Unlocked Galaxy S8, Note 8 US Models To Get Android 8.0 Soon

Josh Miller CNET

Josh Miller CNET

We understand that many of you have Unlocked Galaxy S8/+ and Note 8 devices and may be wondering why those with Carrier models are seeing the updates first.

The moderator of the Samsung company does not provide the specific date to release the software package but the staff said that the upgrade of the operating system is in final testing phase. Additionally, the moderator gave an explanation as to why the network operators in the US were capable of deploying the software package to the carrier-locked models first.

Samsung has said this is because unlocked versions of the Galaxy smartphones need to go through more rigorous testing to ensure they work with whatever mobile network you choose to use. As a contrast, the carrier-locked models only require being tested for the network of a single carrier.

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It's the big updates that matter, and Samsung us often bringing up the rear when a new version of Android comes out. The Picture-in-Picture mode permits users to view two applications at the same time by placing one app in a smaller window on top of another application. The autofill functionality reduces the time spent by the user to log in to websites and apps by remembering crucial information including passwords and usernames.

Besides bringing the security patches for this month, the new update rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is also fixing five vulnerabilities found in Samsung Experience, the customized user interface from the Korean giant.

Complete & Disperse: The software has been approved to launch and is now available. In addition, users are advised to back up the files and images stored in the device to prevent loss of important data.

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