Oreo 8.1.0

[Bruce39]

Downloaded the 8.1.0 update this morning (beta program); have not noticed any changes, issues or problems. If I do notice anything, will post about it.
I am now on:
Build - OPP5.170921.005
Security patch - October 5, 2017

 

[rbell2915]

I've noticed the nav buttons are now dim when not active, and the quick settings shade is somewhat transparent.

 

[GSDer]

Has anyone tried any of the methods to suppress the persistent notifications that are shown by Oreo? (I'll dig up a link when I get a chance.)

Here are some examples of applications that use persistent notifications:
AccuBattery https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digibites.accubattery
Display brightness https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rubberbigpepper.DisplayBrightnessPro
Light Flow https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow

And a link for how to disable them:
Android 8.1 feature spotlight: You can hide the 'running in the background' notification without a third-party app
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...kground-notification-without-third-party-app/

 

[kmcochran]

I still haven't received Android 8. If I enroll in the beta program, do I need to stay in it so that I don't lose the data on my phone? This seems to be the easiest and quickest way for me to update my phone right now. I've seen someone post that Android 8 fixes the 30% battery drain problem.

 

[GSDer]

Typically when you unenroll in the Beta program it will send you the release OS which will downgrade your OS and wipe it in the process.

 

[rbell2915]

I've noticed that the power off and restart menu and the soft notifications (idk what they're actually called) look a lot nicer. Android auto is working fine, but I did have a problem where the music wasn't playing. A reset fixed that.