Download and Install Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo [All Oreo Firmware]

Yesterday we shared latest Android Oreo beta OTA build for Nokia 5. The update comes with build number v5.200 which upgrades the phone to January 2018 Security patch on Nokia 5. HMD Global released Android Oreo for most of their new devices through Nokia Beta Labs. Recently they also upgraded Nokia 8 to the latest version Android Oreo 8.1. In this guide, we will take you through to install Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo.

The update is rolled via OTA (Over the air) to users who have signed up in Nokia Beta Lab program. If you already signed up, then you may receive the OTA update on your device anytime soon. Check the guide here to join: Nokia Beta Lab Program.

If you still not received the update, want to upgrade Nokia 5 to Android 8.0 Oreo, then you are at the right place. Here you can follow our simple manual process to install Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo. The latest features of Android Oreo includes New app notifications, notification dots on app icons, picture-in-picture mode, Android Instant App compatibility, Auto-fill (like on Chrome), Better copy and paste, Faster Android behind the scenes, Better battery life with more advanced Doze mode, and more.

Along with Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo update, HMD Global has also upgraded the device version to v5.200 along with Security Patch level to January 2018. According to some users, The latest Android 8.0 Oreo beta for Nokia 5 is stable and can be used as a daily driver.

Steps to Install Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo

In this guide, we will help you to install Android 8.0 Oreo beta on your device. All you need is to either follow any of the two methods given below to upgrade your phone to the latest version.

Download v5.200 OTA Update

Download Firmware zip file

Note:

• This will only work on Nokia 5 variants, Don’t Try this on Any other device.
• Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
• You will lose the original ROM or any CUSTOM ROM if you already installed on your phone. So make sure to Backup your phone before doing this step. If you have root, then you can backup all your apps using Titanium Backup
• Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.
• Make sure that you have latest USB drivers installed on your PC/Laptop.

Required Software:

• Download ADB and Fastboot Tools for Windows || Mac
• Enable USB Debugging on your phone.
• Install latest Nokia 5 USB Drivers

Method 1:

1. First of all, download the v5.200 Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo OTA zip and move it to your root of your device.
2. Now Switch off your phone and boot into recovery mode.
3. In recovery mode, tap on an apply update from sdcard.
4. Select the OTA zip file that you downloaded from above.
5. Wait until the installation process to get complete.
6. Done! Reboot your system and enjoy.

Method 2:

• Download the required software and drivers on your PC.
• Follow the below link to the instructions on How to Sideload the OTA zip to your phone.

Guide to Perform ADB Sideload On Nokia 5

I hope this guide was useful to install Android 8.0 Oreo on Nokia 5 device. If you have any queries or feedback, please leave a comment below.