الخميس، 2 نوفمبر 2017

SamMobile Daily Recap: November 2, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, Galaxy S8 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 published today.

Firmware News

Galaxy S6 edge+ October security patch now rolling out in various markets

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Oreo beta program is now live in the UK

How to download Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta

Samsung officially announces launch of Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo program

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 1: Keyboard gets several improvements

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 2: New Edge lighting effects

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 3: Pin or snooze notifications

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 4: Dual Messenger is now a standard feature

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 5: App shortcuts on steroids

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 6: Hide albums in the gallery

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 7: Samsung DeX enhanced

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 8: Custom color options for folders

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 9: Settings menu gets a few changes

General

Samsung’s Galaxy Upcycling program helps you put your old Galaxy devices to use

Phones

Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition launched in the US

PSA: Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta does not have Live Focus in the camera

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 9: Settings menu gets a few changes

We have seen a lot of new features on the Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8, and our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo articles give you the rundown on what’s changed. We have discovered that the settings menu has also received a few minor modifications, which may or may not impress you but are still notable.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Settings menu gets a few changes

The settings menu has had a search option on Samsung’s software for quite some time, and on Oreo, you now have the option to clear your search history from the settings. We’re not sure why one would clear it as the history can be useful for quick access to settings you need to change regularly, but the option’s now there for those who want it. The other change in the settings is in the About phone menu. On Oreo, the phone number, device model number, serial number, and IMEI are displayed right at the top in the About phone section, with things like the status and battery information sections available as the usual list just below.

Again, none of these changes are huge, but it’s possible Samsung has only just begun modifying the settings menu and will implement more changes with subsequent versions of the Android 8.0 Oreo beta. As always, we will let you know if we discover something new on Oreo, and you can do the same for us if you’re using the beta by leaving a comment.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 9: Settings menu gets a few changes

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 8: Custom color options for folders

The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta brings a lot of new features. There are also countless user interface tweaks that we’re discovering as we spend more time with the beta. If you’ve always wished for more color options for your app folders, Oreo has you covered. The beta firmware allows users to choose a custom color for their folders.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Custom Color Options For Folders

If you tend to have a lot of apps on your device then it’s best to sort them neatly into folders. It makes it easier to find the apps that you’re looking for without having to scroll endlessly.

The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta lets users add some flair to the folders. Tapping on the icon alongside the folder’s name brings up a list of available color options. The multi-colored option can be selected to pick a custom color for the folder from a full-fledged color picker.

Once the preferred color has been selected, users just need to tap “Done” and the folder will automatically be filled with that color. It’s as simple as that.

We’ll be sharing more observations as part of this ongoing What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series so do check back for more. If you don’t already know, here’s how you can download Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta on your device.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Upcycling program helps you put your old Galaxy devices to use

Have a Galaxy smartphone or tablet lying around at home that you haven’t used for a long time? If the answer is yes, then Samsung has a few tips on how you can put your old Galaxy device to use instead of throwing them away or letting them sit in your drawer. Samsung has teamed up with iFixit for the Galaxy Upcycling program to offer tips on the same.

Upcycling is a better alternative to recycling

Recycling old devices helps the environment, but the process of breaking down the materials has some costs and isn’t entirely pollution-free, so Samsung and iFixit are suggesting that consumers put their devices to other uses, such as turning them into a CCTV for the house, an IoT device, a game console, or even into Bitcoin miners. The project hasn’t gone live just yet, but you can sign up to be notified when it does at the source website. It’s certainly an impressive undertaking from Samsung, and it would be great to see other manufacturers following suit.

Check out the video below to see what Samsung intends to do with the Galaxy Upcycling program. What’s your take on the company’s plan to reduce environmental pollution and put older devices to creative uses?

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Galaxy S6 edge+ October security patch now rolling out in various markets

The October security patch is beginning to arrive on the Galaxy S6 edge+ with the latest update for the device. The update is rolling out in various markets in Western Asia and a couple of others, including the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and South Africa. The build number for the new firmware is G928CXXS3CQJ3.

Galaxy S6 edge+ October security patch now available

The October security patch fixes 215 vulnerabilities found in Google’s Android operating system and six vulnerabilities that exist in Samsung’s software. Some of these are detailed in this post, while others are kept secret to prevent hackers from exploiting them before the October patch has hit all eligible devices (and right now, the October patch hasn’t hit even the Galaxy S8 or Note 8 in most markets). We’re not aware of any other changes in the latest update for the S6 edge+, and we’re guessing there isn’t anything on offer other than the security enhancements.

You should be able to download the update by going into the Settings » Software update menu. Alternatively, you can download the corresponding firmware for your country from our database and flash it manually using a PC, or by using Samsung’s Smart Switch desktop software. Let us know if you have received the update on your device.

