Latest update announcements to android 8 on samsung, huawei or sony

More and more mobiles with Android 8 installed as standard are landing on the market. This is the case of the recently announced Samsung Galaxy A8 or Huawei Mate 10. But, what happens to all the devices launched this year with Android 7? And those who have previous versions, can they upgrade to Oreo? High-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Huawei P10 are expected to receive Android 8 during the first quarter of 2018. In fact, the beta program has already started.

Other slightly older models will also get it, although they will likely have to wait a little longer. You already know that when Google launches a new version of its system, it takes a while for manufacturers to start implementing it on their devices. And that's those who are lucky. There are other terminals that remain by the way and cannot update. If you want to be aware of which mobiles will enjoy Oreo and the approximate dates, pay attention. These are the latest news that we can give you about the status of the Android 8 update on mobile phones.

Android 8 on Samsung mobiles

As we announced a couple of days ago, the current Samsung flagships have just gotten the beta of Android 8 in Spain. This means that if you have a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Samsung Galaxy S8 + and you are enrolled in the Samsung beta program for Android, you will see the news in this version. Do not forget that it is a version still in testing, so there may be some important bugs. However, it is highly likely that the final version of Oreo will arrive on these models in January or February.2018. One of the great novelties of Android 8 for the Galaxy S8 is the new user interface Samsung Experience 9.0. Formerly known as Samsung TouchWiz, the new layer of personalization is going to offer a more personalized experience. In fact, we are going to enjoy more exclusive applications, functions or services.

Also, Samsung already has everything almost ready for the Note 8 to receive Android 8. Just a few days ago, a Reddit user reported the arrival of an internal OTA from Samsung with the Android 8 update. Although this update is not available for everyone suggests that the company is already developing Oreo for this model. What we do not know is whether it will launch the final version directly at the beginning of next year or it will give food before the testing phase.

Taking this into account, we leave you the list of Samsung devices that will be updated to Android 8 during 2018.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Currently in beta. The update could arrive between January or February 2018
Samsung Galaxy s8 +: Currently in beta. The update could arrive between January or February 2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 8: The update could arrive in early 2018
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active: The update could arrive in early 2018
Samsung Galaxy S7: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge: We know that it will have an update to Android 8, but we do not know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active: We know it will have an update, but we do not know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 Pro: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 Pro: We know it will get Android 8, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max: We know it will get the latest version, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro: We know it will get the latest version, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro: We know it will get the latest version, but we don't know the date yet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: We know it will get the latest version, but we don't know the date yet.

As usually happens, Samsung is going to leave some devices like the Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 or Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 without Oreo . Especially older phones that will stay on Android 6 or Android 7.

Android 8 on Huawei phones

As in the case of Samsung, it is expected that Huawei's high-end phones will also get Android 8 in 2018. In fact, the company has already launched the Oreo beta for the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus. You will have to register on the Huawei page to test it. Also, you will need to download this APK for the procedure to complete. It is an official Huawei application, so you do not have to fear installing it on your device. It is very likely that the final version of Oreo will arrive in early 2018. Of course, we do not know the exact month.

The Android 8 beta also arrived on the Huawei Mate 9 some time ago. At the beginning of December we learned that the stable version was beginning to be distributed in China via OTA. It is also possible to download it in some countries upon request within the Mate 9 services application. It is important to note that all models of this phone will be able to enjoy this update. From the original Mate 9 (MHA-AL00), through the Porsche, Netcom (MHA-TL00) or the Mate Pro 9 (LON-AL00) versions. We imagine that it will be something that happens in early 2018, given the advance and that the stable version of Android 8 in the Mate 9 is already being distributed in China.

It should be noted that Android 8 comes together with the EMUI 8.0 company customization layer, an interface that adds improvements and new functionalities. Next we leave you the list of Huawei phones waiting for Oreo and the dates that we handle.

Huawei Mate 9: Android 8 has begun to be distributed in China. It is expected to reach the rest of the countries shortly, perhaps early 2018.
Huawei Mate 9 Pro: It could arrive in early 2018
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design: Could arrive in early 2018
Huawei P10: Oreo beta available. The stable version could arrive in the first quarter of 2018
Huawei P10 Plus: Oreo beta available. The stable version could arrive in the first quarter of 2018
Huawei P9: It could arrive in the first-second quarter of 2018
Huawei P9 Plus: It could arrive in the first-second quarter of 2018
Huawei P9 Lite: It could arrive in the first-second quarter of 2018
Huawei P8 Lite 2017: It could arrive in the first-second quarter of 2018
Huawei Honor 8: It could arrive in 2018
Huawei Honor 8 Pro: It could arrive in 2018
Huawei Honor 6X: It could arrive in 2018
Huawei Honor 7: It could arrive in 2018

The mobiles on this list are the ones that would have an update to Android 8 Oreo sometime next year. The rest will be left without their ration of cookies.

