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4 Reasons Not to Install Galaxy Note 8 Oreo & 10 Reasons You Should
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update is picking up speed which means it’s time to decide if you should install the upgrade when it arrives or wait a few days (or longer) to make the transition.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo roll out continues to make progress as we push into the summer months.
The update is still rolling out to Galaxy Note 8 owners in Europe and Asia and it’s available to Galaxy Note 8 users on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. We expect more Galaxy Note 8 Oreo updates to roll out as the weeks go on.
If you’ve been following the Galaxy Note 8 update’s path to release you’re probably aware of its size. Samsung’s version of Android 8.0 Oreo comes with many of Google’s base-level changes and it also brings a brand new user interface Samsung’s dubbed Experience 9.0.
The Galaxy Note 8’s Android 8.0 update is loaded up with new features, enhancements, tweaks, bug fixes, and patches. Oddly enough, it doesn’t have any major upgrades for the company’s S Pen stylus.
If you haven’t kept up with your Galaxy Note 8’s software updates, you’re looking at a more substantial download and a much longer installation process because you’ll likely be forced to download the updates you skipped before you’re able to proceed with Oreo.
If you’re running the latest version of Android your Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update shouldn’t be more than 1.5GB. It should take you 10 minutes or less to install.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update is a major release and an operating system change can have a significant impact on your phone’s performance. While some of you might notice a performance bump, others might encounter bugs and/or performance problems.
The list of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Oreo problems includes severe battery drain, issues with connectivity including Bluetooth and GPS, issues with apps, lag, and lock-ups. Some users have been forced to factory reset their device in order to fix their issues.
With that in mind, we want to take you through the best reasons to, and not to, install Android 8.0 Oreo on your Galaxy Note 8 right now.
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