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Android 8.0 Oreo is the official name[1] of the eighth major version of Google's mobile operating system.The OS will soon be headed to several smartphones currently running on Android Nougat[2], and who knows, maybe some will even jump straight to Android 8.0 Oreo[3] from Android Marshmallow[4]. But for now, the number of devices running Android 8.0 is minuscule, as only Google-backed devices are presently the only ones that have received the update. But worry not, several phones had been confirmed to be receiving the new software version when they were launched, long before Oreo was announced as the official name. There are a few brands that are known for sticking to a rigorous software schedule, even if they remain tightlipped about the Android 8.0 rollout plans for now. And some companies announced their plans soon after Oreo became official. So, if you are wondering if your smartphone will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo, check the list below.

Android Oreo: 8 New Features You Need to Definitely Check Out[5]

Android 8.0 Oreo update for Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X, 6P, Nexus Player

Android O updates for Google Pixel[6] and Pixel XL[7] smartphones, along with the Pixel C[8] tablet from 2015 are available now. The latest version of Google’s mobile software will be rolled out as OTA update in a phased manner. Same is the case for the supported Nexus devices, namely Nexus 6P[9], Nexus 5X[10], and Nexus Player. If waiting for OTA is not your style, you can download the Android 8.0 Oreo image files[11], though you will lose all the data in...

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