Android 8 on Sony phones

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium was the first Sony model to jump on the Android 8 bandwagon. It did so last October and now enjoys all the benefits of the platform. Among them predictive capture or the 3D Creator application to create 3D models through the camera. It has not only been the only mobile of the company to have this version. Weeks later it was the turn of the Sony Xperia XZ and XZs. The update arrived alongside the November security patch.

Sony also released the Android 8.0 Oreo AOSP for the Xperia X Performance, Xperia X, and Xperia X Compact through its Sony Open Devices program. Those interested have to download the Android 8.0 Oreo binaries on the different devices. You can find them through the official Sony website. On the other hand, some Sony models have already gone standard with the new platform. This is the case of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and Sony Xperia XZ1 Premium. We leave you the complete list of mobiles that will be updated shortly.

Sony Xperia XZ1: Landed with Android 8 Oreo
Sony Xperia XZ1 Premium: Landed with Android 8 Oreo
Sony Xperia X: AOSP available through Sony Open Devices
Sony Xperia X Performance: AOSP available through Sony Open Devices
Sony Xperia X Compact: AOSP available through Sony Open Devices
Sony Xperia XZ: Already Updated
Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Already Updated
Sony Xperia XZS: Android 8 could arrive in 2018
Sony Xperia XA1: Android 8 could arrive in 2018
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra: Android 8 could arrive in 2018
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus: Android 8 could arrive in 2018
Sony Xperia Touch: Android 8 could arrive in 2018

Android 8 on Motorola mobiles

Motorola continues working to bring this version to its terminal catalog. Although it is usually the first manufacturer to incorporate the new version in its devices, it seems that with Oreo it is taking a little longer. In November we learned that the Android 8 tests for the Moto Z range would begin soon in Brazil and then worldwide. In fact, a small group of Moto Z and Moto Z2 Force users received an invitation to perform the soak test with the new version of the platform. To this day we still have no news for the rest of the mortals, although the intention is there.

We leave you the official list that Motorola gave with the terminals that will update to Android 8.

Moto Z Droid: The beta is available in Brazil for a small group of users
Moto Z Play: The beta is available in Brazil for a small group of users
Moto Z Play Droid: The beta is available in Brazil for a small group of users
Moto Z2 Play: The beta is available in Brazil for a small group of users
Moto Z2 Force Edition: The beta is available in Brazil for a small group of users
Moto X4: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G5: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G5 Plus: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G5S: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G5S Plus: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G4: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G4 Plus: Android 8 would arrive in 2018
Moto G4 Play: Android 8 would arrive in 2018

Android 8 on LG mobiles

The Android 8 beta recently started for the LG V30 in South Korea. Also, the LG G6 appeared on the Geekbench site last October with Android 8.0. This means that the Oreo update is currently in testing in the terminal, so it is only a matter of time before the stable version is available. Maybe they will surprise at the beginning of the year? Let's see all the company mobiles that will be able to enjoy this new version of the system.

LG G5: No date yet, but we know the company is working on it
LG G6: Android 8 could arrive in early 2018
LG G6 +: Android 8 could arrive in early 2018
LG Q6: Android 8 could arrive in early 2018
LG V20: No date yet, but we know the company is working on it
LG V30: The system beta is available in South Korea

Android 8 on ZTE mobiles

Finally we know that Android 8 is about to reach the ZTE Axon 7. Specifically, in just a few weeks. At the moment it is the only official confirmation, although here we leave you other devices of the company that we hope will receive Oreo next year.

ZTE Axon 7: Will update to Android 8 shortly
ZTE Axon 7 Mini: Will have an update to Android 8 shortly
ZTE Blade V8: It could arrive in 2018
ZTE Blade V7: Android 8 could arrive in 2018
ZTE Axon Pro: It could arrive in 2018
ZTE Axon 7S: It could arrive in 2018
ZTE Nubia Z17: It could arrive in 2018
ZTE Max XL: Android 8 could arrive in 2018
ZTE Axon Elite: It could arrive in 2018
ZTE Axon Mini: Android 8 could arrive in 2018