Five reasons to install Nougat on Galaxy Tab and three reasons not to put it.

And while Samsung has started updating with the Galaxy Tab S2, the company plans to release Android Nougat for Galaxy Tab A (S-Pen) in the first half of the year.

Android 7.0 Nougat update is coming to Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 in Russia, offering new features as well as bug fixes for popular tablets. This is a significant update for these tablets that most users will want to download when first available.

However, some users have already learned from bitter experience and will want to wait a few days, or even weeks, after the Nougat update for the Galaxy Tab is released.

To help you make a decision, we will look at the reasons for Android installations 7.0 Nougat on your Galaxy Tab, and then look at the reasons not to install the update.

InstallNougat if you want to improve security

If you value your safety, you might want to consider installing Android updates Nougat will be released immediately for your Galaxy Tab.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with Android Nougat update also brings the April security update. This is a security update from Samsung that comes with fixes for potential exploits. It also includes some important patches from Google.

And so far the first batch Galaxy updates Tab comes with patches for April, future releases could include the May security update, the June one, and so on. Google and Samsung release monthly security patches to fix potential problems.

If you haven't received it yet or just haven't downloaded it Last update security, you will probably need to download it before you can install Nougat on your tablet.

InstallNougat if you're looking for a performance boost

If you want to improve the overall performance of your Galaxy Tab, consider downloading the Nougat update as soon as it becomes available for your device.

The official changelog for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 notes that the Android 7.0 Nougat update improves the overall performance of the device. So if you notice lag, freezes or random reboots, or any other performance issues, you might see benefits in upgrading.

The changelog also notes that the update better distributes downloaded apps and improves the speed of app updates and installations.

So if you notice that apps are slow to install on your Galaxy Tab, the Android 7.0 Nougat update is definitely worth considering.

InstallNougat if you are dealing with problemsMarshmallow

If you're dealing with bugs and can't fix Marshmallow update errors, Android 7.0 Nougat is probably worth a look.

InstallNougat to change quick settings

Updating the Samsung Galaxy Tab to Nougat brings a new quick settings menu, which you can see on the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5.

The first thing you'll probably notice about the new user interface- panel Quick Settings. With the Nougat update, you'll see blue shortcuts that go along with Samsung's other UI changes.

The changes to the user interface are good, but the most important change is the ability to add shortcuts third party applications, like Spotify or VKontakte for easy access.

For example, the YouTube shortcut in the Quick Settings panel will allow you to go to it in two taps, without having to type the name of the application in the search.

With Nougat, you have much more control over what you see in those useful menus. So, if you are an avid user, it is worth downloading Nougat as soon as it comes out.

InstallNougat if you are usingMulti-Window

If you use the multi-window feature on your Galaxy Tab, know that Nougat is bringing important changes to this popular feature.

Again, the first thing you'll notice is the changes to the user interface. Some of you will love them, others will hate them. In any case, you don't have to look past these changes to see the real changes to Nougat.

Multitasking in Nougat works at the platform level, which means you can use split screen with a wider range of applications. If you're using Marshmallow, your options are much more limited.

You can also access more applications simultaneously, and new feature Pop-up window supports up to five separate windows on your tablet screen.

With the Android Nougat update on board, you'll also be able to launch a pop-up window directly from the Recents tab.

Do not installNougat, if you are not prepared

If you haven't prepared your tablet for the Android 7.0 Nougat update, don't install it until you do.

Samsung and its partners have been testing Android Nougat, but that doesn't mean the update will work flawlessly on your tablet. We've already heard about problems with the Galaxy Tab on Android, and there's a good chance you'll run into some issues on Android 7.0.

If you spend some time preparing your Galaxy Tab for the Nougat update, you can count on better job updates after installation. Remember that it is almost impossible to predict how well a new update will perform on your tablet.

Some steps to prepare your tablet include backup copy all files and data, which can take a significant amount of time depending on how diligent you were in organizing your tablet previously.

