Updated on October 26, 2017: Nokia 8 is a new-comer in the smartphone market and there is a good news for the users of this amazing smartphone. As we informed in one of our earlier posts that Nokia 8 would be updated to Android Oreo 8.0 and promised to update you all after the release of Android Oreo for the Nokia 8, this is our post on the latest news on the subject Nokia 8 Android 8.0 update.
As of now, Nokia has started registration for the Android Oreo 8.0 beta program for Nokia 8 users. If you own this device, you can enjoy Android Oreo 8.0 on it before others. For this, you need to register for the beta program post which you can test your Nokia 8 with Android Oreo.
The program has just been launched and the registrations are now open for those who own Nokia 8. Currently, this device is running on the Android Nougat and Nokia already promised at the time of its launch that it would be upgraded to Android Oreo 8.0. So the promise is soon going to be fulfilled.
Nokia has even shared some of the photos of the Nokia 8 running on the Android Oreo 8.0 on their official Twitter account. The Oreo 8.0 has been tested by the company and now they are giving this opportunity to the users. This is a clear indication that the release date is close. Thus, you need not wait for long to have the full version of Android Oreo 8.0 on your Nokia 8.
If you want to involve yourself in this beat program, the very first thing is you must own a Nokia 8 device. During registration, you will be asked to provide the IMEI number of your device along with the name of network provider on it. You can find the IMEI number of your Nokia 8 on the box it was packed in. It can also be made displayed on the screen. After mentioning all the correct details, you will receive an e-mail on the e-mail ID you mention about how to get the beta version of Android Oreo 8.0 on Nokia 8. This will probably a simple procedure and there would be nothing much you need to do.
It is expected that the full version of Android Oreo 8.0 for Nokia 8 would be made available during next month i.e. November. I would like to boost your knowledge about the Android Oreo 8.0 now. It is actually the latest Android version presently which has several unique features such as picture-in-picture mode, battery optimizer, notification dots and so on.
It must be noted that because it’s a beta version, there are strong chances that you can experience some minor bugs on your device. As a participant in Beta program, your role is to report all the issues you experience to the Nokia so that the public release of Android Oreo 8.0 on Nokia 8 would be made wonderful.
Sign Up for Nokia 8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program
Updated on October 16, 2017: Well, there are hardly any smartphone user who is not familiar with the iconic brand Nokia. Although they stayed away from the competition for a time, they are back with a stunning device and this time they have based it on Android. Yes, I am talking about the Nokia 8. Actually, Nokia has always been a reputed smartphone manufacturer who always kept all that they promised with their users.
One of their promises is to keep their devices up to date with the latest OS and there is exactly what they did. Now, the news is coming from our sources that the Nokia 8 wouldn’t receive the Android 7.1.2, but it will directly be updated to Android Oreo 8. Of course, it is one of the best news for those who are currently using this device or planning to buy it.
With the With the news, that Nokia 6 started receiving the Android 7.1.2 update along with October Security Patch, it was largely predicted that the Nokia 8 will also get the same. However, the manufacturers have plans to surprise its Nokia 8 users with Android Oreo 8. Probably, this would be an additional bucket of happiness by Nokia for its users.
The update is expected to arrive in the initial days of November and thus you need not to wait too long if our sources are correct. It is quite true that the Android Oreo 8 will load the Nokia 8 with many amazing and in fact new features. Surely, users would be able to have a totally fresh experience of using Oreo on Nokia 8.
Keep visiting our visiting for similar news on latest Android gadgets and updates. We will probably inform you immediately after the Android Oreo 8 would be released officially for the Nokia 8 users.
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Updated on Septemeber 20, 2017: HMD Global appears to be gearing up to roll out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its latest flagship device, the Nokia 8. The business has teased the beta update for its latest flagship model on Twitter. Past month, Nokia declared its first flagship device, the Nokia 8. Now only after one month, Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer in HMD Global has teased the upcoming Nokia 8 Official Android 8.0 Oreo Update.
Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer in HMD Global, submitted two images by his official Twitter manage, which reveals the Nokia 8 receiving the very latest Android Oreo Beta update. The images reveal a massive Oreo update in below testing, which is approximately 1.3GB in size.
The images indicate it is a beta update, which means it is not prepared for public nonetheless. And as mentioned above, the update will be pushed to all Nokia 8 devices when it’s ready for public release, which, Nokia has not confirmed yet
Google has already revealed that at the end of this season, hardware manufacturers including Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp, and Sony are scheduled to release or update devices to Android 8.0 Oreo.
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