Huawei p9 update to android 8. Oreo update for Huawei P9

Back in January, Huawei announced an update to a number of its devices to Android 8.0 Oreo with the proprietary EMUI 8.0 shell. And now the Chinese giant has fulfilled its promise. Reportedly, 7 smartphones are already receiving the update to EMUI 8.0.

Important!

At the moment we are talking
exclusively
about firmware for China. There is no word yet on whether there will be official international versions. Of course, enthusiasts will be able to install Chinese ones, but they will have to install Google Play themselves.

What is known

The list of devices looks like this:

Huawei Mate 8
Huawei P9 Plus
Honor 8
Honor V8
Honor Note 8
Honor Play 6X

In other words, the company is updating devices released over the past couple of years. At the same time, the beta version of EMUI 8.0 was released for them back in May. Now the release is ready.

As GizmoChina clarifies, updates will be released every day from July 9 to July 15 at 10:00 (obviously, local developer time). However, only 5,000 units of each model will be among the first to receive the update. This is clearly done so as not to overload the update servers and communication channels.

Android 8.0 for Samsung

Android 8.0 for Samsung smartphones will definitely see the light of day, but many popular gadgets will remain without the latest version. As always, the update will come with a long delay - you can’t expect anything else from the Koreans.

The list of Samsung devices supporting Android 8.0 may look like this:

Galaxy S8/S8+.
Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge / S7 Active.
Galaxy A3/A5/A7 (2017).
Galaxy A3 / A5 / A7 / A9 (2016) - unlikely.
Galaxy J5/J7/J7 Prime (2017).
Galaxy C9/C9 Pro.
Galaxy Note 7 Fandom Edition.
Galaxy Note 8 (not yet presented).
Galaxy Tab S3.

The estimated release date for the update is late 2021 and early 2018.

At the same time, you can be sure that the new flagship phablet Galaxy Note 8, which will be shown at the end of summer 2017, will receive Android 7.0 Nougat, and not G8.

Gadgets like the Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy J3/J5 will be left behind as they are either too cheap or their life cycle has already expired.

And what else?

In addition to the models mentioned above, 20 other devices from the company have already been updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. This allows us to hope that the remaining smartphones and tablets (except for the very old ones) will receive updates in due time. It is important to note that updates are not yet available in all regions, so you need to periodically check for a new firmware version using the Firmware Finder application from Team MT.

It has not yet been specified what new features the smartphones will receive. However, most likely it will be the basic features of Android 8.0 Oreo like improved power saving, performance optimizations and modular updates.

In general, we note that Chinese manufacturers are more willing to switch to the “eight” than A-brands. Apparently they believe (quite rightly) that using the latest developments will allow them to remain in service. At the same time, famous companies rely on their long-term reputation.

Android 8.0 Oreo is now officially available to users - its source code has been transferred to the Android Open Source Project. Starting August 21st, Android 8.0 will have a lot of testing ahead of it - testing at the carrier/network level, as well as testing across devices. For manufacturers, this is the start of the testing process to integrate the latest version of Android on their devices.

Google has confirmed that it plans to update or launch Android Oreo on devices from the following manufacturers:

Pixel/Nexus devices

Google began rolling out Android 8.0 as a public beta to some of the latest Pixel and Nexus devices in May 2021, but now the new version of the OS will officially arrive on them. Here they are:

Google Pixel
Google Pixel XL
Nexus 5X
Nexus 6P

Pixel C and Nexus Player will also receive the update, but we have no idea when that will happen.

Asus

Along with the official launch of five new ZenFone 4 models, Asus has confirmed that all ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 3 models will be updated to Android 8.0 in the second half of 2021.

Asus also revealed that ZenFone 3 will receive the latest ZenUI 4.0 soon after the launch of ZenFone 4.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry hasn't announced which devices will be updated to Android 8.0. The company has currently launched four Android smartphones: Priv, DTEK50, DTEK60 and KeyOne. The last one runs on Android Nougat.

It has been confirmed that none of them will be updated to Android Oreo. However, we suspect that KeyOne will (at least) get new software, but probably not until 2018.