If you're new to Android or using the Galaxy Tab series for the first time, you'll need additional guidance on preparing your tablet for the update.

Do not installNougat if you're worried about problems

If you boast a flawless Android Marshmallow tablet experience and are worried about Nougat issues, you may want to stick with the stable build longer.

As we noted earlier, the Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab is causing problems for many Galaxy users Tab S2. And, if you're unlucky, you might run into a couple of Nougat issues.

The update may cause problems with your battery. It may interfere with some services or important applications that you use for school or work. This may cause one of your games to act up. Nougat changelog for Samsung warns of some issues for Galaxy Tab users.

If you are very dependent on your tablet, we recommend waiting a few days/weeks so that you can collect informative feedback in the long term to upgrade your tablet.

You'll also want to wait if you're not prepared for Nougat's challenges. We are preparing a list of the most common Galaxy problems with the Nougat update, which is a great starting point if you're concerned about issues.

If you are really worried about the impact Nougat will have on your tablet, you might want to wait for the first Nougat patch to hit your tablet.

Do not installNougat if you're traveling!

If you're about to travel or have a business/leisure trip, we recommend holding off on updating your Galaxy Tab to Nougat until you're back home.

Over the years, we've heard stories of Android users installing a new OS and going on a trip where they encounter update problems.

We've heard about battery problems, connectivity issues, and other challenging circumstances. Some users couldn't even unlock their tablet, which is obviously less than ideal if you're going to be using your tablet extensively while traveling.

The last thing you want to deal with on a trip is a dead tablet, especially if it's vital to your trip.

Android Nougat is here to stay. Can you wait.

There aren't many topics that excite Android users more than big, feature-rich updates. And with the Android 8.0 Oreo update looming on the horizon, we're once again bombarded with questions. Will the Galaxy S8 get this update? When can I update my Galaxy S7? What about my Galaxy S6? Here we will write what we know. Please be patient as we will update this article whenever new details emerge.

We'll return to the question of which device will be updated, but for now we can't make any predictions about the timing. So, for example, the Galaxy S8 will, of course, receive Android 8.0, but we don’t know when yet. So let's move on to the lists Galaxy devices.

These Galaxy devices will receive Android 8.0 Oreo:

• Galaxy S8- development, launch, find out. 02/14/18 — update rollout begins.
• Galaxy S8+— development, launch of trial version. 02/14/18 — update rollout begins.
• Galaxy S8 Active
• Galaxy Note 8— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update. 03/16/18 — update rollout begins.
• Galaxy Note FE— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy S7
• Galaxy S7 Edge .
• Galaxy S7 Active— Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update
• Galaxy A8 (2018)— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy A8+ (2018)— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy A7 (2017)— Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update.
• Galaxy A5 (2017)— Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update.
• Galaxy A3 (2017)— Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update.
• Galaxy models J7 (2017)/Pro- J7s usually receive at least one major OS update
• Galaxy J5 (2017)/Pro models- J5s usually receive at least one major OS update
• Galaxy J7 Max— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy C9 Pro— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy C7 Pro— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy Tab S3 — flagship tablets usually receive two major OS updates
• Galaxy Xcover 4— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)— Android 8.0 will be the first major OS update
• Galaxy Tab 10.1 (2016)— Android 8.0 will be the second major OS update

These Galaxy devices may receive Android 8.0 Oreo:

• Galaxy S6 series, but there were rumors (see comments)
• Galaxy A9 Pro
• Galaxy A8 (2016)— Android 8.0 will be the second OS update, but there is no certainty yet
• Galaxy J7 (2016)
• Galaxy J5 (2016)— it’s still unclear, since there is already one major OS update
• Galaxy J3 (2017)- not all previous J3 models received a significant OS update
• Galaxy Tab S2 VE (2016 models)- not yet known
• Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016)- not yet known
• Galaxy J7 Prime (OnNxt)
• Galaxy Tab E 8.0— it is not yet known, but there was information that it might be possible

These Galaxy devices will not receive Android 8.0:

