Android 8 oreo when will it be released. When will the new firmware for Samsung Galaxy be released? Multitasking mode and opening separate windows

While many users are only dreaming about Android 7.0 Nougat, Google is in the final stages of testing the next version of Android 8.0 O. The release of the G8 is scheduled for early August, that is, there are less than two months left to wait. The “sweet” name of Android 8.0 is still not known for certain. Previously, there were rumors that the update would be called Oreo, after the popular cookie. Recently, information appeared on the Internet that the name “Oatmeal Cookie” was found in the system code ( oat cookies with raisins). In any case, no matter what the update is called, millions of owners of devices with a green robot around the world are waiting for it. We have made a list of devices from major manufacturers that are sure to receive Android 8.0.

Google Pixel and Nexus

Until recently, Google's Nexus line was the first to receive the latest Android updates. After changes in names, such devices became Google Pixel. It’s safe to say that all the devices listed below will see Android 8.0, since the system is being tested on them, and if you are the owner of one of these devices, then you can download the test beta build.

• Nexus 5X


• Nexus 6P


• Nexus Player


• Pixel C


• Pixel


• Pixel XL

It’s also worth saying that the mandatory update period for Nexus devices is coming to an end, and Android 8.0 will be the last for these devices.

Samsung

All other manufacturers will release the Android 8.0 update for their devices much later. This is due to the fact that they need to adapt the system to their hardware and optimize all the software that comes out of the box for Android 8.0. The approximate release date for the update is the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018. Also, don’t assume that an unannounced Galaxy Note 8 will receive Android 8.0. It will also be updated towards the end of the year.

• Galaxy S8/S8+


• Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/S7 Active


• Galaxy A3/A5/A7 (2017)


• Galaxy A3/A5/A7/A9 (2016) - unlikely


• Galaxy J5/J7/J7 Prime (2017)


• Galaxy C9/C9 Pro


• Galaxy Note 7 Fandom Edition


• Galaxy Note 8


• Galaxy Tab S3

Nokia

Nokia has entered the Android smartphone market seriously and for a long time, so all the company’s modern smartphones will receive Android 8.0. This was recently stated by an official representative of the company.

• Nokia 3


• Nokia 5


• Nokia 6


• Nokia 9 (not yet presented)

Xiaomi

Xiaomi has achieved its popularity through its proprietary MIUI shell for Android. Moreover, the functionality of MIUI significantly expands the capabilities of Android. The update of the proprietary system is not strictly tied to the version of the “green robot”; for this reason, Xiaomi plans to release MIUI 9 based on the existing version of Android 7.1. Of course, Android 8.0 will be released for popular and modern Xiaomi smartphones, but this will most likely happen only at the beginning of next year.

• Mi 6 / Mi 6 Plus.


• Mi 5S / Mi 5S Plus


• Redmi Note 4X


• Mi Max / Mi Max 2


• Mi Note 2


• Mi Mix

Sony

• Xperia X


• Xperia X Performance


• Xperia X Compact


• Xperia XZs


• Xperia XZ Premium


• Xperia XA1/XA1 Ultra

Release of update for other models Sony Xperia unlikely due to the fact that they were released 2 years ago or earlier.

LG

• G6 / G6+


• Q6 / Q6α / Q6+



• V10 / V20 / V30

The approximate release date for the update is late autumn/winter 2017.

Motorola

• Moto Z


• Moto Z Play


• Moto Z Droid/Droid Force


• Moto Z2 Play


• Moto G5/G5 Plus


• Moto G4/G4 Plus


• Moto E4/E4 Plus

Huawei

• Huawei P10/P10 Lite/P10 Plus


• Huawei Mate 8 (unlikely)


• Huawei Mate 9 / Mate 9 Pro / Mate 9 Porsche Design


• Honor 8 / 8 Pro


• Honor 9 / 9 Pro


• Huawei Nova/Nova Plus (unlikely)


• Huawei Nova 2 / Nova 2 Plus


• Huawei Y3/Y5/Y7

HTC

• HTC U11
• HTC U Ultra
• HTC U Play
• HTC Desire 10 Pro
• HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
• HTC 10/10 Evo

OnePlus

The Chinese company OnePlus has in its model range just a few smartphones. However, it is safe to say that three generations of smartphones (OnePlus 3 / 3T / 5) will receive Android 8.0.

ZTE

• ZTE Axon 7 / Axon 7 mini / Axon 7S


• ZTE Blade V7 / V7 Lite / V8


• ZTE Axon Pro / Axon Elite / Axon mini


• Nubia Z11


• Nubia Z17

It is worth understanding that this list can be considered conditional, and not all manufacturers have officially confirmed which of their smartphones will be updated to Android 8.0. That is, if your smartphone is on this list, you shouldn’t be too happy. Also, on the contrary, if you did not find your smartphone in this list, do not get upset ahead of time. The update dates should also be considered approximate, since they may be postponed indefinitely. The latest generation flagships will be the first to receive the update, after which Android 8.0 will gradually reach older and budget models.

The first thing that catches your eye is the updated Settings menu. It is now decorated in black and white and looks very stylish. The handy sidebar navigation menu introduced in Android Nougat is gone. In addition, some settings items have been swapped.

2. Limit background processes to save battery

Increasing autonomy became one of the main tasks that the developers set for themselves when working on. To do this, they completely redesigned the Doze function, which originally appeared in Marshmallow. The list of actions that applications can perform in the background has also been revised. New, more stringent restrictions can significantly extend the battery life of gadgets.

3. Quiet mode for individual notifications

In the latest versions of Android, you can turn on silent mode, as a result of which you will not be disturbed by notifications, calls and messages for a while. In Android O it will be possible to activate this mode for individual applications. To do this, move the notification to the side and click on the icon with the image of a clock.

4. New features of the fingerprint scanner

For the first time, smartphones now have the ability to perform certain actions using gestures on the fingerprint scanner. However, in the new version of Android this feature will be further developed. The most important thing is that the new API will allow you to use vertical and horizontal swipes, long and short taps on the scanner in third-party applications.

5. Navigation bar settings

For the first time in Android Marshmallow, a hidden menu called System UI Tuner appeared, thanks to which you can customize appearance elements operating system. In the new version, its capabilities have been significantly expanded. The best part is that you can now change the appearance and functionality of the buttons on the bottom navigation bar.

6. Application shortcuts on lockscreen

In Android O, it will be possible to place in the left and right corners of the lock screen not only buttons for launching the dialer and camera, but also any other applications.

7. Picture-in-Picture mode

Multi-window mode from Nougat has been further developed. Now you can put video in a separate floating window and watch it on top of all other applications. This feature will be especially useful on tablets.

8. Improved battery usage statistics

The energy efficiency settings section received not only visual changes. You will finally find out which tasks drain your device's battery the most. With names of processes and applications.

9. New autofill feature

Everyone roughly knows how the autofill function in the browser works. You enter your data once, and then with one click they can be inserted into the required fields. Now the same opportunity will appear in Android O. The developers promise that all important personal data will be reliably protected at the operating system level, so there is nothing to worry about.

10. Dark theme

After eight years of existence, Android finally has a dark theme.

11. Notification channels

The notification system in each new version of Android becomes more and more advanced. In Android O, apps will be able to create feeds that post notifications related to the same topic. For each channel you can set your own display parameters.

12. Responsive icons

Older versions of Android used free-form icons, Nougat recommended round icons, and many third-party firmwares preferred square icons. Thus, to make an app icon look organic on any Android system, developers have to build in icons for all occasions. Android O solved this problem. Now the operating system itself will make sure that the icon of any program looks beautiful.

13. Hi-Fi Bluetooth codecs

Bluetooth has always been criticized for its poor sound quality compared to wired headphones. Fortunately, Google has added new codecs to Android O for transmitting and playing audio over Bluetooth, including Sony's LDAC. This should significantly improve sound quality on compatible Bluetooth devices.

14. Improved display of colors in applications

To make image editing easier, Android O will allow apps to use AdobeRGB and Pro Photo RGB color profiles. This means that what you see in the photo editor on your smartphone screen will look the same on any other display.

15. Wi-Fi Aware

This is a new promising technology that allows two devices to Android control O communicate with each other even if they are on different Wi-Fi networks. It is not yet very clear how this will be used in practice. Perhaps for transferring files or streaming multimedia.