Firmware Details:

Model SM-G928C
Model name Galaxy S6 edge+
Country
Version Android 7.0
Changelist 11762721
Build date Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:38:20 +0000
Security Patch Level 2017-10-01
Product code WTL
PDA G928CXXS3CQJ3
CSC G928COJV3CQJ1

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PSA: Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta does not have Live Focus in the camera

Last month, one of Samsung’s support staff mentioned in the Samsung Community that the Live Focus camera mode from the Galaxy Note 8 could come to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with the next software update, despite the lack of a second camera at the back. Well, the Android 8.0 Oreo beta that is now rolling out technically counts as a software update, and we thought we’d confirm to our readers that there is no Live Focus mode (or portrait mode, as it is generally called) built into Oreo for the Galaxy S8 or S8+.

No Live Focus mode for the Galaxy S8. Not yet anyway

This doesn’t come as a surprise, as implementing a portrait mode with a single camera would take some work. Google has done it with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL by using the Dual Pixel autofocus system and AI trickery, so it’s certainly possible, but we don’t see Samsung making it available for any device before the Galaxy Note 8. Well, and even to a phone with a single rear camera that launches in the future, as having two cameras at the back of a phone would be somewhat useless if Live Focus wasn’t an exclusive highlight.

But hey, Samsung could make Live Focus available in a newer version of the Oreo beta. Even if it doesn’t (and we have no solid reason to believe it will), you do get a slew of other new features and functionality on Oreo. Check out what’s new in the Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series of articles.

PSA: The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta does not have Live Focus in the camera

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 7: Samsung DeX enhanced

The much-awaited Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program has finally been released by Samsung. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users can now get the beta firmware if they’re located in a market where Samsung has launched the beta.

We have started this What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series to share our discoveries from the new beta firmware. Our readers can thus follow this series to find out everything new that’s going to be included in the Oreo update.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Samsung DeX enhanced

The biggest new feature for DeX is the ability to use the phone as a mouse if you don’t have an actual mouse to use with the dock. When enabled, the phone will show you a black and white screen on which you can trace your finger to emulate mouse movement, with a button at the top for emulating clicks (although currently you can only select an app; long-pressing to emulate a right-click isn’t supported yet). Nifty, and something that should have been a feature on DeX since the beginning.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 7: Samsung DeX enhanced

Game Launcher for DeX is also getting updated. Game Launcher support came to DeX four months ago. The feature didn’t offer much at that point in time. It felt like Samsung prematurely rolled out this update as most games in the “Supported by DeX” section didn’t recognize keyboard and mouse as input devices.

Samsung DeX is properly receiving support for Game Launcher with the Android 8.0 Oreo beta. It enables users to access games that are playable on DeX. It will recommend those titles on its promotional page. Game Launcher on DeX will also provide users an option to launch games in full screen mode.

Android 8.0 Oreo also brings some minor cosmetic changes for DeX. The all apps UX for DeX has been changed. It now expands to fit the entire screen and shows up to 38 apps at the same time (similar to how Windows 8 used to do it before Microsoft went back to a standard start menu on Windows 10).

We’ll share more of our observations about Android 8.0 Oreo in the near future so do check back soon.

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 6: Hide albums in the gallery

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo beta is packed with new functionality, and one feature that folks who care about privacy will like is the ability to hide albums in the gallery. Samsung’s Private Mode feature already allows this, but the company is making things a bit more simple for those who don’t want to secure their gallery images with a password.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Hide albums in the gallery

On Oreo, gallery albums can be hidden by selecting the Hide albums button from the gallery menu (accessed by tapping the three-dot button on the top right), then selecting the albums that one would like to hide. This isn’t exactly a very secure method, as the hidden albums can be brought back by anyone who knows about the hide feature, but it will still make for some secrecy. For better security, you can continue to use Private Mode, or even opt for the Secure Folder feature if you need to keep important data completely separate.

Check out our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series to see what the latest version of the operating system brings to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 5: App shortcuts on steroids

Samsung has finally released the much-awaited Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners can now install the beta firmware provided that they’re based in a market where the beta has been launched.

We have launched the What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series to share our observations about the new beta firmware with our readers. They can follow this series to easily find out all that’s new with this major firmware update.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: App Shortcuts On Steroids

You’ll already be familiar with App Shortcuts on Nougat. It’s when you press and hold on an app icon to access a list of options that let you uninstall the app, remove the shortcut, select multiple items and access app info. App Shortcuts have been significantly improved on Android 8.0 Oreo and finally arrived on Samsung’s software. They now enable users to quickly start common or recommended tasks within an app. The maximum number of these options is five.

