Screenshots

Motorola One Power and Moto Z3 clears TENNA

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 26, 2018       

The entire world is looking for next 2018 Motorola budget and flagship phone which is the Motorola One Power and Moto Z3 to release at the earlies, but one has to wait a little few weeks to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay.

The Motorola One Power and Moto Z3 just cleared Tenna Certification revealing the Specs and Images. As you can see in the below images, the Motorola One Power (XT1942-1) is having vertically aligned dual cameras, looks very similar to Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

As per listes specs, the One Power would feature 6.18" 2246×1080 TFT Display with 155.8×75.9×9.98 (mm) Dimensions, there's a huge 4850mAH battery, 4GB, 3GB, 6GB RAM Options, 16+5MP Rear sensor, 12MP front facing shooter, you'll see Black, white, gold, silver color variants.

Moto Z3 (XT1929-15) looks very similar to the recently announced Moto Z3 Play, the device has premium glass back and dual rear cameras with laser auto focus, 3300mAH battery, 4/6GB RAM Options with 64GB and 128GB Internal memory.

Motorola is planning to throw a press event in August that contains a “big announcement,” likely for a new flagship smartphone. 

Motorola says that the news will “change the way people use and interact with their phones.” Event is schedule for August 2nd at 2PM in Chicago headquarters. Moto Z3, Motorola One, and Motorola One Power expected...!

Tenna 1 | 2

Android 9.0 P Developer Preview 5 (Beta 4) Released! Download It Now!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 25, 2018       

Google just released the Android 9.0 P Developer Preview 5. According to Google's release schedule, this is the final beta build for Pixel Smartphones.

Android P Developer Preview 5 should be the most stable version available right now. This release is version PPP5.180610.010 for all four phones.

The Android P Developer Preview 5 is available to the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. If you want to get a taste, you have a bunch of options. You can either flash Preview 5 Images or OTAs, or just sign-up for the Android Beta and wait for the OTA update.

Here's a link to sign-up for the Android Beta program.You can also grab the new Android P DP5 images here and OTA files here.

Moto G5 gets July 2018 Security Update in Argentina

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 25, 2018       

The Motorola Moto G5 is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto G5 RETAR in Argentina, you should have received the over-the-air update notification for July 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto G5 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

The build number has been updated to NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Note that the Moto G5 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is the latest Android OS.

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. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Report: Galaxy J Line to be Replaced by New Galaxy R and Galaxy P Series

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 25, 2018       

According to the latest reports, Samsung is planning to cancel the popular "Galaxy J" along with Galaxy On, and Galaxy C series for 2019 in favor of Galaxy R and Galaxy P.

You guys know the market is filled with Samsung Smartphones, Galaxy On, Galaxy J, Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy A, Galaxy C, ah! More? Yes, Galaxy R and Galaxy P.

Rumors are that Samsung will introduce new mid-range and low-end series called the Galaxy R and Galaxy P in Q3/Q4 of 2019. The Galaxy P will be Samsung’s first ODM (original design manufacturer) smartphone meaning that it won’t be produced at Samsung’s own facilities.

Galaxy J is one of the most popular budget Samsung series. As Sammobile said, "It’s difficult to believe that Samsung will discontinue the Galaxy J elsewhere when it delivers the bulk of its sales in this price segment."

Via: SamMobile

Moto G5s Plus users on Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test are now getting another Software update with July Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 24, 2018       

Early June, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 8.1 Oreo for the Moto G5s Plus with June 1, 2018 Android security patch, Stability improvements and other interesting features along with Android 8.1 Oreo goodies.

Then again, there's another update for the Moto G5s Plus users running Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPS28.65-14 and weighs around 350MB. Note that this is the 3rd Soak test Oreo 8.1 Update, the G5s Plus is getting.

The update brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes, July Security Patch and Front Facing Video Camera enhancements.

The company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by the end of this month or early August. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Screenshots ( Credits: Vivek Yadav)

Here's the Mi A2 Lite

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 23, 2018       

So, at this point, you all know Xiaomi is planning to announce the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite during a global launch event set for July 24 in Spain.

Basically, Just like last year, Xiaomi is reintroducing the Mi 6X as Mi A2 and Redmi 6 Pro as Mi A2 Lite with Google's Android One for Global Markets.

Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full-screen IPS LCD panel with 18:9 aspect ratio. It has powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset that houses the Adreno 512 GPU. The Xiaomi Mi A2 will come with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space. Here's the Mi A2 in Red, Gold, and Black color options.

Mi A2 Lite features 5.84-inch (19:9) FHD+ display, Snapdragon 625 processor, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB ROM with 12+ 5 MP Rear sensors.

Here's an Image of Mi A2 Lite with Notched Display... There seems to be too many of them.. Thoughts?

Source: Zahid Hasan (Thanks Zyad Atef)

Selfie Portrait Mode for OnePlus 5/ 5T is Coming Soon

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 21, 2018       

Just a few days back OnePlus hosted the first ever edition of Open Ears Forum in India. There OnePlus invited over 30 OnePlus community members from different parts of India for suggestions and feedback.

After hearing all the suggestions and feedback from OnePlus users, OnePlus made some commitment points that'll be implemented in the future.

• FileDash will be improved to be made compatible with other OnePlus applications. Will also be made easier to discover.
• OnePlus Switch with support enhanced data backup and desktop backup
• Selfie Portrait Mode on the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T
• Correction on the "Oil Painting Effect" to continue
• Shelf will support Dark Theme
• Support to include additional accent colours for the theme

Selfie Portrait Mode on the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, WOW!

/OnePlus

Gorilla Glass 6 Ink Jet Customization is Super Cool

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 20, 2018       

Corning today unveiled its latest iteration of Smartphone Protection glass, Gorilla Glass 6 with significant improvement over its previous Gorilla Glass 5. It is Corning’s most durable glass to date and aims to offer unprecedented protection against multiple drops.

"Gorilla Glass 6 is an entirely new glass composition that can be chemically strengthened to give it significantly higher levels of compression than is possible with Gorilla Glass 5. This enables Gorilla Glass 6 to be more resistant to damage." – Dr. Jaymin Amin, Vice President – Technology and Product Development, Corning Gorilla Glass and Corning Specialty Materials.

Well, that's not all. Along with the announcement Corning also demonstrated a new technology called Ink Jet which can allow you to fully customize glass. You can create photorealistic smartphone backs, new glass textures, and more.

Corning is calling this cool technology as Corning Vibrant Ink Jet. Thoughts?

Via