If you don’t want to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Oreo update to roll out to your device, you can manually install the software right now, provided you have the right device and some time.
Samsung’s Android 8.0 Oreo rollout is finally gaining momentum. The update has expanded beyond the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 to mid-range devices like the Galaxy A series and older devices like the Galaxy S7.
The Galaxy S7 Android Oreo update is rolling out to two models, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, in certain regions of the world. We expect it to reach the Galaxy S7 Active and other models around the world in the coming weeks.
If you don’t need to wait a few weeks or months for your Galaxy S7 Oreo update to become available, you can manually install the software right now.
The official release of the Galaxy S7 Oreo update is out and it comes with the features you’ll get in Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Oreo OTA update, including the latest security patches.
How to Get Galaxy S7 Oreo Update Right Now?
If you want to install the Android 8.0 Oreo update on your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge right now, you must have an Exynos supported model.
If you don’t know which Galaxy S7 model you have, Use an app like CPU-Z To quickly understand which model and processor you have.
If you have the right processor and your phone is running the latest update, XDA-Developers and download the correct file for your device. You can also find the firmware files at: SamMobile.
The site also has a step-by-step guide that takes you through the installation process.
If you already know what to do with these files, it will only take you a few moments to download the software and manually install it on your phone.
If this is your first time manually installing pre-release software, it can take some time, so be sure to set aside some quiet time to get the job done.
Before taking action, be sure to back up the files on your device to avoid data loss. Data loss is rare, but you’ll want to play it safe. You can do this through Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud.
If you’re currently undecided about whether to install the pre-release version of Android Oreo, here are a few reasons why you should or shouldn’t act.
Galaxy S7 Oreo update comes with various new features, enhancements and fixes from Android Oreo and Samsung’s Experience 9.0 UI.
Experience 9.0 UI includes improvements to the Samsung Keyboard, a new Color Lens feature, new customization options including color folders, Dual Messenger support, Home and Quick Panel upgrades, and much more.