For example, Google Maps will allow users to quickly chart their way home with a shortcut. YouTube can launch users straight into the Trending section with a shortcut. The list can contain five shortcuts while the options for removing shortcut and uninstalling app will now be located in a horizontal bar above the list.

Stay tuned for more of our observations about the Android 8.0 Oreo beta in the coming days.

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These Galaxy devices will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo (updated: November 2)

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

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

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

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 4: Dual Messenger is now a standard feature

The Oreo beta is ongoing for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and we’ve discovered yet another feature that is included in the latest version of Android for Samsung devices. Dual Messenger is a feature that we have seen on a few Samsung devices this year, but with Oreo, it looks set to become a default part of the company’s user interface.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Dual Messenger is now a standard feature

Dual Messenger, as the name may or may not suggest, clones social networking apps that do not officially support multiple accounts to get around the limitation. Basically, once you enable Dual Messenger for an app (for example, WhatsApp or Facebook), you will see two versions of the same app in your app drawer (with the second version indicated by a chain icon in the bottom-right corner). You can login with a different account on each version of the app, and since they act as totally separate apps, you can even use the two at the same time in Multi Window mode.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 4: Dual Messenger is now a standard feature

Dual Messenger only works with apps that do not officially support multiple accounts, and you will be able to use major ones like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat. It’s located in the Settings » Advanced Features menu; it’s not exactly easy to discover if you’re not aware the feature exists, but Dual Messenger works extremely well so we’re not complaining.

Wondering what else is new on Android 8.0 Oreo? Check out our What’s New with Android 8.0 Oreo series, and let us know if you’ve discovered something that we haven’t!

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 3: Pin or snooze notifications

Android 8.0 Oreo makes a lot of changes to how notifications work, and Samsung has implemented those changes on the Oreo beta that has gone live for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Nougat introduced a lot of control over Android’s notifications, and things are even more customizable on Oreo. Two of the new customization features include the ability to pin or snooze notifications.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Pin or snooze notifications

The Clear all button in Android’s notification shade can be useful for getting rid of all notifications with a single click, but with Oreo, users can pin notifications that they do not wish to remove even when the notification shade is cleared. On the flip side, notifications that bother you (like those pesky WhatsApp group messages that keep pouring in) can be snoozed for up to two hours. The pin and snooze options can be accessed by swiping an app’s notification ever so slightly to the left or right, then hitting the corresponding toggle. We can see these being quite useful, especially that snooze button.

There are a handful of new features and changes on Android 8.0 Oreo, and you can read about them all in our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series. Are you using the Oreo beta on your Galaxy S8 or S8+? Discovered any new features that we may have missed? Let us know in the comments!

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 2: New Edge lighting effects

The Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ has officially begun, and we’ve been going through everything that’s new on the latest version of Android since getting our hands on the beta. If you’re lucky and reside in one of the countries where the beta is available, you will have gotten access to the beta already. For others, our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series of articles is where you can stay up-to-date on what’s new and what’s changed.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: New Edge lighting effects

With Oreo, Samsung is bringing in more options for the Edge lighting feature that debuted on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (and will be available on all of Samsung’s flagships with an Infinity display). You can now select from three new lighting effects for when a notification comes in. There’s a multi-color effect that circles around the display in various colors, a glow option that will, well, make the edges glow, and a glitter effect that displays various colors at the same time. As on Nougat, you can customize the width and transparency of the lighting effect. The original lighting effect, which lets you select a particular color, is still available as well.

Discovered anything new on the Oreo beta? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to keep a lookout for more of our observations on Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Samsung devices in general.

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What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 1: Keyboard gets several improvements

The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta program has finally been released. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in markets where the beta has been launched can now get their hands on the firmware.

Our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series is a way for us to share our observations about the new beta firmware with our readers. It’s to show them what they can expect from the upcoming major firmware update.

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo: Keyboard Improvements

The Android 8.0 Oreo update is going to bring several keyboard improvements for supported Samsung devices. A new toolbar has been added to access various functions easily. Users will also be able to insert moving GIF contents into the input field.

Nougat only provided one theme for the default keyboard on Samsung devices. Android 8.0 Oreo comes with four new high contrast themes. Moreover, the new Emoji set (5.0) has also been added which is something that emoji lovers will certainly appreciate.

We are going to share more of our observations about the Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware in the days to come. There are going to be quite of few of these posts. Don’t forget to check back if you want to find out everything that Oreo has to offer.

