5 Things to Know About the Samsung Galaxy A Oreo Update

Samsung may be starting with Galaxy S flagships, but the popular Galaxy A series will also be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo on the way. In this guide, we’ll tell you what we know and a few things we can expect from Samsung’s Galaxy A Oreo update and release.

The first Samsung Galaxy Android Oreo update is approaching. The company has closed the beta of the Galaxy S8 Oreo update and the software upgrade is currently in carrier testing before it arrives.

The Galaxy S8 Oreo update will likely be in the first place, but we expect the company to roll out a long list of Android 8.0 upgrades in 2018.

Flagships like the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S7 will switch from Nougat to Oreo, and so will devices like the Galaxy A8, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3.

This walkthrough will take you through the Galaxy A Oreo update, what to expect from its release date, and the update that will most likely come before Oreo.

Samsung February Update

If you have a Galaxy A series device, your next Android update will likely not be Android Oreo. Instead, most likely the company February security update.

Google has recently approved the latest security patch and we expect Samsung to start rolling out its own February patch in the near future.

Google’s February update comes with a handful of patches and Samsung’s update version comes with some additional patches for Galaxy devices.

If you get a software prompt on your Galaxy phone in February, there’s a good chance it’s a security/bug fix update and not Android Oreo.

Galaxy A Oreo Updates Confirmed

Samsung hasn’t released an official list of Galaxy Android 8.0 Oreo updates, but thanks to the leaks, we have some pretty strong clues.

thanks to Galaxy Note 8 Oreo beta leakedWe took a look at Samsung’s plans for Oreo, and it should make Galaxy A series owners happy.

The list includes Galaxy A8 (2016), Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A3 (2017).

The list also includes Galaxy A-branded tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355, Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T380/T385 2017 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580.

Again, these updates are not official yet, but they actually lock.

Samsung usually keeps devices up to date with major Android software updates for two years before ending support. Devices like the Galaxy A8 (SM-810), released in 2016, should be safe.

Galaxy A Oreo Release Date

It’s unclear when the Samsung Galaxy A Oreo update will become available. Again, we expect the company to focus on the Galaxy S8 before shipping the software to devices like the Galaxy A8, Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S7.

The Galaxy S8 Android Oreo release is expected in February, but Samsung and its carrier partners remain undecided on a launch date.

Flagships are almost always first in major Android software upgrades; This means that those of you who own the 2018 Galaxy A models should be in first place over Android Oreo.

When these debuts begin, the company will turn its attention to mid-range models and older devices. SAMSUNG reportedly just started working Galaxy A5 (2017) on Oreo update.

Don’t expect Samsung to offer an Android Oreo beta before it’s released.

Galaxy A Android Oreo Update

Thanks to a few leaks and the Galaxy S8 Oreo beta, we already know a bit about Samsung’s version of Android 8.0 Oreo. The Galaxy A Oreo update may not be the same as the Galaxy S8’s Oreo update, but we expect it to be pretty close.

Samsung’s version of Android 8.0 Oreo comes with numerous changes, including improved Samsung Keyboard, Home Screen and Quick Panel upgrades, Color Lens, custom color folders, better privacy options for your Galleries, and new emojis.

We’ve already taken a deep dive into Android 8.0 and Samsung’s Experience 9.0 UI, and if you haven’t been following these guides are worth a look.

Android 8.0 and Android 8.1

Google released the Android 8.1 update in December, but all signs point to Samsung running Android 8.0, at least initially.

Android 8.1 Oreo or MR1 is a maintenance release and includes a nice mix of new features, enhancements, bug fixes and patches.

The update is currently available for Google’s Nexus and Pixel devices (including the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P), but it’s unclear when Samsung will adopt or even use the version and/or feature set.

At this point, Galaxy A users should expect Samsung and its carrier partners to release Android 8.0 and not Android 8.1 Oreo.