Android Oreo Update: When is my Device getting it?

Google, the search giant launched the Android O Developer preview a long time back. After getting feedback from the Developer preview users, the giant has finally unveiled the name. The “O in Android O” stands for Oreo. It means that the Android Oreo is the newest Android version.

OS updates have always been a problem with most of the Android devices. While some manufacturers stick to timely updates, On the other hand, we have manufacturers who stop providing updates after some time or provide late updates.

Most of the non-geek Android users prefer updates straight from the manufacturer. A person can always get the latest version of the operating system by installing a new ROM, but that’s not what a lot of people prefer. That’s the reason why we’ve created this article. It’ll help you find out the dates of which your device will be getting an Android Oreo update. You can use the Table of contents to navigate to the brand you are looking an Android Oreo update information.

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Android Oreo Update: Devices Getting the update

One thing we’ve seen most of the OEMs following is support for the device until 15-18 months. It means all the high-end or flagship devices which are still to complete 15-18 months of launch will surely get an update, until and unless the manufacturer isn’t working on the device or doesn’t want to provide an update to that particular phone.

Previously it was the Nexus devices which received an update before it came to others, but this time it is the Google Pixel smartphones which will be getting the priority over the updates. Some Nexus devices will be getting updates as quick as the Pixel devices, while some won’t get official updates from Google.

The other devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG G6, OnePlus 5, Motorola Z2 Force, Honor 8 Pro, etc. might get an OTA update before the end of this year. We do believe it’s very slow, but you’ll need to wait for getting an upgrade or install an Android Oreo-based custom ROM. For people who are looking for information based on OEM can always use the Index and navigate to the particular brand for more OS update information.

Google Pixel (Smartphones made by Google)

• Google Pixel XL
• Google Pixel X
• Google Pixel C

Google Nexus

• Google Nexus 6P
• Google Nexus 5X

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The above two devices will get an update for sure, but there are chances that the below-mentioned devices might get an update as well. However, there is no surety, so please don’t get your hopes high after reading this.

• Google Nexus Player (High chances)
• Google Nexus 5 (Low chances)

Samsung

The South Korean giant has been known for late, but sweet updates. We’ve seen the flagship devices getting the OS upgrade after a lot of other low-end devices receive an update. But one thing right about the updates from Samsung is they are very stable. The updates are tested multiple times in the labs and then made available to the public. Here’s a list of Samsung phones which will be getting the Android Oreo updates.

• Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8+
• Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

The non-flagship devices from Samsung which are expected to get an Android Oreo update

• Samsung Galaxy A series
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
  • Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
  • Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
  • Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy J Series
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
  • Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy C series
  • Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy On Series
  • Samsung Galaxy On8
  • Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)

The models we’ve mentioned with the year (2016) might not get a guaranteed update, but seeing Samsung’s record with updates, we expect these also to get an update. However, these will arrive late, so if you are someone who wants to experience the latest features, you shall try installing a custom ROM.

Motorola

Motorola has always been regular with OS updates. In fact, it was the only brand to advertise its device by saying It’ll get the Android Oreo update even before it the specifications of Oreo were made public. Motorola has been providing updates to the devices which were launched two years before the Android Oreo announcement. Here’s the list of Motorola devices which will be getting the upgrade.

• Motorola Z Series
  • Moto Z2 Force
  • Moto Z2 Play
  • Moto Z2
  • Moto Z Force
  • Moto Z Play
  • Moto Z
• Motorola G Series
  • Moto G5S
  • Moto G5S Plus
  • Moto G5 Plus
  • Moto G5
  • Moto G4 Plus
  • Moto G4 Play
  • Moto G4
• Moto M
• Motorola E Series (Fewer chances)
  • Moto E4 Plus
  • Moto E4

There are chances that the Motorola E4 Plus and E4 might not get the Oreo update, but seeing Motorola’s history with updates, we can hope that these two devices might get an update.

LG

LG is known for providing late updates, but one thing good about LG is, it does support an old device if it is very popular or still used by a lot of people. Once people start using the OS, they give feedback and report the bugs. Then in the later updates, the bugs or issues are solved. These are the LG devices which might be getting the Android Oreo update.

• LG G6
• LG V30
• LG Q8
• LG Q6
• LG X Venture
• LG X Power2
• LG Harmony
• LG Stylo 3 Plus
• LG K10
• LG K8
• LG K7
• LG V20

OnePlus

OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone company comes with its version of Android called OxygenOS. It is near to stock with some customisation features which make life easier. Coming to their update history, we think, If you are a OnePlus 3, 3T or the OnePlus 5 user, then you are all set to get an official Android oreo update. However, OnePlus One, OnePlus X and OnePlus Two won’t be getting the official Android Oreo update officially. So the final list of OnePlus devices which will be getting the update is

• OnePlus 5
• OnePlus 3T
• OnePlus 3

For the other powerful devices which aren’t going to get updates can always get the latest Android version by flashing a custom ROM.

Nokia

HMD Global, the Finnish company which is the home of Nokia phones, made it clear during the MWC 2017 that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 would be eligible for the Android Oreo update. There are not many Nokia Android devices in the market, and the ones who are there were launched just a few months back. So according to us, the following Nokia devices will be eligible for an update.