HTC

The "compressible" HTC U11 may have only recently been released, but the company has already announced that it plans to update it to Android Oreo, as well as the as-yet-unannounced Android 9.0. Also, most likely, the following models will receive the update at the end of 2021 and early next year:

HTC U Ultra
HTC U Play
HTC Desire 10 Pro
HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
HTC 10 Evo
HTC 10

Huawei

Huawei has not yet confirmed which of its smartphones will receive Android 8.0. Some of its 2021 devices still run Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The new version may not appear on the company's devices until early 2021. The software is said to be being tested on the Mate 9, so it could be one of the first Huawei devices to run Android 8.0. Other smartphones from the company that are planned to be updated to Android Oreo:

Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
Huawei P9 Lite (2017)
Huawei P10 (VTR-L09, VTRL29, VTR-AL00, VTR-TL00)
Huawei P10 lite (Lx1, Lx2, Lx3)
Huawei Honor 8 Lite
Huawei Honor 9 (AL00, AL10, TL10)
Huawei GR3 (2017)
Huawei Y7 Prime
Huawei Nova Lite
Huawei Nova 2 (PIC-AL00)
Huawei Nova 2 Plus (BAC-AL00)
Huawei Honor 8 Pro
Huawei P10 Plus
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9 Pro
Huawei Nexus 6P

LG

LG has not yet announced its plans for the Android 8.0 Oreo update. However, it is assumed that the following smartphones from the company will receive Android 8.0:

LG G6 (H870, H870DS, US987)
LG G5(H850, H858, US996, H860N)
LG V30 will be updated if it no longer ships with Android O
LG V20(H990DS, H990N, US996)
LG V10 (H960, H960A, H960AR)
LG Nexus 5X
LG Q8
LG Q6
LG X Venture
LG Pad IV 8.0

Lenovo

Lenovo successfully produces smartphones both under its own brand and under the Motorola brand. Models of the company's native brand that will receive an update to Android 8.0:

Lenovo A6000
Lenovo A7000 Turbo
Lenovo P2
Lenovo K6
Lenovo K6 Note
Lenovo K6 Power
Lenovo K6 Prime
Lenovo Zuk Z2
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro
Lenovo A6600 Plus
Lenovo Vibe X1
Leno Vibe X2
Lenovo Z2 Plus
Lenovo Zuk Edge

Meizu

Meizu devices have just begun to gain popularity among our users. However, only three smartphones from the company will receive Android 8.0:

Meizu Mx 5
Meizu M3
Meizu M2 Note

Motorola

Motorola smartphones were previously among the earliest devices to receive updates. With Android 8.0, things may be different. Lenovo has not yet announced its Moto update plans, but it could very well be that the first Motorola smartphones will receive Android 8.0 in November/December 2021. Full list of Motorola smartphones that will be updated to Android Oreo:

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684, XT1685, XT1687)
Moto G5 (All Models)
Moto G4 Plus (All models)
Moto G4 (All models)
Moto Z (XT1635-03)
Moto Z2 Play
Moto Z Play
Moto Z Style
Moto Z Force

Nokia

HMD Global has confirmed that it plans to bring Android 8.0 to its next smartphones:

Nokia 8
Nokia 6
Nokia 5
Nokia 3

Oppo

Oppo does not have a wide list of devices that will receive the latest version of Android. But still, owners of the following smartphones will be interested in the fact that their device will be updated to Android 8.0 before the beginning of 2021:

OPPO F3 Plus
OPPO R11
OPPO R11 Plus
OPPO Find 9

OnePlus

OnePlus has announced that it will be rolling out the Android 8.0 update to the OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones. Moreover, the company has confirmed that the update will be available until the end of 2021.

So, here are the confirmed OnePlus smartphones receiving Android Oreo:

OnePlus 5
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 3

Samsung

Samsung is the powerhouse of the Android world, however, the company has not yet officially provided complete information on updates. However, the following Samsung devices are expected to receive Android 8.0:

Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Less likely:

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 VE (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A

We are waiting for official news from Samsung and will update the list as soon as it arrives.

Sony Xperia

Sony Mobile has not yet announced which Xperia smartphone will receive Android Oreo, but rumors claim that the list looks like this:

Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia XA1
Sony Xperia L1
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia X performance
Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi is a popular brand in Russia and the CIS and for this reason it is important to know which smartphones from the company will potentially receive Android 8.0.

Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Upcoming)
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 (Upcoming)
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix

Vivo

Vivo is one of the leaders in selling Android smartphones. The company is trying not only to keep up with new trends, but also to get ahead. Here are which Vivo models will receive Android 8.0:

VIVO X9 Plus
VIVO X9
Vivo v5
Vivo V5 Plus
V5 Lite
V3 Max

ZTE

ZTE is evasive about which of its smartphones will receive Android 8.0, citing many factors, including the hardware capabilities of the smartphone. However, there is no doubt that sooner or later the following ZTE smartphones will receive Android 8.0:

ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7 Mini
ZTE Blade V8
ZTE Blade V7
ZTE Axon Pro
ZTE Axon 7s
ZTE Nubia Z17
ZTE Max XL
ZTE Axon Elite
ZTE Axon Mini

There's no clear time frame for the update yet, but at least we now know which smartphones will receive Android 8.0.

In January 2021, Huawei released an update for the operating system of its Huawei P9 to the latest version of Android - 7.0 Nougat. Along with this update, P9 owners receive an updated EMUI 5.0 user interface. This update is already arriving on smartphones of this model in most regions of the world. Let's talk about what Huawei P9 update to Android 7 is all about.

The update is available over the air. The smartphone itself will inform you about its availability in a corresponding message. You can also find out about its availability on your device if you go to the main system settings menu in the section called “ About phone”

" But before you update Huawei P9 to Android 7, let's find out what it is.

Android 8.0 for Google Pixel and Nexus

Smartphones and one tablet from these lines will definitely receive a stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo, since official beta firmware is available for them. The list of lucky winners looks like this:

Nexus 5X.
Nexus 6P.
Nexus Player.
Pixel C.
Pixel.
Pixel XL.

The update's release date is August/September 2021.

Before the final release, two more test builds will be released. It’s safe to say that for all representatives of the Nexus line in this list, the update to the “eight” will be the last. Their active life cycle is already coming to an end - only security system updates remain. Thus, 2017 will be the year of the complete death of the Nexus line.

EMUI 5.0

If the Huawei P9 has been updated to the latest version of Android 7.0 Nougat with the EMUI 5.0 shell, it means that the user has access to:

Advanced system scaling option. In the settings section “ Display - Viewing Mode
” you can change the scale. This is certainly a good innovation, implemented in a very simplified version: not all components of the interface can be increased or decreased. In addition, after selecting a view, you must restart your smartphone;
Updated message design on the locked display. The prompt response functions are fully present here;
Multi-channel mode that works correctly with almost all popular applications;
Updated message menu. Now, instead of it, we can see Huawei’s proprietary solution. The EMUI 5.0 curtain has become more concise and comfortable than the stock version in Android 7.0. To get to the menu section you are interested in, just long press the switch icon;
Google Now is on the right side of the desktop.

Appearance and Design

EMUI 5.0 is not a clone of iOS on Android. There are certainly similarities, but the devil, as we know, is in the details.

Unlike their colleagues from Xiaomi, the developers of EMUI 5.0 have seriously simplified its interface. They simplified a total of more than 2 thousand different characteristics and up to 100 behavioral scenarios, which made use as fast and comfortable as possible. As a result, you only need 3 taps to access more than 90% of EMUI 5.0 features.

Chinese developers also took care of how to get rid of unintentional unlocking of the display. They processed up to 66 of the most popular scenarios and gestures, the implementation of which can lead to accidental unlocking.

The shell interface is extremely simplified. Now it is distinguished by even greater functionality and minimalism. The user has the opportunity to independently choose the type of desktop - with a full set of necessary applications or with a separate program menu, as is implemented in the stock version of Android.

Security and privacy in EMUI 5.0

The proprietary file manager contains a protected section called “Personal”

, designed for storing videos, pictures, music, photographs, documents. Here they are reliably protected from detection by unauthorized persons using special high-level encryption. So it will be very difficult even for an experienced hacker to hack such a storage facility.

The proprietary Manager application contains Avast antivirus. Considering the peculiarities of Android, this feature can be called dubious, but as a protection for the most naive, it is quite suitable.

Nice touches of EMUI 5.0 on Android 7.0 Nougat

Now let's go over the minor but very important features of the Huawei shell:

"Gestures"
.
You can find them in “Settings”
in
“Management”
in the
“Movements”
. There are a bunch of them for a variety of tastes;
Charge level in wireless devices. This is something that most Android smartphones don't have. Everything is implemented extremely simply - in the status bar opposite the “Bluetooth”
there is an image displaying the battery charge level;
Advanced "Energy Saving Mode"
. An extremely functional item in the setup menu. It works more efficiently than its colleagues from other shells;
"Eye protection mode"
. This mode minimizes UV radiation, which protects against eye fatigue. When this mode is activated, the screen glows yellow. This is an excellent find for those who like to use the phone in the dark. To automatically activate this mode, you can set a schedule, which is extremely convenient.

Among the minor innovations, it is also worth noting the configuration of navigation buttons, a control key, and the “ Do not disturb

».

Branded applications in Huawei EMUI 5.0

Reviewing the EMUI 5.0 shell on the Android 7.0 Nugat OS, one cannot help but recall the proprietary programs included in its starter package. Of course, we will not talk about all applications, since there are very many of them, but we will limit ourselves to only the most significant of them:

Dispatcher. A useful application that contains all the features necessary for a standard user, such as a black list, virus scanning, program removal, memory optimization function and others;
Weather. Stylish and perfectly designed weather application, very pleasant to use;
Notes. An excellent utility that allows you to record notes;

Gallery. This is a special application designed for processing images. Functionally, the gallery is simply cool. There is a function for quickly switching to folders, broken down by location and time. The speed of functioning of the “Gallery” is shocking: when you scroll through the photos, they appear instantly;
Music. A beautiful, but uncomfortable application designed for listening to audio tracks. Supports all formats.

Speed, smooth operation of EMUI 5.0 on Android 7.0 Nougat

The smooth performance and smooth functioning of EMUI 5.0 has its own unique features, among which the following should be highlighted:

Latest F2FS file system and RAM performance. Huawei has managed to create an effective memory compression and operational processing mechanism, thanks to which it is possible to increase the amount of RAM. The shell does not require regular manual cleaning of the memory, since the cleaning itself is carried out when the device is in standby mode. The latest file system protects user files from fragmentation. This file system has greater functionality compared to other Android smartphones;

Smooth and efficient scrolling of images and photos;
Optimizing the use of memory and processor resources.

Performance

In this OS, special attention was paid to performance capabilities. In particular, the developers stated that all smartphones running Android 8 will receive double the speed of the entire system, which will make downloading files, as well as the overall operation of applications, faster. These statements confirm the results of testing the OS in various benchmarks, where it demonstrates high performance indicators.

Thanks to the energy-saving Doze technology, battery life has been significantly increased. This technology is responsible for economical battery consumption. Also, some system applications are equipped with technology that significantly reduces the load on the device’s processor.

In addition, the system has improved the communication capabilities of smartphones in terms of Bluetooth and WI-FI. For example, when you connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth, the smartphone will display the battery level of these connected devices. Regarding WI-FI, the version of Android in question provides a new Neighborhood Aware Networking technology, which ensures “communication” with other Android devices located close to each other, without additional equipment (routers or access points).

Huawei P9 firmware instructions

To install new firmware, you should strictly follow the following instructions:

Go to the official Huawei support website, select the firmware you need and download it (it is possible to roll back Android from version 7 to version 6).
Unzip the firmware file using the 7zip program.
Next, in the root directory of the SD card or in the internal memory of the smartphone, create a folder called “dload”
. In it, save the file called update.app unpacked in the previous step.
Next, from your phone, go to “ Settings
” → “
Updates
” → “
Menu Item
” → “
Local Updates
” → select update.app to begin installation.

If after the 4th step the installation process does not start, turn off the gadget.

"Power" keys

+
“Volume”
up and down at the same time. After this, the update process will start automatically.

China's largest telecom giant Huawei is also one of the largest OEMs of Android devices, and now that the company is among the top five Android smartphone manufacturers, everyone expects a lot from Huawei. The brand has grown significantly since last year, launching devices in almost every price segment, but not every device will receive the Android update.

The Chinese giant was also one of the first to release devices with Oreo out of the box. Along with Huawei and its series of smartphones, there is also its subsidiary Honor, which creates impressive devices at competitive prices. And in this article, we will look at which Huawei and Honor phones will receive the new Android update, namely the Android P 9.0 update. But first, let's see what features will come with the new OS.

Now, Huawei Mate 10 and P10, as well as almost all phones within the series, should receive the Android P update. Keep in mind that Huawei also has its own interfaces and AI tricks over the original Android. So, the update to the current operating flagship devices should be received before the end of 2021 or at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021.

However, when it comes to the Huawei P20, which is the successor to the P10 series phones, there is a slight chance that Huawei might debut Android P 9.0, but take this possibility with a grain of salt. If it debuts after October, we can expect Android P 9.0.

Bootloop protection

There are times when Android is overtaken by software problems, among which one of the most common is the cyclic reboot of the phone without the ability to start the system correctly. This is called Bootloop. This phenomenon occurs due to damage to the OS system software.