• Galaxy S4 series- will not receive a major Android update (final version 5.0.1)
• Galaxy S5 series- will not receive a major Android update (final version 6.0)
• Galaxy Note 5— has already received two major Android updates
• Galaxy A7 (2016)— has already received two major Android updates
• Galaxy A5 (2016)— has already received two major Android updates
• Galaxy A3 (2016)— has already received two major Android updates
• Galaxy J3 (2016)— did not receive an OS update and it is unlikely that this will happen later
• Galaxy J2 (2016)— did not receive an OS update, it is unlikely that this will happen later
• Galaxy J1 version- these devices usually do not receive OS updates

How do we get to these lists, you ask? Tracking Samsung's Android updates over a long period of time makes it obvious that many series and devices always receive two major OS updates before proceeding with a security update. However, as stated above, this rule doesn't quite apply to most of the Galaxy J series, as well as some other devices.

We will update the lists above over time as we receive new information or as information appears elsewhere. We haven't included devices that have stopped receiving major OS updates, such as the Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4, even if they still receive new security patches regularly. Other devices not on this list will be added when we have available information to report.

The last thing we should note is that we are certainly not Samsung. This list is in no way based on official information and lists only our predictions and not official policy Samsung updates. If our information is incorrect, we will update this article, but we are not responsible for updates to your device. If you think we've missed a device in the last two years, please let us know in the comments and we'll try to add information about that device to our list.

Update information:

• May 1, 2018: .
• April 30, 2018: Oreo development has begun for the Galaxy A8 and A8+.
• April 26, 2018: Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition is receiving Android 8.0 update in South Korea.
• April 25, 2018: Galaxy A7 (2017) is receiving Android 8.0 update in Vietnam.
• April 24, 2018: Oreo update for Galaxy A3 (2017) became available in Russia.
• April 18, 2018: Galaxy A5 (2017) is updated to Android 8.0.
• April 3, 2018: AT&T and T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active devices are receiving the Oreo update.
• March 27, 2018: added more devices to the list, including Tab A 8.0 and 10.1 models.
• March 16, 2018: Galaxy Note 8 starts receiving official update Android 8.0 in some markets.
• February 22, 2018: Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy S8 has been resumed. The new stable firmware version has resolved a critical issue with the device unexpectedly rebooting.
• February 15, 2018: For undefined period.
• February 14, 2018: rolling out Android 8.0 update for Galaxy S8/S8+ in some countries.
• January 30, 2018:
• January 15, 2018: completed Android beta testing 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy S8. According to preliminary data, the release is scheduled for January 31 - early February.
• December 8, 2017: Download link leaked online via Reddit trial version Android firmware 8.0.0 for unlocked Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U). Installation requires the official build N950USQS2BQK2 and is only available for the Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy Note 8 in the US.
• November 1, 2017: started in a number of countries. .
• October 24, 2017: Android Oreo is expected to be ready for release in early 2018.
• October 15, 2017: for devices like Galaxy S8, Note 8 and others, there will be no intermediate Android versions 7.1.x, the transition will take place from Android 7.0 directly to Android 8.0.
• September 21, 2017: A beta version of Oreo is expected for the Galaxy S8.
• September 8, 2017: started Android development 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy S8.
• September 4, 2017: added more devices to the list.
• August 21, 2017: It has become official that Android 8.0 will be called “Oreo”. We expect specific update information to surface for multiple Galaxy devices in the coming weeks.
• June 27, 2017: The first list of Galaxy devices that will receive Android 8.0 has been posted.

To start working on new firmware, you need a special tool - PDK (Platform Development Kit). This tool is created by Google for every new version Android. Once the PDK is ready, Google sends it to Samsung and other smartphone and tablet manufacturers.

Then Google announces new Android for users, and Samsung starts working on the firmware. On average, its creation takes 6 months, but the exact release date is unknown.

Samsung cannot start working on the firmware until it receives necessary tools from Google.

You can't get the firmware right away as soon as you hear about it - it needs to be adapted for a specific smartphone or tablet.

