Android 8 O is a new operating system from Google that will make your smartphone and tablet work in a new way. Read on to learn about a number of improvements in the new version.
Why Android O
Google's operating systems have always been named alphabetically, starting with Android 4 Ice Cream.
New features of Android 8 O?
Safe mode
Designed to remove: applications incompatible with your device, malicious and adware applications.
How to enter Safe Mode on Android
Press and hold the power button, after a few seconds the message “Turn off power” will appear, press and hold this menu item, then confirm booting into safe mode. It's easy.
Photo of how to delete an application on Android 8.0.
Instant silent mode
How to quickly switch to silent mode
Press the volume button and click the icon to the left of the sound slider. This technique reduces wear and tear on the volume button and saves you time.
Game in Google Chrome browser
Google knows how to surprise, the company hid a game in the browser in case you don’t have Internet access to provide a little entertainment. To play a hidden game, turn off the Internet and Wi-Fi connection.
Disable desktop shortcuts
How to disable adding shortcuts on Android desktop
Go to the settings section in the Play Market application, uncheck the "Add icons" checkbox. Now all installed applications will not create shortcuts on the desktop, only in the menu. This feature allows you to avoid accumulating unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop.
Flexible traffic control
Go to settings -> data transfer -> set a traffic limit so that you are not afraid of extra expenses. This opportunity will help you control your expenses, since mobile Internet is expensive.
Remote control of Android smartphone
Android 8 allows you to remotely lock your device if you have lost your smartphone or it has been stolen from you - this is an excellent solution.
Settings -> security -> device administrators, Enable the checkbox “Remote device search” and “Remote blocking”. That's it, if you lose your smartphone, you can block it remotely without using third-party applications with a lot of advertising.
Video review of Android 8.0 O (OREO)
How to root Android 8.0 O
Obtaining root rights can be done through the program Rootkhp Pro on a computer with version 1.8 and higher.
Probably all owners of new smartphones with the Android 8.0 operating system and higher have noticed that the option to install applications from “Unknown sources” has disappeared in the settings. In the new version of the system, the approach to this matter has changed and the settings have changed, but it is still possible to install APK files downloaded from our website or from other sites, and in this article we will tell you what needs to be done for this.
The meaning of modern protection against installation of APK files is that we can allocate rights to install APK files to a separate application that will launch the installation of files. Those. if you have picked up a virus and it is updated through the APK, then in the new version of the system it will not be able to do this and this is the point of protection. But if we purposefully need to install an APK that we download ourselves, then we do it as follows.
How to set up APK installation from unknown sources in Android 8.0
Let's say we download applications in the form of apk through the Chrome browser. In order for them to be installed, you need to allocate special permissions to the Chrome browser in the settings, after which the files downloaded by it will be installed without problems. Those. For each program you will need to enable this permission, and now there will be an example on Chrome.1. Lower the curtain and go to settings via the button Gears.
Now we select the application through which we will download and install APK files. In this case we will have the Chrome browser.
Google introduced Android O Developer Preview - the very first version of the new Android system for 2017, which will later turn into Android 8.0 Oreo (other names are possible). It was already released on March 21 in the version for developers (Developer Preview).
Before you wish download and install Android 8 free on smartphone Nexus or Pixel, you must know the main thing.
Android O at the beginning of 2017 is still a very crude operating system.
Technically, while she worse than Android 7.0 Nougat. Until the final release Android 8 Not long left ( release date scheduled for September 2017).
Therefore, follow the instructions on how to download and install the latest version of Android only if you are absolutely sure that you need to test it.
What do you need to install Android O (Oreo or Android 8)?
1. Supported Device: Nexus 5X, 6P or Nexus Player, and Pixel, Pixel C or Pixel XL.
2. Download the new Android 8 to your computer here: https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html
3. Make sure you have Android SDK installed on your computer with ADB and FastBoot command running.
4. Install an archiver that supports .tgz and .tar formats (7zip will handle this).
5. Back up the data on your device - it will all be erased.
Unlock the bootloader on your Nexus or Pixel device.
If you have not previously unlocked the bootloader, you must do this before manually installing Android O on your device.
1. You need to enable developer options in the About Phone settings section by tapping seven times on Build Number.
2. Here, enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking (under Developer Options).
3. Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
4. Open a command prompt window on your computer.
5. Turn on the device in bootloader mode using the following command: " adb reboot bootloader».
6. The device is now in bootloader mode. Now enter the command: " fastboot flashing unlock».
7. You will receive a confirmation screen. Press the Volume Up button to highlight Yes and the Power button to select it. The bootloader unlocking process will begin.