• Nokia 6
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 3

Essential

Essential is a smartphone company by Andy Rubin is one of the newest smartphone companies. It comes straight from Andy Rubin, Founder of Android. The Android experience on this device would be on a different level. Like every other smartphone company even Essential has made statements saying “Their devices” will get regular updates. Since it is coming from someone who cares much about experience, we can expect to see regular updates from Essential. There is only one model from Essential, i.e. Essential Phone (PH-1) and since it is a very new device, It sure will be getting the Android Oreo update.

Xiaomi (MI)

Xiaomi, often known as Apple of China, but when it comes to updates and support, it has always failed to become Apple. They do provide updates, but by the time you get the update on your device, there is already a new Android version launched in the market. Personally, we don’t expect an Android Oreo update for Xiaomi devices anytime soon. However, we expect the update to arrive for most of the devices in Early 2018. Here’s a list of devices which are supposed to get Android Oreo:

• The MI Series
  • Xiaomi Mi 6
  • Xiaomi Mi Max 2
  • Xiaomi Mi Mix
  • Xiaomi Mi 5x
  • Xiaomi Mi 5c
  • Xiaomi Mi 5
  • Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
• The Redmi Phones
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Prime
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
  • Xiaomi Redmi 4X
  • Xiaomi Redmi 4A
  • Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
  • Xiaomi Redmi 4

HTC

HTC, the Taiwanese smartphone maker, has always provided long-term support to their old devices. Unlike Motorola and Nokia, this company hasn’t made any announcements regarding the Android Oreo update for the HTC phones. HTC’s speed of operating and providing updates has reduced, so we don’t expect the devices to get the updates soon, but we do expect an update for the below-listed devices

• HTC U11
• HTC One X10
• HTC U Ultra
• HTC U Play
• HTC 10 Evo
• HTC Desire 650 (High chances)
• HTC Desire 10 Pro (High chances)
• HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle (Less chance)

Lenovo

• Lenovo K8 Note
• Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus
• Lenovo Tab 4 10
• Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus
• Lenovo Tab 4 8
• Lenovo Tab 3 8 Plus
• Lenovo ZUK Edge

There are some other devices from the brand which might get an Android Oreo update, but the chances are very less and there is no guarantee. Here’s the list

• Lenovo A6600 Plus
• Lenovo A6600
• Lenovo B
• Lenovo P2
• Lenovo K6 Note
• Lenovo K6 Power
• Lenovo K6

Sony

• Xperia L1
• Xperia XZs
• Xperia XZ Premium
• Xperia XA1 Ultra
• Xperia XA
• Xperia X compact

Huawei

Huawei has gained a lot of trust this year. Particularly with some technologies like the on-screen fingerprint scanner which it showcased. It was quite good with bringing Nougat update to the devices too, so we do expect timely and regular updates from Huawei. Here’s a list of Huawei phones which will be getting the Android Oreo 8.0 update.

• Huawei Honor Series
  • Huawei Honor 9
  • Huawei Honor 8 Pro
  • Huawei Honor 8
  • Huawei Honor 6A
• Huawei Y Series
  • Huawei Y7 Prime
  • Huawei Y7
• Huawei MediaPad Series
  • Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8
  • Huawei MediaPad T3 10
  • Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10
  • Huawei MediaPad T3 8.0
• Huawei Nova Series
  • Huawei Nova 2 Plus
  • Huawei Nova 2
• Huawei P Series
  • Huawei P10 Plus
  • Huawei P10
  • Huawei P10 Lite
  • Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
• Other Huawei Phones
  • Huawei Mate 9 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 9
  • Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design

Asus

Asus has been providing stable updates, but when it comes to OS generation upgrade, i.e. For Android Nougat to Android Oreo or From Android Marshmallow to Android Nougat, the company has always been slow. We don’t expect many of the devices to get the update because the update history of Asus isn’t that great. We shall get expect the updates in early 2018. However, here’s the list of the devices which we think shall receive the Android Oreo update

• Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
• Asus ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL)
• Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro (ZD552KL)
• Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL)
• Asus ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL)
• Asus ZenFone 4 Max (ZC520KL)
• Asus ZenFone 4 Max Plus (ZC554KL)
• Asus Zenpad Z8s (ZT582KL)
• Asus Zenpad 3s 8.0 (Z582KL)
• Asus ZenFone 3s Max (ZC521TL)
• Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL)
• Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL)
• Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
• Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe 5.5 (ZS550KL)
• Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL)
• Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL)
• Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL)

Verdict

The problem with Android is, it is not centralized. It means that there is no one at the Center who monitors the brands which aren’t providing timely updates. Google tried to solve this problem by public shaming the brands, but that didn’t work well, as we can still see a lot of powerful devices which are stuck with Android Lollipop and Marshmallow. Here’s the list of brands which haven’t provided timely updates, so if you are someone who wants to stay on the latest android version, then you shall avoid these brands

• Oppo
• Vivo
• Gionee
• Meizu
• Yu

The only option left for the smartphone owners of the brands mentioned above is to either sell the device or install a custom ROM to experience the latest version. While geeks could experience the most recent android version by installing a custom ROM, the other non-tech savvy people would end up staying on the old android version till the phone dies.