Why is the exact release date of the new firmware unknown?

Before answering this question, let's consider what the firmware consists of. The firmware consists of several parts:

Source- new Android with basic functions, which is created by Google. This part cannot be immediately installed on any smartphone or tablet, because to adapt the code to specific device At a minimum, drivers are required.

If you imagine the creation of firmware using the example of building a building, then the source code is the frame of the new structure.

Drivers- help connect Android and the components that make up a smartphone or tablet: processors, memory, buttons, connectors, sensors and other chips. Drivers are written by chip manufacturers - Samsung and companies that produce only certain parts.

If manufacturers do not write a driver for at least one chip for the new firmware, the device will not be able to work normally with it. If the manufacturer of the communication chip with mobile network If the driver fails to write, the smartphone will not be able to make calls. If the camera manufacturer does not write a driver, the smartphone will not take photographs. The firmware will not be released until all manufacturers write working drivers. Creating drivers takes 2 - 4 months.

Drivers are the cement for connecting the frame (Android) and the foundation (components), without it the building will collapse.

Device manufacturer services- are responsible for appearance desktop, menu items, programs, for unique applications and functions. Without them, all tablets and smartphones would look the same and have the same set of functions. This part of the code is written by Samsung.

Services are finishing materials: facing bricks, wallpaper, tiles, paint, parquet.

After all the parts are ready, Samsung's task is to combine them and make them workable. At this stage, the firmware is thoroughly tested to find and eliminate all errors. The total number of tests is several thousand times.

The final firmware must be approved by Google - it’s like accepting a building by a state commission. If she doesn't like something, the process continues until the desired option appears.

Nobody gives the exact date of the firmware appearance, because: a) several companies are working on it; b) the process lasts until complete adaptation and elimination of errors.

For which smartphones and tablets will the firmware be released?

New firmware is released for flagship devices within 18 months from the moment they go on sale.

Flagship devices - smartphones and tablets Galaxy series S, Galaxy Tab S, Galaxy Note, some mid-segment models.

New firmware is not released for all devices.

Over time, firmware for a certain device is no longer released.

Below is a preliminary list of models that will receive updates to Android 9 (Pie), with approximate dates. Model list and release dates are subject to change.

Already received the update:

How to find out that new firmware has been released

If available for smartphone or tablet new firmware, a notification appears at the top of the display.

A similar notification will appear if you connect the device to your computer and run the program Smart Switch.

If there is no notification, then: a) the firmware has not yet been released; b) there is something wrong with the device (the current firmware is installed incorrectly or modified, the device is not for sale in Russia). In the first case - wait, in the second - contact service center.

Where to download new firmware

Samsung does not publish firmware in open access. New firmware is installed through the device menu or program Smart Switch.

The firmware cannot be downloaded from the Samsung website.

How to update firmware

We have done detailed instructions separate article.

How to return to the previous firmware

Officially, without loss of warranty - no way. Therefore, we recommend that you make an informed decision before upgrading.

Changes in the new firmware

Not all changes that are in source code, will definitely appear in the new firmware. Detailed list changes appears before downloading each new firmware.

Changes that can be made.

Good news for Galaxy Tab S 8.4 owners who were concerned that the tablet wouldn't update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE can now be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Samsung launched this tablet in June 2014 with Android 4.4.2 KitKat as the OS. A month later, a larger 10.5-inch version of the tablet appeared. After the larger LTE variant received Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, the company announced that the smaller LTE variant has started receiving the same software.

Previously, there were rumors that the first generation Galaxy Tab S console would not be updated to Marshmallow because they were too old, but soon after, Samsung published a document on its websites listing four models that would receive the new update: SM-T705, SM-T705Y, SM-T805 and SM-T8057. Following this, it was reported that the 10.5 LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S has received Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in Germany. This allows users to have more control over application permissions. The update brings redesigned apps and improves battery life with Doze mode.

Now, German Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE owners will also see the update notification, but some who haven't received the software can manually check for it by going to their devices settings > About device > Software update.

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