AnonD-558092, 23 Aug 2018That's not how it works. See, European models (Canadian and US Unlocked models too) are mult... moreThanks for the explanation man, the good thing is that the update is on its way, hope I receive it soon!
luisf99, 23 Aug 2018Not only carriers x2
my phone is unlockedThat's not how it works.
See, European models (Canadian and US Unlocked models too) are multi-CSC, which means ONE firmware is used for all devices from all countries they cover, including their carrier-branded devices. So that single firmware must pass ALL carrier's and all specific country regulations in order to be published.
Also rollouts are staged so the pressure on servers is less.
Some countries get it earlier because certifications and et cetera have been passed properly.
AnonD-558092, 16 Aug 2018Blame carriers. That's how it is in my country too. They delay their updates for the sake of u... moreNot only carriers x2
my phone is unlocked
not, 17 Aug 2018not only the carriers also the company it self. like samsung they are very very slow into upda... moreGoodness why people can't understand the simple fact that the update is already available for the A8+?
AnonD-558092, 16 Aug 2018Blame carriers. That's how it is in my country too. They delay their updates for the sake of u... morenot only the carriers also the company it self. like samsung they are very very slow into updates even their high end devices you paid high price and updates is not always there. samsung have a skin they need also update their custom android or their skin then release it to carriers picked carriers not all. samsung has an high priced midrange phone without any updates. their the same with huawei. midrange of huawei dont have any updates at all. maybe their know that their devices will slow it down if they release updates. unlike other brands out there that they care their end users.
...i really misread the title thinking that it's ....."starts receiving the Pie update today" and then i realized that we are in summer of 2017
luisf99, 16 Aug 2018that's what I am going to do, I am trying to switch to google pixel or sony, but in my country... moreif you can go to pixel, if you really care about updates, not pixel 1 but pixel 2 since it will still receive updates from 1 o 2 more years.
Sony do a great jib in updates but price wise, they are expensive for what they offer, so, Pixel 2 is way to go here...its expensive but you will love it and for sure keep it for a long time.
luisf99, 16 Aug 2018half of the countries haven't received oreo, it's really disappointing, mine is still with 7.1.1Blame carriers. That's how it is in my country too. They delay their updates for the sake of useless "testing".
See that all those countries have all the same build number (BRG1) but different release dates. That's because of what I said. It's the same firmware but release is held back for the sake of "testing" and QA.
I strongly recommend that you learn how to flash firmware. You'll be able to expedite updates and to get longer updates than your carrier wants you to.
PS: Always backup. Normally everything should go smoothly but in the unlikely event you make a mistake or if there is a bug, you are safe
AnonD-558092, 16 Aug 2018Open my link and see that the A8+ (SM-A730F) Oreo update is already live in some countries ... morehalf of the countries haven't received oreo, it's really disappointing, mine is still with 7.1.1
AnonD-241270, 16 Aug 2018You are lucky then, your phone never will get any update...sell it, buy something else, you sh... morethat's what I am going to do, I am trying to switch to google pixel or sony, but in my country it's really difficult to find those phones in a good price, even a second hand phone
luisf99, 16 Aug 2018https://www.sammobile.com/2018/04/30/galaxy-a8-2018-android-8-0-oreo-development-is-underway/
... moreOpen my link and see that the A8+ (SM-A730F) Oreo update is already live in some countries
Your article is several months old (written in April). My link is constantly updated
AnonD-558092, 16 Aug 2018Android Oreo is already released, don't believe that troll under me. It will hit your device s... morehttps://www.sammobile.com/2018/04/30/galaxy-a8-2018-android-8-0-oreo-development-is-underway/
"Sadly, Samsung seems to have only just started working on the Galaxy A8 Oreo update"
that's true, A8 got already the update, I believe, however, A8+ hasn't yet and I am pretty sure it'll take some time
luisf99, 16 Aug 2018At least they got oreo 8.0, me Samsung A8+ still has nougat and we don't know when it will be ... moreAndroid Oreo is already released, don't believe that troll under me. It will hit your device shortly, or you can manually flash it, believe me it's easy and risk-free if you follow the simple instructions
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-a8-plus/SM-A730F/
luisf99, 16 Aug 2018At least they got oreo 8.0, me Samsung A8+ still has nougat and we don't know when it will be ... moreYou are lucky then, your phone never will get any update...sell it, buy something else, you should be fine with Huawei or Xiaomi.
Only 2 phone ,still slow in os update department.But at least they provide security update.
At least they got oreo 8.0, me Samsung A8+ still has nougat and we don't know when it will be updated to oreo, I hope they skip oreo to bring us android pie :'(
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