Verizon S7/S7 edge Oreo update

[Vikman]

Anyone else get the Verizon S7 software update that was suppose to include Oreo but didn't actually get Oreo? My phone updated and I got random non-Oreo stuff like Smarthings but not Oreo. My upgrade version(G930VVRS4BRC3) is the one on Verizon's site that says is the Oreo update but my Android version still says 7.0.

 

[y2jman]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

yep same thing happen to me i think verizon just gave wrong software update to every galaxy s7 folks they need to get this sorted out

 

[Toto39]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

Same, I think they jumped the gun in the update page.

 

[TNRonin]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

When I saw the date I thought they were messing with us. Hope Oreo drops soon.

 

[11B1P]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

I have been holding off on installing the update, because I thought it might be Oreo. For those of you looking for the Oreo update, have you not seen the missing features Oreo brought to S8 and S9 owners?

 

[Ry]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

S7 NRD90M.G930VVRS4BRC3: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...port/samsung-galaxy-s7-update/&token=Hj65pYLD
S7 edge NRD90M.G935VVRS4BRC3: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-update/&token=zUOOD0uH

Software Version: NRD90M.G930VVRS4BRC3

Android® Security Patch Level: 2018-04-01

This software update brings the latest Android Oreo OS, tools for you to improve your productivity such as App pair, Dual Messenger, and high contrast keyboard as well as UI improvements to your phone dialer. The latest Android security patch is also included.

Android Oreo benefits

Background limits: Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least, providing better device performance.

Autofill: Autofill remembers logins and passwords for quick access to your favorite apps.

Picture-in-Picture, for apps:
Lets you to see two apps at once for easier multitasking.

App Notification Dots:
Press the notification dots to quickly scan what's new, and clear them by swiping away.

App Pair
Lets you launch two apps and use them side-by-side on the immersive Infinity Display.

Add an App Pair icon to your Home Screen for one-touch access.

Dual messenger
Your Galaxy S7 has Dual Messenger capability, letting you use 2 accounts on the same chat app. Keep separate accounts for work and home, but on the same phone.

You can find Dual Messenger in Settings > Advanced features.

High contrast keyboard
Android Oreo provides several different high contrast keyboards to customize your device experience.

Phone screen updates
The new phone screen swaps the "Mute" and "Keypad" icons to help prevent accidentally hitting mute during calls.

SmartThings
Quick connect has been replaced by SmartThings, which allows you to control a wider range of devices.

 

[TNRonin]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

I have been holding off on installing the update, because I thought it might be Oreo. For those of you looking for the Oreo update, have you not seen the missing features Oreo brought to S8 and S9 owners?

Hey Airborne I've looked around for the missing features. I haven't seen anything too bad that impact me.
11b1p here as well. 1/509 abct, 4/325 abct, 2/325

 

[Jay Sacks]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

Hey Airborne I've looked around for the missing features. I haven't seen anything too bad that impact me.
11b1p here as well. 1/509 abct, 4/325 abct, 2/325

Spoke to Verizon this morning. They blew the update that was promised on their website. Now saying it will come on the 28th of this month. Wait and see.

 

[11B1P]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

Hey Airborne I've looked around for the missing features. I haven't seen anything too bad that impact me.
11b1p here as well. 1/509 abct, 4/325 abct, 2/325

I understand. Everyone has different needs and wants.

AATW 1/505 PIR

 

[Landshark]

Re: Verizon S7 Oreo update

Spoke to Verizon this morning. They blew the update that was promised on their website. Now saying it will come on the 28th of this month. Wait and see.

Samsung Turkey is now saying new date for release is May 18. Was previously April 13, then April 27, now May 18

https://www.samsungcentral.com/2018/04/16/samsung-turkey-galaxy-s7-android-oreo-update-april-27/

 

[I_didnt_do_it]

I'm starting to think the S7 won't get it. part of the reason I chose the S7 over the S8 or S9 when was time to upgrade from my S6 edge in December was that it was a good 70% cheaper than an S9 and about 40% cheaper than an S8, and it should have been 8n line to get Oreo as most android phones get at least 2 major OS upgrades before support for them is eventually dropped, so therefore I thought the S7 was my best bet in terms of both saving money, and staying up to date for another year. But it looks like Nougat may be it for the S7, and that's a bummer.

 

[11B1P]

I'm starting to think the S7 won't get it. part of the reason I chose the S7 over the S8 or S9 when was time to upgrade from my S6 edge in December was that it was a good 70% cheaper than an S9 and about 40% cheaper than an S8, and it should have been 8n line to get Oreo as most android phones get at least 2 major OS upgrades before support for them is eventually dropped, so therefore I thought the S7 was my best bet in terms of both saving money, and staying up to date for another year. But it looks like Nougat may be it for the S7, and that's a bummer.

I would be perfectly happy staying on Nougat.

 

[TNRonin]

I just wonder if we would see the claimed battery life.

 

[jleemess]

Now when I do a system update check on my Verizon S7 I get a special message saying we are planning an Oreo update please check back in a few weeks this just started today

 

[TNRonin]

Sweet!

 

[Landshark]

New message today

 

[I_didnt_do_it]

probably still 2 months away, lol.

 

[Landshark]

According to Verizon's page, it is available now!

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...port/samsung-galaxy-s7-update/&token=NuflBD6W

ETA: Of course, your mileage may vary. As we all know, Verizon's updates are usually sent out in waves so not everyone will get the update right away.

 

[TNRonin]

According to Verizon's page, it is available now!

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...port/samsung-galaxy-s7-update/&token=k7zMpISj

I stand corrected.

 

[JackRussell]

According to Verizon's page, it is available now!

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...port/samsung-galaxy-s7-update/&token=jYeim4nB

ETA: Of course, your mileage may vary. As we all know, Verizon's updates are usually sent out in waves so not everyone will get the update right away.

That's not the Oreo update - that's just a vanilla security update, and I already have it.

I just checked - nothing available now for me for Oreo. But as others have noted, Verizon sends these out in batches.