A new Samsung Galaxy Android 7.1.1 update is rolling out in the United States, and AT&T Galaxy J3 (2016) owners can start checking their phones for an upgrade.
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 7.1.1 release continues to make progress ahead of the highly anticipated Android 8.0 Oreo release for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. While most Galaxy devices will likely stay on Android 7.0 Nougat, some will hit the newer version number.
AT&T’s Galaxy J3 (2016) is the latest device ported to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. device currently airing on the Air and Galaxy J3 users are advised to check their phone for update. AT&T’s updates can take a few days to reach everyone, so if it doesn’t show up today, it might show up tomorrow.
The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update of the device is a big update. The update is packed with features and fixes and requires a 1GB download. This is the device’s first major software update since July.
Galaxy J3 (2016) users can expect Android Nougat, Video Calling, Wi-Fi Calling and features from Samsung’s August security patch. The company skipped the September security patch to offer a patch for the Blueborne exploit.
The company recently approved the October security update, and we expect the patch to start hitting flagship and mid-range Galaxy phones and tablets in the near future.
Samsung continues to push updates to Android 7.1.1 Nougat, but Galaxy users currently running Android 7.0 Nougat can expect an upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo rather than Android 7.1.1 or Android 7.1.1. Most of the changes in Google’s Android 7.1.1 update were made in Samsung’s Android 7.0.
Samsung is working on an Android 8.0 Oreo version, but still has not confirmed individual updates.
The company is testing the Android 8.0 Oreo update on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ and is reportedly planning a Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta before the final release. Unfortunately, there is still no timeline for beta or an official Android Oreo announcement.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ should be in the first place for Android Oreo, but we expect popular devices like the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge to be upgraded from Android Nougat as well.
The company’s list of Android Oreo updates should also include Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J5 (2017), Galaxy Note 7 FE and so on. Galaxy Tab S3.
Samsung’s Android Oreo rollout will be extensive, but legacy flagships like the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 are now in danger of missing out on Android 8.0 as they hit the two-year mark. Samsung usually offers major software upgrades for two years before dropping support.
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5 may not have Android Oreo, but Samsung and its partners should continue to support them with bug fixes and security patches.
