The Android 7.0 Nougat update is underway! Following its release in August 2016, Nougat began its steady expansion through the massive Android ecosystem.
As it’s often the case, some phone makers are taking their time bringing Nougat to their devices, so we’re here to answer your questions about it. Read on to find out when will your phone be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat and which phones got it already.
Before we start :
Like it or not, keeping your device up to date with the latest Android version is a waiting game. While Google and its manufacturer partners have made some progress over the past years, it still takes more time than we’d like to get up to date.
The availability of the Nougat update will depend on the decision of the manufacturer, but also on factors like your specific model, your region, carrier, and even where you bought the device from.
Just because your specific phone or tablet is not on the list, it doesn’t mean it won’t get the Nougat update. The opposite is also true.
Key Android 7.0 Nougat update features :
The best place to learn about all the features of Android 7.0 Nougat is our full Nougat review. It contains a rundown of all the main changes, the design updates, and other things you should know about Nougat. Below we have our video overview of Nougat and a quick list of key features you should know. You can also take a look at our roundup of all the new Android 8.0 features currently available in the Android O developer preview.
Google Nougat update :
In 2016, Google entered the smartphone manufacturing arena with its own brand of phones and, as you’d expect, the Pixel and Pixel XL launched with Nougat onboard. The two Google phones were also among the first to get the following Android 7.1 updates.
If you care about getting updates as soon as possible, Pixel devices (as well as recent Nexus devices) are your best choice. While Google’s track record is not perfect, it’s still a far cry from the performance of Android OEMs. Plus, you can always take matters in your own hands and flash a Nougat update OTA file or factory image on your phone.
The following devices are officially receiving Android 7.1.2 Nougat updates. Click on the links to get the latest factory image.
- Google Pixel XL
- Google Pixel
- Google Pixel C
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus Player
The following devices received the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, but will not be updated to Android 7.1.2:
- Nexus 6
- Nexus 9 LTE
- Nexus 9 WiFi
Click here if you need instructions on how to manually flash Nougat factory images on your Pixel or Nexus devices.
A full list of Android factory images for Google devices is available here.
You can also flash just the relevant OTA file zip, which should allow you to preserve your date. Find all the OTA file zips here.
Android 7.1.2
- April 3, 2017: Android 7.1.2 began to roll out to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player, Nexus 6, and Nexus 9.
- April 13, 2017: Nexus 6P beta testers can snag the final Android 7.1.2 Nougat update
- April 19, 2017: Google Pixel and Pixel XL beta testers can get the final Android 7.1.2 Nougat update
Android 7.1.1
- December 5, 2017: Android 7.1.1 factory images went live for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C, Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi and LTE), as well as the Nexus Player.
- January 2017: The Nexus 6 received its final update – to Android 7.1.1.
- March 2017: The Nexus 6 was downgraded to Android 7.0 due to unknown reasons.
- August 16, 2017: The Nexus 6 is getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat again
Android 7.1 Developer Preview
- October 19, 2016: Factory images and OTA zip files became available for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X and Pixel C.
Android 7.0
- August 23, 2016: Nougat began rolling out to Nexus devices and the Pixel C.
Some Android One devices first began receiving Nougat around September 12.
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Samsung Nougat update
As the most popular Android phone maker in the world, Samsung has the final say on how fast tens of millions of people get their Android updates. While the Korean giant improved its update game in the past couple of years, the sheer size of its portfolio means that many devices can go by the wayside.
Devices that will get Nougat across their versions include the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, Galaxy Tab S2 (LTE), Galaxy A3, and Galaxy A8.
Samsung Galaxy S7
- November 4, 2016: Samsung revealed a beta program for testing Android 7.0 Nougat on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
- November 28, 2016: This is Nougat on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- January 17, 2017 – China and UK: Nougat is coming to the stable version of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
- January 26, 2017 – India, Russia, Germany: The Nougat update is rolling out to users in India and Russia, as well as Vodafone subscribers in Germany.
- February 17, 2017 – T-Mobile US: T-Mobile has started rolling out the stable Android 7.0 Nougat update to the Samsung Galaxy S7.
- February 21, 2017 – Sprint US: Sprint has begun its rollout of the Android Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The update comes in at around 1.2 GB.
- March 7, 2017 – Verizon US: The carrier has announced that it is rolling out the Nougat update to Samsung’s Galaxy S7.
- March 20, 2017 – Rogers and Telus Canada: Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get Android 7.0 Nougat on Rogers and Telus
- April 21, 2017 – US Cellular US: Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get Android 7.0 Nougaton US Cellular.
- May 8, 2017 – Unlocked US: Finally, the unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 is getting Nougat in the US.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- January 17, 2017 – China and UK: Nougat is coming to the stable version of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
- February 17, 2017 – T-Mobile US: T-Mobile has started rolling out the stable Android 7.0 Nougat update to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
- March 7, 2017 – Verizon US: Verizon announced that it’s rolling out the Nougat update to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge.
- April 21, 2017 – US Cellular US: Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get Android 7.0 Nougaton US Cellular
- May 2, 2017 – Unlocked US: Finally, the unlocked version of the S7 Edge in the US is joining its carrier-branded counterparts in the Nougat club.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
- March 8, 2017 – AT&T US: AT&T rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
- April 6, 2017 – Sprint US: Sprint is the first US carrier to release the Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5.
- April 11, 2017 – AT&T US: Galaxy Note 5’s on AT&T are getting the promised update to Android 7.0 Nougat.
- April 12, 2017 – Verizon US: Verizon announced its Galaxy Note 5 is getting the Nougat update.
- April 17, 2017 – Bell Canada: Some Canadian Galaxy Note 5 users reportedlyseeing Nougat update
- April 24, 2017 – T-Mobile US: The Nougat OTA update is approved and should start hitting smartphones “early next week”.
