5 Things To Do Before Installing The Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Beta

Select Samsung Galaxy S8 owners can try the Android 8.0 Oreo update via a beta right now. If you decide to join the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo, make sure you’re prepared.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta is live, but you need a specific Galaxy S8 model in a specific region to test the software before the official release date.

In the United States, the Galaxy S8 Android Oreo beta is for Sprint and T-Mobile (for now) and the unlocked version of both devices. In the UK, the program is available for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users with an open market device (operator unlocked version). In South Korea, the Android 8.0 beta program is available for users whose device is locked to SKT, KT or LG U+.

Samsung has also opened the Galaxy S8 Android Oreo beta to users in France, Germany, Poland and India.

If you have a Galaxy S8 in one of these regions, you can sign up for the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta and start testing Samsung Experience 9.0 on your device right now.

Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta is extremely attractive. You will try new features before anyone else and help Samsung catch bugs before the official release.

However, this is pre-release software and early software can cause huge headaches. Some bugs are inevitable, but a little prep work can go a long way in avoiding annoying performance issues and data loss.

In this guide, we will tell you some of the most important things you can do before downloading the latest Galaxy S8 Oreo beta to your device.

Back Up Your Data

One of the first things we and Samsung recommend before starting the beta is to make a backup of your important files.

inside that FAQ, Samsung states that unexpected data loss may occur during the beta program. If you’re storing important files on your Galaxy S8 (family photos, game logs, etc.), you’ll probably want to back up everything before making your move.

Fortunately, Samsung makes it easy. To back up your phone’s data Samsung’s Smart Switch onto your PC. The process may take some time depending on how much data you have stored on your device.

If you decide to skip the Galaxy S8 beta, you will use Smart Switch to install the official Samsung software on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+.

If you haven’t already, familiarize yourself with the service.

Update Your Apps

Galaxy S8 Oreo beta is pre-release software and pre-release software often conflicts with other software. That’s why we and Samsung recommend updating your apps before installing Android 8.0 Oreo.

Samsung recommends updating Samsung Pay, Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, Email and any other first-party apps you currently own and use on your Galaxy S8. This could keep them from getting out of control with beta on board. The same goes for third-party apps.

While some third-party apps are acceptable, others may crash or lag. The developer’s latest bug fix update may or may not fix these issues. You will have to read the reviews.

If you rely on third-party apps to spend your day (work, school, etc.), you may want to avoid the Galaxy S8 Oreo beta.

Have your login information at hand

Before downloading the Galaxy S8 Oreo beta on your device, you will want to gather all your important login information. Here is why.

First of all, you will need a Samsung account to access the beta. If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create a new one on it. Samsung’s website. It will only take a few moments and you will need these login details when you sign up via the Samsung+ or Samsung Members app.

When you get the Galaxy S8 Oreo beta on your device, there is a chance that the software may quit some or all of your apps and services. This includes apps from Samsung and third-party apps and services from your favorite developers.

Make sure you know all your passwords and logins before going into the beta. Otherwise, you may have to spend a lot of time resetting your login to get into your apps and services.

Bookmark Fixes

The Galaxy S8 Oreo beta has its margin of error, and there’s a good chance you’ll run into one or ten issues during your stay with the software. You’ll want to be prepared for issues, so we recommend familiarizing yourself with the fixes and bookmarking resources before downloading the beta to your phone.

To help, we’ve put together a working list of fixes for the most common Galaxy S8 Oreo beta issues. Our list covers abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, Bluetooth issues, and performance issues.

XDA-Developers is is another solid resource and the Samsung Beta Community within the Samsung+/Samsung Members apps is another place to find help. It’s also where you’ll want to report beta-related issues.

Recognize Downgrade

If you encounter problems with the Galaxy S8 Oreo beta and are unable to shake them, you can revert to the official version of Android. Make sure you are happy with this process before downloading the beta to your device. It can be difficult and time consuming.

Samsung’s Oreo beta FAQ We review the downgrade process and have prepared a guide (located below) that will take you through the basics.

The company says you can recover data you backed up before the beta, but “there may be limitations in recovering data created after the beta software was installed.”

This is something to keep in mind if you plan to use the beta for an extended period of time.