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Latest Nougat news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Nougat, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Verizon now rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Galaxy Tab E 8.0
Verizon has today released the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update—T377VVRU1CQH9—for the Galaxy Tab E 8.0 in the United States, following US Cellular’s rollout for its carrier-branded variant of the slate, which shipped running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, last week. The upgrade transports all of the features you’d expect to find baked into Nougat, including enhanced notifications, stricter […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
[Update: Not quite] Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J5 Prime in India
Samsung has at last started rolling out the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy J5 Prime in India. In line with the release that reached the Galaxy On Nxt last month, this upgrade includes all of the features baked into Nougat, in addition to the firm’s Dual Messenger feature, which clones messaging applications—WhatsApp, for example—in […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
How to block ads on Samsung Galaxy smartphones running Nougat
If you’ve been irked by them, there is a way you can block ads on Samsung Galaxy smartphones running Nougat. You may not even remember that you checked this option during your phone’s setup process. That’s because most users just fly through the setup process without really paying attention. When you agree to all of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2016) Nougat bug prevents charging beyond 87%
An odd bug has been making life difficult for Galaxy A3 (2016) owners. We’ve heard from several users that this Galaxy A3 (2016) Nougat bug prevents the device from charging beyond 87 percent. It’s very odd and there’s no explanation for this bug as yet. Countless Galaxy A3 (2016) owners have complained about this bug […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 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.
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A9 Pro Nougat update released in India
We reported a month ago that Samsung was testing the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy A9 Pro. This handset was spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance’s online database running Nougat. Prior to that, the handset was spotted with Nougat on GFXBench and Geekbench. There was ample circumstantial evidence to support the possibility that Samsung might […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) starts receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update in India
After rolling out the Nougat update to the Galaxy A7 (2017) yesterday in India, Samsung has done the same for the Galaxy A5 (2017) earlier today. The phone was launched earlier this year with Android 6.0 onboard. The update, which is rolling out in India for the Galaxy A5 (2017), has a file size of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 5 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Android 7.0 to Galaxy A7 (2017) in India
Even though Google had released Android 7.0 late last year, Samsung launched this year’s variant of the Galaxy A7 with Android 6.0. However, Samsung has now started rolling out the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy A7 (2017) in India. The Nougat-based update for the Galaxy A7 (2017) (SM-A720F) uses firmware version A720FXXU2BQI2 and has […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 5 years ago
Screenshots: Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UX on the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2016)
Android 7.0 Nougat is finally arriving on the 2016 iterations of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7, with the Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update rolling out in a couple of markets. Impressively, Samsung has brought over the latest version of its user experience, called Samsung Experience, to last year’s J5 and J7. It means the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India
Samsung is now pushing out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. The upgrade, which weighs in at 1.03GB, transports compatibility for a number of new features, including enhanced notifications and refined battery saving tools, as well as Samsung’s vibrant Experience user interface. Related: Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
Galaxy J5 Prime Nougat update could arrive soon as the device gets Wi-Fi certification
The Galaxy J5 Prime could soon receive the Nougat update, as the device was recently certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance running the not-the-latest-anymore version of the operating system. Samsung began updating non-flagship phones to Nougat a few weeks ago, starting with the Galaxy A series devices from last year, and it was only two days […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2017) Nougat update is now rolling out
Following the Galaxy A7 (2017), the Nougat update has now reached the Galaxy A5 (2017), with the update kicking off in the Russian market. Nougat is now rolling out to all three 2017 Galaxy A models, although it will still be a while before it hits all markets where the devices were officially launched. The […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago