Android Oreo Release Notes are up for the Moto Z2 Force

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 20, 2017       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android Oreo update to its Moto Z2 Force. Motorola has posted up the release notes for an upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto Z2 Force, indicating that the update itself will likely begin rolling out some time in the near future.

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 Z2 Force 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 Z2 Force by the end of this month or early January.

Earlier today, Motorola started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test update for the Moto Z2 Force users enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network. We will let you know once the update is live for everyone. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto z2 force 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 Z2 Force Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 20, 2017       

Just a few weeks back, Motorola started recruitment for Android Oreo beta testers for the Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 Play and today the company has started rolling out the update to the eligible users in Brazil. While this is only a beta program, it's still good to see that Motorola is working on bringing the latest version of Android for its users.

The Oreo Soak Test comes with December 2017 patch for the Moto Z2 Force and has build number of OPX27.109-34. Android 8.0 Oreo brings along brand new System Interface, Autofill, Picture In Picture, Better Battery Life, Fast Boot, and more.

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 January 2018. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

[Update] Android Oreo Release Notes are up for the Moto Z2 Force

Below are some screenshots of the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for Moto Z2 Force.

Cheers Luis Martins
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Nokia 3 gets December Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 19, 2017       

The Nokia 3 is now getting new software update with latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Nokia 3, you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 1 Android security update. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Android 8.0 Oreo, which is already available for Nokia 8.

The build number of this new update is 00WW_2_15H. 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.

Cheers Styop

Android 8.1 Oreo features come to Samsung Galaxy S7 via LineageOS 15.1 [How to install]

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 19, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy S7 device Exynos variant can now get a custom version of Android 8.1 Oreo. Although this custom ROM is made available to the public, it is still under testing by its developers since Android 8.1 is fresh off the Google labs.

Reputed Developer Ivan_Meler has released the brand new LineageOS 15.1 Custom ROM based on latest Android 8.1 Oreo. It brings latest security updates, wallpapers, launcher and many more value-added features to the Samsung Galaxy S7.

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 LineageOS 15.1 ROM on Samsung Galaxy S7 Exynos:

Step 1: Download LineageOS 15.1 Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and Google Apps on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: 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 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 8.1 LineageOS 15.1 for Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) Herolte(//XDA)

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Nokia 6 gets Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 19, 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 has already announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo.

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 might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 6 would also feature the latest Security Patch.

If you own a Nokia 6, you'll have to sign up for HMD's beta labs program, and enter your device details. Once your phone is enrolled, you'll receive beta builds as and when they're available.

Assuming this beta test works out OK for testers, we nufgr see stable Oreo build sometime early next year.