8. After unlocking, the device will reboot in bootloader mode. Now you need to type: " fastboot reboot».
9. During this reboot, the device will be reset to factory settings.
How to install Android O Developer Preview (Orion or Android 8) on a Nexus or Pixel device?
The installation process for Android 8 (Android O Developer Preview) is quite simple, but something can always go wrong, keep this in mind and follow the steps carefully.
1. If you are not yet in the bootloader menu, then you need to return to it.
2. Check with the command “ FastBoot devices"Does the computer display the serial number for the connected device - if yes, then you can continue. If not, then the connection did not occur - look for a solution to the problem on Google.
3. Now prepare the firmware files on your computer: using 7zip, extract the .tgz file and also using 7zip, extract the .tar file from the just extracted .tgz archive. When you're done, you'll get a folder with several files in it.
4. Copy all these files and paste into the " platform-tools" inside the Android SDK on your computer in " C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows».
5. There are two files “ flash-all" If you're on Windows, double-click on the one that has a gear icon and is labeled "Windows Batch File." If you are on Linux, double click " flash-all.sh».
6. The installation process of Android 8 (Android O) has begun. Do not disconnect the device until the operation is completed.
7. Once the installation is complete, the device will reboot.
8. Now you should see the animation of turning on Android O. You can disconnect the device from the computer and use the new Android.
At the end of August this year, Google released the long-awaited final version of the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, but in the first days only owners of branded mobile devices – Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X – could install it. At the same time, the source code of the stable build of the new OS was open to everyone, so independent developers immediately began adapting the new firmware for old smartphones, which manufacturers had long forgotten about.
As a result, today, when two months have passed since the release of Android 8.0 Oreo on the market, you can install the new operating system on 60 smartphones, and in 99% of cases it will work even better than the official firmware from Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, Sony or any other brand. The whole secret is that most OS builds are based on LineageOS. For those who don’t know, not long ago the CyanogenMod team, and its former employees who wanted to continue creating custom firmware, founded a new team, and all its firmware is now entering the market under the name LineageOS.
As a result, owners of more than 60 smartphones from various manufacturers can now install Android 8.0 Oreo, and this operation will take no more than half an hour. The process of installing a new operating system is no different from the process of installing any custom firmware. However, first you should familiarize yourself with the complete list of smartphones on which you can already install the most advanced software
ASUS
- ASUS ZenFone 5
- ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser
HTC
- HTC One M8
- HTC One M8 (Dual SIM)
- HTC 10
LeEco
- LeEco Le Max 2
- LeEco Le Pro 3
Lenovo
- Lenovo A6000/Plus
- Lenovo K3 Note
- Lenovo K6/K6 Power
- Lenovo P2
- Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
- Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus)
Motorola
- Moto E 2014
- Moto E 2015
- Moto G 2013
- Moto G 2013 4G
- Moto G 2014
- Moto G 2014 LTE
- Moto G 2015
- Moto G4 Plus
- Moto G5 Plus
- Moto G5S Plus
- Moto X 2014
- Moto Z
- Moto Z Play
LG
- LG K10
Nexus
- Nexus 4
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 6
- Nexus 7 (2013)
- Nexus 9 WiFi
OnePlus
- OnePlus One
- OnePlus X
- OnePlus 2
- OnePlus 3/3T
- OnePlus 5
Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
- Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2
- Samsung Galaxy S2
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy S5
- Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014
Sony
- Sony Xperia M2
- Sony Xperia SP
- Sony Xperia T/TX/V
- Sony Xperia XZ
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Wileyfox
- Wileyfox Storm
- Wileyfox Swift
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi Redmi 1S
- Xiaomi Redmi 2
- Xiaomi Redmi 3
- Xiaomi Redmi 3S
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
- Xiaomi Mi Max
- Xiaomi Mi 3/Mi 4
- Xiaomi Mi 4C
- Xiaomi Mi 4i
- Xiaomi Mi 5
- Xiaomi Mi 5S
- Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus
YU
- YU Unique
- YU Yureka/Yureka+
ZTE
- Nubia Z9 Max
You can already install the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system on all smartphones on this list and be sure that the mobile device continues to work without any problems. The process of installing custom firmware comes down to performing a simple sequence of actions, so the entire process will not take more than half an hour.
First, you need to get root rights on the device, then unlock the bootloader and install custom TWRP recovery. When everything is done, you should download the image of the required firmware to the built-in memory and install it through custom recovery, while clearing various caches and buffers. As a result, Android 8.0 Oreo firmware will be installed on the smartphone, and you can use it to your satisfaction.