16. Display the number of unread notifications on icons

Many third-party launchers have been able to do this for a long time. Now support for the function of displaying the number of unread notifications has appeared at the operating system level. If the sight of the three-digit number of unread emails on the icon annoys you, you can disable this feature in the settings.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, since we did not mention some minor visual changes and those functions that are hidden too deep in the depths of the operating system.

In addition, do not forget that for now we are looking at only a development build, which will be further developed and changed. But Android O already looks very attractive, so it’s worth the wait.

The final release of Android O is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2017.

The new operating system was announced yesterday, but it is not yet known when exactly smartphones will be able to receive the update.

Thanks to Mountain ViewE, it became known that the update to Android Oreo will be available to owners of Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C and Nexus Player. Pixel owners will be able to receive the update over the air, while everyone else will have to download it manually. The update weighs only 50 MB. Most likely, its weight for smartphones from other companies will be much greater.

How to update your smartphone to Android Oreo?

To update to Android Oreo right now, the first thing you need to do is back up your data on your smartphone. You can update in two ways:

1. Manually by downloading special images.
2. By joining the Android beta.

The second method is more reliable. You need to go to this page, log in to your Google account and click on the “register device” button. You can roll back to a previous version of the operating system on the same page. Owners of Google Pixel, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P devices will soon be able to receive the update without downloading images and the Android Beta Program.

Google confirmed that operators have already begun testing new software for these devices. The update will occur in stages. It is also confirmed that some devices from Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony will receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update before the end of 2017.

Android 8.0 Oreo is officially launched. When we say "launched" we mean that it only applies to devices created by Google. Currently, in fact, only those who have Google smartphones Pixel, Google Nexus and several tablets can easily access it.

It's a shame, because Android 8.0 brings a lot of new features, including an improved notification system, picture-in-picture support for any app, and better battery life management. If you want to install it on your device and play with the new operating system, there are some shortcuts you can take. However, your options will depend on the type of smartphone you have: this guide primarily applies to Pixel and Nexus users, but it includes general direction actions for other smartphones.

Why can't you easily access Android 8.0? Unfortunately, new updates may take a long time to reach any significant number of Android users. For example, at the time this article was written, Android 7.0 Nougat was installed on only 14% of devices worldwide. Its predecessor Android 6.0 Marshmallow reached 32% of Android users.

All this happens because manufacturers like Samsung, LG, Sony, Huawei, HTC and others add their own customizations and additions to stock Android before making them available on their smartphones. By the way, this is one of the reasons why Google has separated so many of its applications and features from the Android operating system. You can update everything from Gmail to Google Play Market, independent of the Android operating system, so Google can distribute latest versions of your applications, even if the OS update lags.

Join beta

Do you have a Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P smartphone? If your device has not been updated by this time, it will be updated soon. Enter the Settings app and tap About Device, then go to Software Updates to see if the Android 8.0 Oreo update has arrived.

If the update is not yet available and you want to speed up the process, you can do so by signing up for the Android beta testing program launched by Google. This will give you quick access to new versions of the operating system, although the version you are testing may have some bugs. Once you sign up for the beta, the program will also give you a ready-made version of Oreo.

On the smartphone you want to update, go to the registration page Android programs Beta. If you are on a compatible device, you can simply click the Register Device button. After a short delay, you will be prompted to download and install Android 8.0 Oreo on your smartphone. You can then start using all the features of the new operating system.

Don't forget the main rule: before you register, create backups all important data.

Update manually

For Pixel and Nexus devices, there is another option: updating manually. It includes downloading the full Android 8.0 Oreo code that Google has published online. Unfortunately, this code is optimized for certain devices (specifically Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P), so you can't just install it on Samsung Galaxy S8 or LG V30.

For manual update technical know-how is required because you need to use tools designed for application developers. And if you make the wrong move, you risk turning your smartphone into a brick. In short, we only recommend this option if you enjoy tinkering with your device and have a backup smartphone you can switch to if the worst happens. IN otherwise just wait automatic update.

You can download publicly available operating system code, known as a System Image, from the Android Developers Portal. Find your smartphone make and model in the list, find the entry for Android 8.0 and click "Link" to start downloading. Then extract the files to a folder of your choice.

Once you have saved the system image files on your hard drive, the next step is to configure the developer tools. First, you need to unlock your device so you can install a new one software. Essentially, you'll disable the setting that forces your smartphone to wait for confirmation from your carrier. Next, download the Android SDK Platform Tools zip file and extract it to a folder of your choice on your hard drive. You may want to create a new folder for this specific purpose.