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Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Oreo beta program is now live in the UK

It’s time! The beta program for Android 8.0 Oreo on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ should now be live for users in the UK, and you can hop into the Samsung Members app on your phone to enroll. You should see a notice about the beta’s availability in some point; just make sure you have a Samsung account logged in to on your phone, as there are limited slots and creating an account will take a couple of minutes.

There’s a lot on Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and S8+; the official changelog lists all the major ones, and we will be taking a closer look at the new features and changes. If you reside in the UK (and have an unlocked Galaxy S8 or S8+ purchased in the country), check out how you can register for the beta. We will have more detailed signup instructions shortly, but for now, keep an eye at the Samsung Members app to make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to enroll.

The beta will also go live today in the US and South Korea. The second phase will see it extended to Germany, Spain, France, Poland, China and India, but there’s no word yet on when the second phase will start. We’re guessing it will coincide with the release of the first update to the beta firmware, but we will have to wait and see.

Got access to the beta? Let us know in the comments if you did!

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Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition launched in the US

Samsung has launched the Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy Note 8 in the US, following a launch in South Korea and Germany a couple of weeks ago. The Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition is made for businesses and corporations; it’s got the same specs as the regular Galaxy Note 8 (read our review here) but is loaded with business-focused software for enhanced security and device management.

Galaxy Note 8 for businesses

Samsung calls the Enterprise edition a “business-first offering”, and the phone comes with Samsung Knox Configure and Samsung Enterprise Firmware Over the Air (E-FOTA) to help IT admins remotely configure devices and keep their business data secure while allowing employees to have the full experience of the flagship Note 8. Samsung is also promising “PC-class product lifecycle support,” which includes a promise of monthly security updates for three years and a guarantee that the Enterprise Edition of the phone will be available for purchase for the next two years, so enterprises can be assured that they won’t suddenly have to buy a different device in a few months.

The Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition is priced at $994 and can be purchased through “authorized Samsung channel partners.”

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How to download Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta

Samsung officially announced the launch of the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta earlier today. It didn’t come as a surprise as there have been plenty of leaks already that reveal the changes this firmware brings. I’m sure many of you are curious about how you can download the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta on your device.

Bear in mind that Samsung is only offering the beta firmware for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. It’s unlikely to be offered for the Galaxy Note 8. Samsung has only launched the beta program in a handful of countries so you’re out of luck if you’re based somewhere else.

How To Download Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta

Samsung has launched the beta program for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom today. There will be additional rounds of registration so don’t lose hope if the spots fill up today.

Users in the US must have the Sprint or T-Mobile-locked version of the device or the factory unlocked version. The beta is available for the unlocked version of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the UK.

A recent report has suggested that the beta will be expanded to Germany, Spain, France, Poland, China and India in the second phase. Samsung hasn’t confirmed this yet so it’s not known how long the wait between the two phases will be.

If you’re based in the markets where the beta has been launched, ensure that you have an active Samsung Account. Registrations for the beta will be live in the Samsung Members or Samsung+ app, depending on the user’s country of residence.

Users have to launch the app and tap on the “Register Galaxy Beta Program” option. Those who don’t have an active Samsung account will be prompted to create an account. The registration would then be complete.

Once the registration process has been completed, users can check for the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta from the Software update menu in Settings.

The spots will likely be limited so don’t waste any time in registering if you really want to check out the beta. Samsung is yet to confirm when it’s going to release the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update to the public.

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Samsung officially announces launch of Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo program

We first reported several weeks ago that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program soon. The license agreement for the new Galaxy Beta Program was spotted recently, confirming that the launch would take place soon.

Samsung has now officially announced the launch of the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta program. It’s open for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in a handful of markets, and Samsung is calling it the Samsung Experience 9.0 Beta courtesy the new version of the company’s user interface that debuts on Oreo.

Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Beta

Samsung has launched the Android 8.0 Oreo beta in the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea in the first phase. Folks in South Korea will need to have a device from carriers SKT, KT or LG U+, those in the US will need a Sprint or T-Mobile Galaxy S8 or S8+ or an unlocked variant, while those in the UK will be able to use it only on a fully unlocked model.

Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners who want to take part in the beta must be based in the aforementioned markets. They will first have to register for the beta via the Samsung Members app (or the Samsung+ app if they’re in the US), which can be downloaded from the Play Store. Registrations will be limited at first but Samsung will accept new registrations later on. If you manage to secure a place, you will get the beta firmware over-the-air.

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program is likely going to last for a couple of months. The company is yet to confirm when it’s going to release Android 8.0 Oreo to the public. Reports suggest that it might happen early next year.

We’ll be putting the Oreo beta through its paces to see what’s new and what’s changed, and we’ll let you know once the beta actually becomes available for download. For now, check out the image below for the official changelog. For screenshots from the new software, head here.

Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Changelog

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