Table of contents:
- Samsung Galaxy S9: beta program underway
- Samsung Galaxy S9 +: beta program underway
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9: planned and in tests
- Samsung Galaxy S8 + and S8: pending
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8: pending
- Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 +: pending
- Samsung phones that will not update to Android 9.0 Pie
- How will I know if the update arrives?
A few months after the official presentation of Android 9.0 Pie, the most recent version of this operating system for mobiles and tablets, there are still many brands and manufacturers that are at work with the development and adaptation of the version for their main phones.
Although many are already late for this version, there will be many who can still update and enjoy the advantages that Android 9.0 Pie can offer. The Korean firm Samsung is not one of the fastest when it comes to developing versions and installing them. In fact, it usually takes a long time, although it is true that in the end a large part of the devices in its catalog, although they are part of the mid-range, end up receiving the most cutting-edge updates.
What we propose today is to give a hand to all users who have a Samsung mobile in their hands. In this article we will repair the status of the update to Android 9.0 Pie for the teams of this firm. If you're looking forward to this release like May water, check out the update status we provide below.
Samsung Galaxy S9: beta program underway
It is the most cutting-edge device in the Samsung catalog (with the permission of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, of course), so this will be, for sure, the first team to update to Android 9.0 Pie. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is almost ready to update to the latest version of Android.
In fact, Samsung has already announced - and that is not too friendly to make progress in this regard - that the update to Android 9.0 Pie will be launched from January 2019. In Spain, a beta has also been launched, that is, a test in which users can participate publicly to test the operation of Pie on board their Samsung Galaxy S9.
Samsung Galaxy S9 +: beta program underway
The case of the Samsung Galaxy S9 + is quite similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S9. In this case, the update will also be launched from January and previously, a trial period has been opened so that users can test how Android 9 works on their device. Once finished, the final update will be released for all users.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: planned and in tests
Logically, and how could it be otherwise, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be updated to the latest version of Google's operating system. When the team arrived last August, it did so with Android 8.1 Oreo and Samsung Touchwiz, the famous user interface of the house. However, the users of this device have yet to add Android 9 Pie to their phones. There is no date on the horizon yet, but this will most likely be from January 2019.
Samsung Galaxy S8 + and S8: pending
It is another of the great flagships of the brand. Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S9 has already snatched the leadership, the Samsung Galaxy S8 + remains a powerful and well-equipped device, whose update to Android 9 Pie is already practically unquestionable. What is not clear yet is when. Most likely, the update will arrive throughout the first quarter of the year. We will remain attentive to inform you.
The case of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S8. We know that the update to Android 9 Pie will take place, but we do not have a clear date that can guide us. What is clear is that after the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +, the Samsung Galaxy S8 family will be the next to be updated.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8: pending
The latest unofficial information we have about the update to Android 9 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is encouraging, in the sense that the data package could be closer than expected. Some suggest that the launch could take place in January 2019, so we would be facing a much more advanced deployment than we would expect.
Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 +: pending
They are part of Samsung's upper-middle range, but until recently they were not updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. The data package arrived in July of this year and although everything indicates that the update to Android 9.0 Pie may materialize, it is most likely that the owners of these devices will still have to wait a bit. It would not be unreasonable to think, in fact, that the update will not arrive until next summer of 2019. Be that as it may, we will remain vigilant to confirm or advance the data related to this release.
Samsung phones that will not update to Android 9.0 Pie
Unfortunately, not all Samsung devices are able to upgrade to Android 9.0. The equipment listed below is two generations old, which indicates that users will no longer have the opportunity to try Pie honeys. Those affected are the following models:
- Samsung Galaxy S7
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4
How will I know if the update arrives?
If you have any of these devices and you are waiting for the update to Android 9.0 Pie, we recommend that you periodically consult this post to obtain detailed information about what is happening. In any case, when the update is available (keep in mind that these are usually carried out progressively and by different stages and countries) you will receive a notification indicating that you can now download and install it.
Only in that case, you will be able to start it at the time you consider appropriate, being connected to a WiFi network that can guarantee stability during the download and having made a backup of all your most important content and settings. In addition, it is advisable to have the phone battery fully charged, at least 50% of its capacity.
Samsung also offers users the ability to schedule the download at another time, from 2 to 5 in the morning (for example), so that in this way the update interferes as little as possible with the user's daily life.
