Why do Android updates take so long? Sony explains it

Android updates can sometimes take their time in reaching phones. But why does that happen? Sony explains it using an infographic.

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No Android Oreo love for Galaxy J3, J5 and J7 (2017) until September, at least in Turkey

Samsung's low to mid-end Galaxy J3, J5 and J7 phones from last year are only expected to receive official Android Oreo updates in late September in Turkey.

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Official Project Treble support comes to OnePlus 5 and 5T in the open beta channel

Only available in beta software for now, Project Treble functionality will soon roll out to all OnePlus 5 and 5T users over-the-air.

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BlackBerry KEYone set to receive Oreo update this week, at least in Canada

June 28 is when Canada's top wireless service provider expects to start rolling Android 8.0 Oreo out to the BlackBerry KEYone. Yes, this Thursday.

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Recent OnePlus 6 software update seems to have caused big battery problems for many

The official OnePlus forums have been inundated over the past week or so with complaints of fast OnePlus 6 battery drains after the OxygenOS 5.1.8 update.

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Verizon’s costly Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 scores tardy but welcome Oreo update

As one of the best Android tablets on the market, the 9.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 should have received its Oreo serving a long time ago. But better late than never must be what Verizon subscribers are thinking right about now.

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Sprint follows Verizon’s suit in updating the LG G6 to Android 8.0 Oreo

Roughly a month after the LG G6 started receiving Oreo goodies in Korea, Sprint follows Verizon with the "Now Network's" own over-the-air Android 8.0 promotion.

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Every single one of HMD’s Nokia smartphones will get official Android P updates

New and old, low and high-end (and mid-range), all of HMD Global's Nokia-branded smartphones are now officially guaranteed to receive Android P updates... eventually.

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Massive OxygenOS 5.1.2 update arrives for OnePlus 5 and 5T with double-tap to lock feature

Already updated to Android 8.0 and then 8.1 Oreo, the OnePlus 5 and 5T are receiving another huge OTA goodie pack as we speak, including a convenient new gesture for screen-locking purposes.

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2016’s OnePlus 3 and 3T get modern Face Unlock functionality with OxygenOS 5.0.3 update

Gone but not forgotten, the two year-old OnePlus 3 and 3T are being updated right now to OxygenOS 5.0.3, containing Face Unlock features and May security patches.

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OnePlus 6 breaks vague sales records while scoring launch-day update with notch-hiding option

Thanks to the first OnePlus 6 software update, released as the phone's global sales were opening, early adopters will be able to hide the notch right out the box. Also, shoot super slow motion video.

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Finally, Android 8.0 Oreo is officially rolling out to the US unlocked Moto Z

Updated with Android 8.0 Oreo in Brazil a full two months back, 2016's Moto Z is getting the same treatment at long last in its US unlocked variant.

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T-Mobile’s LG V30 Oreo update spreads OTA, US unlocked variant also joins the fun

The Nougat-flavored nightmare is finally over for owners of both T-Mobile-specific and US unlocked LG V30 variants, as Oreo updates are widely rolling out as we speak.

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You can now register to beta-test Android Oreo on seven Huawei phones… in China

The Huawei Mate 8, P9, P9 Plus, Honor 8, V8, Note 8 and 6X are all set to receive stable Android Oreo updates in China soon after a few rounds of public beta tests.

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Oreo updates are rolling out to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in the UK (for real)

Verizon may have erroneously announced Android 8.0 updates for network-locked Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge variants a couple of weeks back, but at least in the UK, Oreos are now rolling out OTA.

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