You also need to prepare your smartphone for action. Go to Settings to About Phone (About Device), tap the build number seven times and you will see a dialog box confirming that your smartphone is now ready for developer settings. Go back to Settings, find the new Developer Options menu, and make sure you enable USB debugging.

Once your smartphone is ready to use, connect it to your computer using the USB cable provided by the manufacturer.

After that, put your smartphone into fastboot mode using the ADB tool or a button combination (varies depending on the brand and model of the device).

Then open a command prompt or terminal window in the folder where you extracted Platform Tools. Then go to the Platform Tools folder, after that press "Shift" and right button mouse over the folder thumbnail and select “Open Command Window.”

Finally, after you have made sure that you have backed up your data, you are ready to run Oreo on your smartphone. Open a new window command line as described above, in the folder where you extracted Android files 8.0, or navigate to it in an existing window. Then type "flash-all" to get the software on your smartphone. Installation may take a few minutes, so be patient.

For other devices: install the launcher

Unless you own a Nexus or Pixel, then you won't be able to force Samsung, HTC, or any other manufacturer to speed up the update, especially for a specific device. We have already mentioned the reasons for the delay and, unfortunately, we cannot offer you any secret method Android installations 8.0 on your smartphone.

However, you can make your smartphone look and feel like it's already running Android 8.0 by installing an Oreo-style launcher. Launchers are programs that are responsible for the entire appearance of an Android device, without touching the applications inside.

Before downloading the launcher, go to the “Security” page in the “Settings” section and turn on the “Install from unknown sources” switch. Then go to the Rootless Pixel Launcher page on your smartphone and download the first APK file listed there. When you open it, the installer will launch.

The next time you press the Home button on your Android device, you will get the option to use the default Launcher3 app. If you accept, your smartphone will behave as if it were running Android 8.0. This move, of course, will not replace the experience of using real Android 8.0, but for now it will keep you from making rash steps to automatically update your device.

Android 8.0 was named after the Oreo cookie. Google has maintained its "confectionery" tradition when choosing names for the operating system. The presentation of the new OS was also timed to coincide with solar eclipse in USA. If you want, you can see the similarity between Oreo cookies and the solar disk covered by the Moon.

The Android 8.0 update is now available for Pixel phones and tablets, as well as Nexus devices, including the player. Also based on Android 8.0, the second generation of Pixel smartphones will be released, which is expected in October 2017.

The rest will have to wait for the Oreo update. As usual, it will take time for manufacturers to adapt Google's OS to their firmware.

What new does Google offer in Android 8.0 Oreo?

Android 8 – what's new?

There are not as many innovations in the next version of Android as we would like. All the most interesting things have already been invented and implemented. That said, let's go through the main list.

Accelerating updates

The most important change In Android 8.0 it is worth recognizing the release of Treble, a new update system. It's not particularly noticeable to users, but it can have serious implications for Google's entire system.

As you know, one of the main problems of Android is the segmentation of the OS, as well as the slow implementation of the latest versions of the system. Many manufacturers do not update their phones, and if they do, they have to wait six months for new versions of Android. As a result, by the time Android 8.0 was released, the previous Android version 7.0 is still not dominant in the market.

Treble changes the structure of the OS. It is now becoming modular. According to Google engineers, this should speed up the release of updates by manufacturers, as well as increase life cycle smartphones. They will be updated more times than before.

Other changes in Oreo are just on the surface and noticeable to the user.

The design has changed little

The design of the system has changed little. Google continues to adhere to the framework set back in . Oreo has the same flat, minimalist design with clean colors as the previous three generations of the system.

The developers have “recolored” the notifications and quick settings panel, which opens when you swipe up on the screen. She turned light gray.

Also, the date and settings icon have moved to the bottom of the panel.

Settings grouped

In Android 8.0, Google changed the settings design. Now they are all grouped. Fast access to Wi-Fi or mobile transmission data remained only in the quick settings panel. In the main settings you will have to go to the appropriate group.

Google engineers decided that Wi-Fi and Mobile Internet, data transfers belong to the “Network and Internet” item, and other wireless interfaces like Bluetooth and NFC – to “Connected devices”.

Each group now, in addition to the name, also contains a brief explanation of what is in it.

Notifications: colors, channels and interactive icons

Google has tried to improve the update experience. Now they are separated by channel, for example, a like and a friend request on social networks are treated as different notifications. They are also configured separately accordingly. It looks like you will have to spend more time turning off annoying unnecessary notifications, or learn to ignore them.

One good thing worth noting is the ability for developers to highlight notifications of their applications different colors. In theory, this will help sort out the chaos of unmuted notifications.

Icons have become interactive. They have been displaying the number of notifications for a given offer for a long time. Now, by long pressing on the dot, you can call up notification previews.

Picture in Picture

Android 8.0 Oreo introduced the ability to minimize a video and display it on top of another application using the picture-in-picture principle.

Previously, this feature was already implemented internally. YouTube apps. You could minimize the video while continuing to search for other videos. This feature is now available for YouTube and Chrome system-wide.

You can start a video in Chrome and then click on Home. The picture will decrease in size and move to the corner of the screen. The user can then launch another application.

The function should be supported in third-party applications in the future, which may be convenient when working with video chats.

Autofill for apps

The autofill password feature is now available in all applications. Android can remember the password and automatically enter it the next time you log into applications, as it currently works in Chrome. Not only is Android's own password store supported, but also third-party apps Dashlane, 1Password and Enpass.

Text selection

Android 8.0 has mastered smart text selection. Now, when the user selects a piece of text, the system itself offers possible actions with him. For example, a set of numbers similar to a telephone number will be prompted to dial.

Smart storage

Smart storage is designed to improve the efficiency of smartphone storage space management. The function can be activated in the settings. If the owner of the device uses cloud storage Google for photos, the function will automatically delete photos synchronized with the cloud that are older than 90 days from your local storage.

Energy saving

Doze mode in Android 8.0 is active by default. It limits the functionality of apps running in the background to optimize power consumption. For example, they will not update location data.

The company also claims that OS loading times have been reduced. For Pixel it was twice as fast.

Adaptive icons and other goodies for developers

Google has made life easier for developers. Starting with Android 8.0, application icons have become adaptive. They change shape depending on the shell design of smartphone manufacturers. Previously, application developers had to create icons for each shell separately.

Applications also no longer need to embed all fonts. They can load them dynamically.

Android 8.0 now fully supports C/C++ languages ​​for writing applications.

Application Widgets

Long pressing an application icon now brings up a menu of widgets, which you can then drag to your home screen or folder. Adding widgets just got easier.

Google Play Protect

Google in Android 8.0 introduced its own tool to protect the system from external threats. Play Protect works like an antivirus and in some ways replicates what Microsoft did with Windows Defender in Windows 10.

Also, by default, Android 8.0 restricts the rights of applications installed from third-party sources. They cannot receive some data and perform certain actions. The setting can be disabled.

In addition, each application must obtain explicit permission from the user to download the APK installation file.

Emoji

Google has changed the design of emoticons and emoji. They are now closer to the latest fashion. The company also added 60 new emoji.

Android 8 release date

Google officially introduced Android 8.0 on August 23, 2017. Google Pixel and Nexus devices are already receiving updates.

Owners of smartphones from other brands will have to wait. The bulk of updates will be released in 2018. Manufacturers are still quite vague about the timing of updates.

HTC may update the U11 before the end of 2017, however, it is most likely that the smartphone will receive the new OS in 2018. In addition, according to preliminary information, the company also wants to update HTC U Ultra, HTC U Play, HTC Desire 10 Pro, HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle, HTC 10 Evo, HTC 10.

ASUS ZenFone 3 and 4 will receive a new system in the second half of 2018.

Huawei may install Android 8.0 Oreo on the Mate 10 phablet, which it will show in November 2017, but such information has not yet been confirmed. The remaining smartphones will receive Android 8.0 in 2018, including smartphones from Samsung.

Lenovo has not yet announced exact dates, but it is known that Moto will be updated earlier, back in 2017, than Lenovo devices themselves.

Conclusion

Overall, Android 8.0 Oreo was not a revolutionary system. The company has taken an important step towards speeding up the development process, especially updates by smartphone manufacturers. Perhaps this will help Google reduce segmentation in the Android ecosystem in the future.

It is likely that following Android will differ in a large number of changes. After all, the current Android design style has been in use for four years now.