Android 7.0 Nougat
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Released today.
Currently sitting mashing the 'check for update' button on my Nexus 5X...
https://android.googleblog.com/2016/08/android-70-...
Currently sitting mashing the 'check for update' button on my Nexus 5X...
https://android.googleblog.com/2016/08/android-70-...
For anybody who wants the update a little quicker...
You can join the Android Beta programme here: https://www.google.com/android/beta
If you have a suitable device, scroll down and you will see an option to 'Enrol Device'. Select this and within a few seconds, you will get a prompt on your Android device to download the final (stable) version of Android 7.0 Nougat.
Don't worry about the warning that states "If you opt out when your device is running a beta version of Android, all user data on the device will be wiped." This will not apply, as the update that you will be pushed is a final version (not a beta) - hence you are free to opt out as soon as you've installed the update and your device will not be wiped.
I did it earlier this evening on my Nexus 6P. Opted in to the beta programme, was pushed the final version of Nougat 7.0, installed it, then opted straight out of the beta programme. All perfect and love 7.0 so far.
You can join the Android Beta programme here: https://www.google.com/android/beta
If you have a suitable device, scroll down and you will see an option to 'Enrol Device'. Select this and within a few seconds, you will get a prompt on your Android device to download the final (stable) version of Android 7.0 Nougat.
Don't worry about the warning that states "If you opt out when your device is running a beta version of Android, all user data on the device will be wiped." This will not apply, as the update that you will be pushed is a final version (not a beta) - hence you are free to opt out as soon as you've installed the update and your device will not be wiped.
I did it earlier this evening on my Nexus 6P. Opted in to the beta programme, was pushed the final version of Nougat 7.0, installed it, then opted straight out of the beta programme. All perfect and love 7.0 so far.
Bobhon said:
Can you do the Beta thing on an Android Tablet as well? My Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro has never updated since the day I brought it. Would be nice to bring it up to date.
Bob
best thing you can do is get on XDA forums and see what they are offering, Cynagenmod might be your best bet.Bob
Mum and Sisters tablets were stuck on Android 4.4, I managed to find a custom rom upto Android 6.0
jimmyjimjim said:
Released today.
Currently sitting mashing the 'check for update' button on my Nexus 5X...
https://android.googleblog.com/2016/08/android-70-...
If only.My Samsung tablet is stuck with kitkat !Currently sitting mashing the 'check for update' button on my Nexus 5X...
https://android.googleblog.com/2016/08/android-70-...
wiffmaster said:
For anybody who wants the update a little quicker...
You can join the Android Beta programme here: https://www.google.com/android/beta
If you have a suitable device, scroll down and you will see an option to 'Enrol Device'. Select this and within a few seconds, you will get a prompt on your Android device to download the final (stable) version of Android 7.0 Nougat.
Don't worry about the warning that states "If you opt out when your device is running a beta version of Android, all user data on the device will be wiped." This will not apply, as the update that you will be pushed is a final version (not a beta) - hence you are free to opt out as soon as you've installed the update and your device will not be wiped.
I did it earlier this evening on my Nexus 6P. Opted in to the beta programme, was pushed the final version of Nougat 7.0, installed it, then opted straight out of the beta programme. All perfect and love 7.0 so far.
I'm doing exactly this as I type...!You can join the Android Beta programme here: https://www.google.com/android/beta
If you have a suitable device, scroll down and you will see an option to 'Enrol Device'. Select this and within a few seconds, you will get a prompt on your Android device to download the final (stable) version of Android 7.0 Nougat.
Don't worry about the warning that states "If you opt out when your device is running a beta version of Android, all user data on the device will be wiped." This will not apply, as the update that you will be pushed is a final version (not a beta) - hence you are free to opt out as soon as you've installed the update and your device will not be wiped.
I did it earlier this evening on my Nexus 6P. Opted in to the beta programme, was pushed the final version of Nougat 7.0, installed it, then opted straight out of the beta programme. All perfect and love 7.0 so far.
Edit: my phone didn't like it. Do I need to root to be able to do this (I'm not currently)...
Edited by Funk on Tuesday 23 August 22:42
wiffmaster said:
I wasn't rooted and it worked for me. Which bit are you getting stuck on?
Following the reboot after processing the (verified) system update package I got the red exclamation mark over the Android with 'No Command'. The phone farted a couple of times then rebooted back to 6.0.1.I'm making it do it again, let's see what happens; am about to restart.
Seems to be installing...
....and working. Dare I say I've not noticed much difference really? Surprised it's a full version leap from 6 to 7.
Edited by Funk on Tuesday 23 August 23:48
Funk said:
....and working. Dare I say I've not noticed much difference really? Surprised it's a full version leap from 6 to 7.
There's a good summary of the changes here. But, I would agree that from a user experience perspective, it's not a huge leap (although there's quite a few 'under the hood' changes I suppose).Edited by Funk on Tuesday 23 August 23:48
For me, the best functionality so far is the ability to change the display size (Settings, Display, Display Size) so that you can fit more info on the screen. I've now got it set to 'Small' on my Nexus 6P and it makes it much easier to see everything at a glance.
jimmyjimjim said:
It's very much an iOS style upgrade; widely advertised and lauded, adds about two features that other O/S have had for years.
A new JIT compiler, support for JAVA 8 and new VR api are not a minor upgrade. The really big features of Nougat won't become apparent until the first devices are released supporting Tango; the first of which is in September.Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff