Latest Android 7.0 Nougat news

Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 spotted running Android 7.1.1 Nougat

The Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 have been spotted on both Geekbench and GFXBench's online database running Android 7.1.1, which has (almost) led us to believe that Samsung is in the final stages of testing the much-anticipated Nougat update for the devices. Truth be told, we're feeling a […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Android 7.0 Nougat update released for the Galaxy On Nxt in India

Samsung has started distributing the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy On Nxt in India. The upgrade bundles all of the exciting new features you'd expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as the firm's coveted Dual Messenger feature, which debuted on the Galaxy A (2017) and Galaxy J (2017) series earlier this year. […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

[Update: False alarm] Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for the Galaxy J7 (2016) now available online

Update: This seems to be a false alarm, or something is currently up with Samsung's update servers, as the firmware that has gone online for the Indian J7 fails to install on the device. An over-the-air update isn't available either, so we would suggest holding off from trying out this firmware. We'll let you know […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Galaxy J7 (2016) now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat update

Samsung has at long last started rolling out the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Russia. The upgrade transports all of the features you'd expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as the security patches included in this month's maintenance release. For those unaware, Android 7.0 bundles a slew of […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Galaxy S5 Neo Android 7.0 Nougat update rolling out now

The Galaxy S5 Neo has almost hit its two-year support window for major Android platform updates. Samsung is going to sneak in one last major Android update before the handset is relegated to the long list of devices that are no longer supported. The Galaxy S5 Neo Android 7.0 Nougat update was spotted on a […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Galaxy J7 could receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update

It's starting to look like the first-generation Galaxy J7 will receive the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update after all. The handset has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's database running a build of Nougat, so it's safe to assume that Samsung is planning on distributing the upgrade in the near future. There's no word on whether […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Galaxy J5 (2016) spotted running Android 7.0 Nougat

The Galaxy J5 (2016) may be the next smartphone on Samsung's list to receive the Android 7.0 update. The handset was spotted on Monday on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database running a build of Nougat, which is usually the final pit stop an upgrade makes before it's distributed. Just in case you missed the memo, […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Nougat now being tested on the Galaxy C5, Galaxy C7 and Galaxy C9 Pro

Samsung has started testing the Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for the Galaxy C5 (SM-C5000), Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000) and Galaxy C9 Pro (SM-C9000) in China, according to Twitter tipster @mmddj_china. It's unclear when the update will start making the rounds, but based on the firm's past, we're guessing it will start rolling out within the next […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Galaxy S5 Neo to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update

In a strange turn of events, the Galaxy S5 Neo has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 7.0, seemingly confirming rumors claiming that Samsung will distribute the long-awaited Nougat update for the handset, which is now approaching the end of its two-year support window. Android 7.0 Nougat brings a plethora of new features […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Galaxy S6 Nougat update released by Bell, BellMTS and Rogers

The Galaxy S6 Nougat update is now making its way to more users in Canada. Three major carriers in the country have now released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6. Bell, BellMTS and Rogers subscribers are now reporting that their carriers have started rolling out Nougat for the Galaxy S6. Firmware version […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon

Samsung has gradually been rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its recent flagship devices. It won't be long now before the company turns its attention to some of its mid-range handsets. There's a reason now to believe that the Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon. It appears that Samsung has started […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Original and refurbished Galaxy Note 7 both receive Wi-Fi certification on Android 7.0 Nougat

Samsung discontinued the original Galaxy Note 7 last year and after months of rumors that it would launch a refurbished version, the company confirmed last month that the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 is going to be sold in select markets. Samsung is yet to confirm the markets where the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 will be […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

[Update: Rolling out now] T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 update coming soon

It has been a while since the Galaxy Note 5 started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update. Even major carriers in the United States have rolled it out. T-Mobile's rivals AT&T, Sprint and Verizon have all released Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5. T-Mobile subscribers have no reason to be concerned. The carrier has now […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ get Nougat

Sprint got the ball rolling on Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ last week when it released the update for both handsets on its network. AT&T followed suit yesterday and released Nougat for its customers who own the aforementioned devices. Now it's Verizon's turn. The largest mobile network in […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

AT&T releases Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+

Sprint rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ on its network last week and now AT&T is following through as well. The second largest mobile carrier in the United States today rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

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