- May 31, 2017 – Europe Unlocked: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets Android 7.0 Nougat in Europe
Samsung Galaxy S6
- March 9, 2017 – Europe Unlocked: After a brief delay, the Galaxy S6 began receiving its update to Android 7 in UK, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
- March 13, 2017 – India: Nougat rolled out for the Galaxy S6 in India.
- April 24, 2017 – Verizon US: Nougat is hitting the Galaxy S6 on the Big Red network.
- May 3, 2017 – AT&T US: Nougat is coming to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6 Active on AT&T.
- May 4, 2017 – Bell and Rogers Canada: The Android 7 update is now heading to Canadian users.
- June 5, 2017 – T-Mobile: T-Mobile’s @askdes has confirmed that Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S6 has been approved and should be rolling out shortly.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
- March 9, 2017 – Europe Unlocked: The Galaxy S6 Edge began receiving its update to Android 7 in UK, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
- March 13, 2017 – India: Nougat rolled out for the Galaxy S6 Edge in India.
- April 24, 2017 – Verizon US: Android 7 .0 Nougat now available for the Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon.
- May 3, 2017 – AT&T US: Nougat is coming to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6 Active on AT&T.
- June 5, 2017 – T-Mobile: T-Mobile’s @askdes has confirmed that Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S6 Edge has been approved and should be rolling out shortly.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
- May 3, 2017 – AT&T US: Nougat is coming to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6 Active on AT&T.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
- March 21, 2017 – Unlocked: The device began receiving Nougat in Turkey, followed by Middle Eastern countries, India and other countries.
- April 6, 2017 – Sprint US: Along with the Note 5, Sprint also released the Nougat update for the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
- April 11 – AT&T US: Galaxy S6 Edge Plus phones on AT&T are getting the promised update to Android 7.0 Nougat.
- April 12, 2017 – Verizon US: Verizon announced its Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is getting the Nougat update.
- April 29, 2017: – T-Mobile US: T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will get its Nougat update from next week.
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
- August 9, 2017 – Unlocked: the Galaxy A7 (2017) Nougat update is now rolling out.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
- September 13, 2017 – Unlocked: The Galaxy A9 Pro got Nougat in India.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
- August 9, 2017 – Unlocked: the Galaxy A5 (2017) Nougat update is now rolling out.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
- May 3, 2017 – Unlocked: Samsung has now started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the device.
- July 7, 2017 – Unlocked: Nougat is rolling out to the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
- June 12, 2017 – Unlocked: Samsung has reportedly started rolling out Nougat to the Galaxy A3 (2016).
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- October 5, 2017– India: SamMobile reports that the Galaxy J5 Prime in India is receiving its Android 7.0 update.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
- October 25, 2017– Europe: The Galaxy J5 2016 in Europe is receiving the Android 7.0 update.
Samsung Galaxy On Nxt
- September 18, 2017 – According to The Mobile Indian, Samsung has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to the Galaxy On Nxt in India.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
- April 7, 2017 – Unlocked: Both the 8.0 and 9.7 version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 have started their update process to Android 7 Nougat.
- June 5, 2017 – T-Mobile: T-Mobile has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to its Galaxy Tab S2.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)
- May 11, 2017 – Unlocked: LTE and Wi-Fi versions of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 are reportedly receiving Nougat.
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0
- October 5, 2017 – Verizon: Android 7.1.1 Nougat update now rolling out to Galaxy Tab E 8.0
LG Nougat update :
LG G5
- November 7, 2016 – South Korea: The Android 7.0 Nougat update for the LG G5 has started its slow rollout.
- November 21, 2016 – Sprint US: Android 7.0 Nougat update for the G5 has started rolling out on Sprint.
- February 20, 2017 – AT&T US: LG G5 owners have been reporting that Android 7.0 Nougat is finally rolling out to their devices.
- November 29, 2016 – T-Mobile US: Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out to LG G5 owners with T-Mobile.
- November 30, 2016 – US Cellular US: Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out to LG G5 owners with US Cellular.
- May 17, 2017 – Unlocked US: LG is finally rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the LG G5 in the United States.
LG V10
- July 22, 2017 – Unlocked: The LG V10 Nougat update lands in the US.
LG G4
- July 22, 2017 – International: The LG G4 is receiving Nougat in South Korea. US update still unconfirmed.
LG Stylo 2 V
- May 9, 2017 – Verizon US: According to LG’s firmware tracker, the LG Stylo 2 V’s Nougat update is now available.
LG Stylo 2 Plus
- May 16, 2017 – T-Mobile US: T-Mobile has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to the LG Stylo 2 Plus.
LG K8 V
- May 25, 2017 – Verizon US: Verizon revealed it would kick off the Nougat update for the LG K8 V.
LG Phoenix 2
- May 23, 2017 – AT&T US: The AT&T-exclusive LG Phoenix 2 just got Nougat.
Huawei Nougat update :
Huawei Mate 8
- November 16, 2016: A Nougat build for the Huawei Mate 8 was leaked online.
Huawei P9
- March 2, 2017: EMUI 5.0 and Nougat were promised for the Huawei P9 by the end of the first quarter.
Huawei Nova
- December 29, 2016: Huawei expands its Nougat beta program to the Nova.
Honor 8
- November 22, 2016 – Unlocked: Android Nougat beta update rolling out to Honor 8’s testers.
- February 10, 2017 – Unlocked: Honor announced that Android 7.0 Nougat would start rolling out to Honor 8 devices from February 10.
Honor 6X
- March 3, 2017 – Unlocked US: Honor 6X Android Nougat beta program begins in the US.
- May 3, 2017 – Unlocked: Huawei finally starts rolling out the Honor 6X Nougat update
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