Previously, to combat the Bootloop problem, the user had to contact a service center. In this version of Android, the firmware provides the “Rescue Party” option, which controls the boot process of the phone and in the event of several repeated reboots of the phone, it boots the system in safe mode. This function significantly increases the security of data installed on the phone.

Honor phones eligible for Android P 9.0 update:

Honor 8 Pro;
Honor View 10 (Honor V10);
Honor V9;
Honor 9;
Honor 9 Lite;

Being a sub-brand of Huawei, Honor is characterized by the release of delayed, but completely flagship devices. By this we mean that the Honor 8 was not considered as an eligible device for the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

Likewise, while the devices mentioned above may certainly be eligible for the Android P 9.0 update, we assume that the Honor 9 Lite came with Android Oreo out of the box and is also a budget device and should receive at least one important update. It still comes down to Honor whether the company will put all its efforts into software development. The Android P 9.0 update is due to arrive on these devices in the first quarter of 2021, so we still have a long wait.

Safety

Google has removed the “Allow unknown sources” option from Android 8. Due to this, users are protected from potential malicious software that can be installed on the phone under the guise of important system updates from a third-party source. The "Install unknown applications" option is now tied to an application that the system will ask the user for permission to install before installing it.

This ensures that the user can independently control the installation of programs without the risk of unauthorized installation of potentially infected software. Also significantly improved is the Verify Apps application, which checks installed applications for hidden security risks. If the program detects any risk, the applications will not be installed on the phone.

Huawei and Honor phones that will not receive the Android P 9.0 update:

Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Huawei P10 Lite
Huawei G10
Huawei Nova 2i
(All phones in the series)
Honor 6X
Honor 5X
Honor 9i
Honor 8
Maimang 6
Honor Magic

With a huge lineup of devices at every price point and sub-category, a manufacturer will not be able to update all of its devices, above you can see over 8 phones that will not receive the Android P 9.0 update, while some of them are not even receiving the Android Oreo 8.0 update.

However, the company will definitely introduce some important security updates for these devices. Typically, this is exactly what the manufacturer says when they are not going to support the device with major updates, they are just offering security updates. Another reason that forms the list of devices deprived of the Android P 9.0 update is the fact that most Huawei and Honor smartphones run on traditional Kirin chipsets, which can become a barrier.

Another rumor circulating online is that the upcoming 9 won't be able to run on existing Huawei and Honor phones, and we're guessing that the main reason for this is the rigid AI implementation with the next-gen chipsets. Because with Android P 9.0, Google is introducing a new neural network API for developers to experiment with.

Since updating drivers for a new version of Android is a tedious task and requires significant investment in resources, they are redirected to flagship devices. This problem is partially addressed by Google's Project Treble program, which was introduced with Android 8.0 Oreo.

: the latest version of magic ui 3.1 firmware has become available for eight honor smartphones

Honor has released a software update for eight smartphones. One model received the update yesterday, July 27, and seven more at the end of last week. In all cases, the software is built on Android 10. We will briefly talk about which phones received the latest version of Magic UI 3.1 and what it brought.

On July 24, the Chinese manufacturer released an update under the number Magic UI 2.1.1.123 for Honor Play 4T Pro and on the same day the distribution of the beta version of the Magic UI 3.1 firmware began. The update expanded the capabilities of gesture control and improved the performance of the front camera. Honor Play 4T Pro is a relatively new model from the company. It received a Kirin 810 mobile processor, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The resolution of the main camera is 48 MP 8 MP 2 MP, and the front camera is 16 MP. A 4000 mAh battery is responsible for power supply.

Six models received the new version of Magic UI 3.1 on July 25. Build number v3.1.1.160 came to Honor 30 Lite. The update optimizes the triple main camera with a resolution of 48 MP 8 MP 2 MP and adds Smart Vision for scanning QR codes, barcodes and text translation in real time.

More about Huawei: EMUI 11 for 37 Huawei and Honor devices: update release schedule

Honor 30 Lite

Honor 30 Lite is also a new smartphone. It received a Dimensity 800 processor and supports operation in fifth generation networks. The front camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels, and all components are powered by a 400 mAh battery. Depending on the modification, 6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of permanent memory are provided under the hood.

The update numbered v10.1.0161 brought the July security patch to the 2021 flagship slider Honor Magic 2. Formally, this is the world's first smartphone with a 7-nanometer mobile processor on board. The Kirin 980 chip is complemented by 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM in the top version.

Honor Magic 2

The flagship is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 24 megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels, and the front camera uses two 2-megapixel sensors and a 16-megapixel module. The capacity of the built-in battery was 3500 mAh. At the same time, it received 40W fast charging, which was very good in 2021.

The installation of a fresh operating system security patch was limited to the Magic UI 3.1.0.176 update with a size of 399 MB. It came to the flagship smartphone Honor 30 Pro, which was introduced in April of this year.

Honor 30 Pro

The model is equipped with a 90-Hz OLED panel with a cutout for a 32 MP 8 MP front camera. The heart is the top-end Kirin 990 5G processor paired with 8 GB of RAM. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, and the main camera contains 40 MP, 16 MP and 8 MP modules with 5x optical zoom.

Magic UI 3.1 numbered v10.1.0.161 came to Honor View 20. Previously, this smartphone received EMUI firmware, which is what this update number is associated with. It only brought the July security patch. Honor View 20, also known as V20, was released at the end of 2021. Under the hood of the flagship there is a Kirin 980 processor. On board there is a 48-megapixel camera, a 3D sensor and a 25-megapixel front camera. The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh.

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro were also updated on July 25. Firmware v10.1.0.161 with a security patch has been released for each flagship. The smartphones are equipped with a Kirin 980 chip and 6.26” IPS screens with a hole for a 32 MP front camera. The standard model received a 3750 mAh battery and a main camera with a resolution of 48 MP 16 MP 2 MP 2 MP. The Pro version uses a 4000 mAh battery, and the camera has an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

Honor 20 Pro

Finally, on July 27, the firmware for the budget Honor 9A was released. The update numbered Magic UI 3.1.0132 brought several improvements and a search bar for quickly finding applications from the desktop. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek helio 6762R chip, has an 8 megapixel front camera and a main camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels 5 megapixels 2 megapixels, and the battery capacity is 4900 mAh.

Android 8.0 for Xiaomi

Android 8.0 on Xiaomi is a sore subject for owners of gadgets from this Chinese manufacturer. The guys from Xiaomi regularly update their MIUI firmware, adding new features to it, but are too lazy to switch to new versions of the system. But still, MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 will definitely see the light of day and many Xiaomi devices will receive this update:

Mi 6 / Mi 6 Plus.
Mi 5S / Mi 5S Plus.
Redmi Note 4 (most likely Snapdragon only).
Mi Max / Mi Max 2.
Mi Note 2.
Mi Mix.

The estimated release date for the update is early 2021.

The rest of the smartphones will either receive MIUI 9 based on Android 7.0, or will remain on their “sixes”.

Android 8.0 for OnePlus

The Chinese brand OnePlus has only a few smartphones in its portfolio, but all of them were regularly updated to the new OS version. You can be sure that the last three flagships of this Chinese ]will get the G8[/anchor]:

OnePlus 5.
OnePlus 3/3T.

Estimated release date: fall/winter 2021.

Android 8.0 for Motorola

Under the wing of the Chinese Lenovo, Motorola with Moto smartphones no longer offers the excellent support that it used to. Updates come with a delay, some devices do not receive the latest version of the system at all, but there are no interface add-ons - only pure Android.

Android 8.0 on Motorola:

Moto Z.
Moto Z Droid.
Moto Z Force Droid.
Moto Z Play.
Moto Z Play Droid.
Moto Z2 Play / Z2 Force.
Moto X4.
Moto G4 / Moto G4 Plus.
Moto G5 / Moto G5 Plus.
Moto G5S / Moto G5S Plus.

The estimated release date for the update is the end of 2021.

Android 8.0 for Sony

Many Sony smartphones in the new Xperia X lines have acquired MediaTek processors, which will certainly greatly affect the update policy. Nevertheless, the Japanese have always been famous for their good support, although after the release of the “Seven” they lost a lot.

Exact list of Android 8.0 for Sony:

Xperia X.
Xperia X Performance.
Xperia XZ.
Xperia X Compact.
Xperia XZ Premium.
Xperia XZs.
Xperia XA1.
Xperia XA1 Ultra.
Xperia XA1 Plus.
Xperia Touch.

The estimated release date for updates is early 2021.

Android 8.0 for LG

This Korean company mainly tries to release updates faster than Samsung. The list of LG gadgets supporting Android 8.0 is unlikely to be long, but delays are unlikely:

G6 / G6+.
Q6 / Q6α / Q6+.
G5.
V10 / V20.

The estimated release date for updates is autumn/winter 2017.