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Android 8 Oreo is considered the latest operating system, to which expensive flagship phones have already been updated, and, of course, Xiaomi has not been spared the innovations. Owners of these smartphones recently received a new update, but the popular brand does not stop there. How to update Android to 8.0 on Xiaomi, what is required for this, what device models are suitable - read in this article.
Advantages and differences of Android 7 and 8
Oreo has received quite significant changes, the most important of which is improved performance and speed. The developers claim that with the new operating system, the phone's operating speed will increase by 20-25%, and the battery will hold its charge much longer.
Of course, let's not forget about picture-in-picture mode (split screen), allowing you to watch videos on the main screen and simultaneously do any other things on your smartphone. What other innovations have affected Android, and are they very different from Nougat?
Communication with the assistant has been implemented, not only voice but also text requests are recognized. Now all sections are sorted by category, which allows the user to quickly and comfortably configure their device.
| Android 7.0 | Android 8.0 |
| It is now possible to respond via notifications without going to the messenger. | You can sleep notifications, add indicators to labels, the appearance of the panel has changed. |
| Improved Google Assistant performance. | Standard settings menu, only some new items have been added. |
| A standard update that forces you to spend a huge amount of time waiting for downloads. | Update files are downloaded quietly, the new version will be installed instantly when you restart the smartphone. |
| The “Doze” mode significantly saves battery by suspending background processes. | “Doze” has become even smarter, the system for receiving important notifications in sleep mode has been improved. |
Of course, it is almost impossible to list all the small innovations, but when working with the phone they are always very useful, and it is these “minor” options that help create an improved opinion about the operating system.
Which Xiaomi phones have received an update to Android 8 or will do so in the near future?
Over the course of 2018, owners of the smartphones below will definitely enjoy the latest Oreo. The first such thing was a smartphone Mi A1 , which partially already received a full update in January, but due to problems it was suspended.
Of course, Android 8 will definitely be released for new models released in 2017. This is predominantly a “fifth generation” line.
Budget Redmi smartphones
The list was last updated on 07/30/2018. If you notice that our list is incomplete or an error has been made, please write about it in the comments!
The MIUI 10 global firmware update to Android 8.1 was received by:
- Redmi 5;
- Redmi 5 Plus;
- Redmi Note 5A;
- Redmi 5A;
- Redmi Note 5A Prime;
- Mi Pad 4 (tablet)
Official MIUI 10 firmware for Redmi 3 and Redmi 4 is based on Android 7.1
Information about the models of the third and fourth line has been confirmed; they will not receive Android 8 in Global Stable. However, some custom firmware can still offer you MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.
- Redmi 4X;
- Redmi Note 4;
- Redmi Note 4X;
- Redmi 3S;
- Redmi 3S Prime;
- Redmi Note 3.
Of course, the list of models changes frequently, and if you do not find your device in the list - don't despair, maybe it just hasn't been included there yet.
The situation is worse with phones for which the developers have already decided for sure that they will not receive updates to Android 8. Namely.
Will not receive:
- Redmi Note 2
- Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)
- Redmi 2
- Redmi 2s
- Redmi 1s
- Mi Pad 2 (tablet)
- Mi Pad (tablet)
Mi flagships
We discussed the budget branch of Xiaomi smartphones - Redmi. Now let's talk about more expensive and high-quality devices - the line Mi. These flagships should be the first to receive the long-awaited update:
- Mi 5;
- Mi 5S;
- Mi 5s Plus;
- Mi Mix;
- Mi Max 2;
- Mi Mix 2, 2S;
- Mi 5C;
- Mi 6;
- Mi 8, 8 SE, 8 EE;
- Mi Max.
How to update Android to 8.0 on Xiaomi
The update has already been released for your model or do you want to know the algorithm of actions in advance? Then we suggest you carefully read this section. As in previous versions of MIUI, updating is possible in several ways - the official option (via “Settings”), and several unofficial ones, which usually require.
Unofficial methods
There are two methods suggested here: using MiFlash And TWRP recovery. When choosing the first method, you should download the firmware to your device, install the special MiFlash program on your computer and start the procedure. You can find out more about the whole process in the article “”, where an entire section is dedicated specifically to the MiFlash application and working with it.
Installation via TWRP is a little more complicated, but it allows you to easily transfer phones to custom firmware. You will be able to read an article about this type of recovery soon on our website.
Official way
As soon as an official update is released for your model, try to install the new firmware using the method “Three dots”, in other words, using “Settings”. To do this, transfer the downloaded firmware to the device, go to the section "Updates", click on the ellipsis, indicate the path to the file and click "OK".
If you're lucky, you'll receive an over-the-air update and your device will automatically update without any outside help.
