SamMobile Daily Recap: October 24, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6 and more!

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap.

Here’s what we covered today.

Firmware News

Galaxy S6 edge update brings October security patch

Samsung to release the Android 8.0 Oreo update in Turkey in early 2018

Phones

Samsung Spain hands out 200 free Galaxy Note 8 units on a plane

TV

Samsung doesn’t think OLED displays are suitable for TVs

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Samsung to release the Android 8.0 Oreo update in Turkey in early 2018

Samsung’s Turkish subsidiary is aiming to start rolling out the much-anticipated Android 8.0 Oreo update in Turkey at the beginning of 2018, according to a post published on Guncelmiyiz, the firm’s local update portal.

While we don’t know exactly what smartphones—and tablets—will receive the upgrade in the region, it’s safe to assume that the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 will be among the first, closely followed by the Galaxy S7.

Related: These Galaxy devices will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo

As this is Samsung we’re talking about, we wouldn’t recommend fixating on the early 2018 release date, but nevertheless, having confirmation it’s actively developing the firmware for use on its devices is certainly reassuring.

For those unaware, Android 8.0 Oreo bundles a number of long-awaited features, including support for Program-in-Picture (PiP), notification channels, adaptive icons and circular emoji, as well as a number of bug fixes.

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Samsung Spain hands out 200 free Galaxy Note 8 units on a plane

Samsung’s reputation took a hit because of the Galaxy Note 7. The handset’s faulty battery made it a fire risk so it was quickly banned from airplanes. The airlines actually started making announcements that the Galaxy Note 7 was not allowed in the cabin. The company bounced back with the Galaxy Note 8. The great response it has received for the new handset shows that the Note faithful are loyal to this lineup.

Samsung Spain decided to remind people of last year’s unfortunate events and highlight how the Galaxy Note 8 has truly been the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. It handed out free Galaxy Note 8 units to 200 unsuspecting passengers on a domestic flight in Spain.

Free Galaxy Note 8 Units

Passengers on a late night Iberia flight from Madrid to A Coruña, Galicia were probably not expecting to get a free gift that cost more than their ticket. This surprise move came after Iberia started promoting the Galaxy Note 8.

There were 200 passengers on that flight and all of them were given a free Galaxy Note 8 unit by the crew. The box carried the following text: “A year ago we asked you to turn it off, we welcome you today on board,” according to a translation.

It’s a tongue-in-cheek reminder from Samsung about the disaster that it suffered last year. Some might find it odd that the company is using that to promote its new product. Those passengers won’t mind though. Who doesn’t love a free flagship smartphone?

¡Hay selfies que rebosan sonrisas! Mucha emoción entregando los #Note8abordo a todos nuestros clientes del IB0513 de hoy ✈️ @SamsungEspana http://pic.twitter.com/KYmS0tZYp2

— Iberia (@Iberia) October 23, 2017

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Samsung doesn’t think OLED displays are suitable for TVs

If you’re waiting for Samsung to launch an OLED TV, you might have to keep waiting. The company has said that it doesn’t think that OLED displays are suitable for TVs. That’s not something that its rival LG agrees with as it continues to churn out great OLED TVs.

Samsung launched its QLED TVs earlier this year and positioned them as an alternative to OLED TVs. The two technologies are completely different. Samsung claims that the performance of QLED panels is better than OLED panels.

OLED Displays For TVs

Samsung says that OLED displays are good for devices that have shorter life expectancies such as smartphones. That’s because OLED panels have screen burn-in or image retention issues. It says that the case is different for TVs and monitor that are normally used for longer periods.

Comparing OLED panels with fruit juice that oxidizes with time, Samsung said that “The reason OLED TVs have image retentions is because they are made of organic materials.” That’s not a comparison you hear often.

Samsung’s QLED panels rely on quantum-dot technology. They’re semiconductor nanocrystals that, according to Samsung, improve contrast, power efficiency and display brightness. Samsung also says that this crucial difference means that QLED TVs don’t suffer from burn-in issues.

We’ve already discussed Samsung’s aversion to OLED TVs in great detail. This statement from the company makes it seem like it’s not changing its stance on OLED TVs anytime soon.

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Galaxy S6 edge update brings October security patch

Samsung is now rolling out a new Galaxy S6 edge update that brings the October security patch. The company detailed the latest security maintenance release a couple of weeks back. It has since been released for several devices. Samsung has already released the October security patch for devices like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8.

Now, it’s the Galaxy S6 edge’s turn. The October security patch is now being rolled out for the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) in the United Kingdom.

Galaxy S6 edge Update

Samsung has rolled out this Galaxy S6 edge firmware in the United Kingdom. Firmware version G925FXXU5EQI8 is now being distributed over-the-air. Galaxy S6 edge owners should soon receive an update notification on their handset if they haven’t already.

This Galaxy S6 edge update has only been released in the United Kingdom so far. It’s only a matter of time before it’s rolled out in other markets as well. It shouldn’t take more than a few days for this to happen now.

There are fixes for 215 Android OS vulnerabilities in the October security patch. Also included are patches for six vulnerabilities in Samsung’s software.

The latest Galaxy S6 edge update is now rolling out over-the-air in the United Kingdom. The firmware file is also available for download from our firmware section.

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These Galaxy devices will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo (updated: October 24)

Not many topics keep Android users on their toes as much as big, feature-rich updates. And with the Android 8.0 Oreo update on the horizon, we are once more bombarded with questions. Will the Galaxy S8 get that update? When can I update my Galaxy S7? How about my Galaxy S6? Here we share what we know. Be smart and bookmark, since we’ll be updating this article whenever new information surfaces.

We’ll get right to the question of which device will be updated, but for now, we can not make any predictions regarding a timeline. So, for example, we can say that the Galaxy S8 will, of course, get the Android 8.0 update, but we do not yet know when. If you’re looking for all the latest news about Samsung’s Galaxy and Android Oreo, scroll down past these lists to find all headlines with related news.

These Galaxys will get Android 8.0 Oreo

• Galaxy S8 – update early 2018, development started, beta test likely
• Galaxy S8+ – update early 2018, development started, beta test likely
• Galaxy S8 Active – Android 8.0 will be the first major OS upgrade
• Galaxy Note 8  – Android 8.0 will be the first major OS upgrade, expected early 2018
• Galaxy Note FE – Android 8.0 will be the first major OS upgrade
• Galaxy S7 – Android 8.0 will be the second major OS upgrade
• Galaxy S7 edge – Android 8.0 will be the second major OS upgrade
• Galaxy S7 Active – Android 8.0 will be the second major OS upgrade
• Galaxy A7 (2017)  – Android 8.0 will be the second major OS upgrade
• Galaxy A5 (2017)  – Android 8.0 will be the second major OS upgrade
• Galaxy A3 (2017)  – Android 8.0 will be the second major OS upgrade
• Galaxy J7 (2017)/Pro – J7 models usually get at least one major OS upgrade
• Galaxy J5 (2017)/Pro – J5 models usually get at least one major OS upgrade
• Galaxy J7 Max – Android 8.0 will be the first major OS upgrade
• Galaxy C9 Pro – Android 8.0 will be the first major OS upgrade
• Galaxy C7 Pro – Android 8.0 will be the first major OS upgrade
• Galaxy Tab S3 – flagship tablets usually get two major OS upgrades

These Galaxys may or may not get Android 8.0

• Galaxy A9 Pro – Android 8.0 Oreo would be the 2nd OS upgrade, but unsure for now
• Galaxy A8 (2016) – Android 8.0 would be the 2nd OS upgrade, but unsure for now
• Galaxy J7 (2016) – update track record unclear, already has one major upgrade
• Galaxy J5 (2016) – update track record unclear, already has one major upgrade
• Galaxy J3 (2017) – not all previous J3 models received a major OS upgrade
• Galaxy Tab S2 VE (2016 models) – update track record unclear
• Galaxy Tab A (2016 models) – update track record unclear
• Galaxy J7 Prime (OnNxt) – hasn’t yet received Nougat

These Galaxys will not get Android 8.0

• Galaxy S6 series – received two major Android upgrades before
• Galaxy S5 series – no more major OS upgrades
• Galaxy Note 5 – received two major Android upgrades before
• Galaxy A7 (2016) – received two major Android upgrades before
• Galaxy A5 (2016) – received two major Android upgrades before
• Galaxy A3 (2016) – received two major Android upgrades before
• Galaxy J3 (2016) – has not received an OS upgrade, unlikely to do so later
• Galaxy J2 (2016) – has not received an OS upgrade, unlikely to do so later
• Galaxy J1 variants – these devices usually do not receive OS upgrades

So, you ask, how do we get to these lists? Tracking Samsung’s Android updates over a long period of time, it is clear many series and devices always get two major OS upgrades, before continuing with security updates only. However, as indicated above, this rule is not firmly established for most of the Galaxy J series, nor for several other devices.

Over time, we’ll be updating the information above when we receive new information, or when it surfaces elsewhere. We have not included devices that have already stopped receiving major OS upgrades, like the Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4, even if they still receive new security patches regularly. Other devices missing from this list will be added if and when we have tangible information to report.

One last thing we have to point out, is that we are, of course, not Samsung. This list is by no means based on official information and only enumerates our predictions, not Samsung’s official update policy. Should our information be proven wrong, we will update this article, but we are not responsible for your device’s updates. If you think we missed a device from the last two years, let us know in the comments and we will try to add information about that device to our list.

Samsung Galaxy + Android 8.0 Oreo update headlines

• October 24: Samsung Turkey expects the Android Oreo update to be ready for release in early 2018
• October 15: a quick reminder that Galaxy phones on Android 7.0 will go straight to Android 8.0. There will be no Android 7.1.x for devices like the Galaxy S8.
• September 21: going by our information, an Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8 seems likely
• September 8: we’ve learned development for the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update has started
• September 4: added more devices to the list
• August 21: it’s official, Android 8.0 will be known as ‘Oreo’. We expect concrete information about the update for several Galaxy devices to surface in the next weeks.
• June 27: first list of Galaxy devices that will get the Android 8.0 update.

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