In fact, this rollout comes just when the launch of next-gen Galaxy S9 at MWC is around the corner! Let's hope that next time, the S9 will run the latest Android version well before its successor is due for release.
While this is exciting news for Samsung fans, it's worth noting that the Galaxy S8 and Plus version have been really slow to receive the update. This may imply that Samsung and T-Mobile have finished testing the Android Oreo update for the aforementioned devices and it’s ready to start being rolled-out, but we have no way to confirm this. Users should expect better performance from their handsets after the upgrade as well as new options such as picture-in-picture mode. © SamMobileĪndroid 8.0 Oreo will be bringing its much touted superpowers to enhance the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Screenshot of Oreo update information screen on the Galaxy S8.
The Android update for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ weighs in at 487 MB and comes with the latest February 2018 security patch and the new version (9.0) of the Samsung Experience UX. The rollout today started with firmware version G955XXU1CRAP for the Galaxy S8+ in Germany, but of course the update will continue to expand to different regions in the coming days, starting with the beta testers in each market. Samsung has taken almost two weeks to roll out the final version of Oreo after the end of beta testing. Did one of your app icons just disappear from the App Launcher It’s weird, but it’s not an isolated phenomenon. It does not store any personal data.It's good news for German Samsung fans, especially the beta testers, who can download the update asap by tapping the Download updates manually option in the Settings>Software update menu. Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus: Fix Icons Missing From App Launcher. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
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To do that switch off your phone and hold volume up + power + home button.Once you are in bootloader, select recovery to enter recovery mode, then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On AT&T Galaxy S8 Active Now Enter the recovery mode on your device.
First, download the firmware file from the download section above.
How To Install AT&T Galaxy S8 Active G892AUCU2BRC5 March 2018 Security Update (Android 8.0 Oreo)
The G892AUCU2BRC5 March security patch OTA Update is a small update but if you want to download the full firmware then it will be a large file so you need a working internet connection to download the update. The update brings loads of bug fixes and system improvements. For receiving this update, all that you need to do is turn on the Wi-Fi network on your device -> Go to the Phone settings -> Then go to the “About” option in the settings menu -> Press the “Software Update” option and check if the OTA update is available or not. This new software update has been made available and the users are receiving it via OTA.