Every year we witness the release of a brand new version of Google’s Android operating system.
While last year’s update was named Android 6.0 Marshmallow, this year we’ve got Android 7.0 Nougat.
Android Nougat is being termed as a major rollout, packing a heavy chunk of new features and improvements. Coming loaded with new features like multitasking, VR, keyboard themes, and new emojis, Android 7.0 Nougat is arriving soon to Android devices.
Keeping these great features aside, another important question is — “When will my phone get Android 7.0 Nougat update?” If we take a look at the previous records of Android device manufacturers, their performance is pretty dismal. Such situation makes it even more important to know the answer.
Talking about the final release date, it’s rumoured that Google is ready to release Android 7.0 later in August, though that seems early.
Here’s what you can expect from different smartphone manufacturers:
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Google Nexus
Android Nougat release date expectation: Within few days of final Android N releasenexus-5x-pic
If we take a look at the history, Android 6.0 Marshmallow was rolled out to Nexus smartphones as soon as Google rolled out the final version.
The new Nexus devices are the first ones to get the Android 7.0 update and the rollout has already started. If you wish to grab the Android N, you can go ahead and check for updates in the settings of your Android Nexus phone.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Google Pixel C
Android Nougat release date expectation: Within the first month of releaseipad-pro-surface-pro-pixel-c
Apart from Google’s Nexus lineup, company’s own Surface competitor Google Pixel C will be getting Android 7.0 Nougat update. However, Google has already confirmed and the rollout has begun.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Android One
Android Nougat release date expectation: Within few days of final Android
Affordable Android One devices are known to receive the latest Android updates before others. This is possible as they run stock Android and Google takes care of the firmware upgrades. So, the Android 7.0 Nougat update should arrive for Android One and Nexus devices at the same time.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Moto
Android Nougat release date expectation: Early December 2016moto-x-play-style-fastest-charging-phone-
When Motorola was owned by Google, it was one of the first devices to get the Android upgrades. Keeping our fingers crossed, under the umbrella of Lenovo, we can still expect Moto phones to be the first non-Nexus devices to get Android 7.0 Nougat update. It’ll be interesting to see how near-stock Moto Android is handled by Lenovo.
Although any final list of devices is yet to be released by Motorola, we can expect Moto X Style, Moto X Play, and Moto X Force to be the first ones to taste the Nougat.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: HTC
Android Nougat release date expectation: December 2016htc-one-m9-1
While HTC hasn’t released any specific dates, the company has confirmed that Android 7.0 Nougat will be arriving on its devices. HTC has told that its flagship HTC 10, HTC One A9, and HTC One M9 will be getting the update.
HTC has a good track record when it comes to pushing Android updates. It released Marshmallow update for HTC One M9 and HTC One A9 in December. The brand new HTC 10 was released in April with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Samsung
Android Nougat release date expectation: January 2017samsung galaxy s7 edge
Samsung is the king of Android smartphone world. But, when it comes to releasing the latest Android updates to its users, it isn’t very speedy. So, expecting a miracle with Android 7.0 won’t be much sensible.
It’s likely that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be the first device to get the taste of Android 7.0 Nougat, followed by Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. After that, we can expect the update to hit the likes of Galaxy Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge+.
The upcoming flagships Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge should arrive with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: LG
Android Nougat release date expectation: December 2016LG-G5-modular-phone
When Google released Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, LG released the update for its flagships within just two months of Marshmallow arriving on Google Nexus devices.
There are chances that LG G5 users will be getting the update within 2-3 months of the release of the final build. The older handsets like LG G4 should get the update in early 2017. The company has also said that LG V20, arriving in September, will be LG’s first smartphone to get Android 7.0 Nougat update.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Sony
Android Nougat release date expectation: After February 2017Sony Xperia Z6 the best android phone in music and video
Sony is among the less speedy ones when it comes to releasing Android updates. However, Sony is known to cover a wide range of devices when it releases the update for its smartphones.
Sony Xperia Z3 is expected to be the first one to grab the Android 7.0 Nougat update, followed by the devices of Z4 and Z5 families.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Huawei
Android Nougat release date expectation: February 2017Huawei Mate 8 android phone
When we mention Huawei, generally we keep the Nexus devices out of the discussion.
Back in last November, Huawei Marshmallow treats along with Huawei Mate 8. Honor, a sub-brand of Huawei, rolled out Honor 7 Enhanced Edition in December 2016 with Android Marshmallow out of the box. Thus, looking at the history, we would expect Huawei to release a new phone with Nougat before it releases the new upgrade.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: OnePlus
Android Nougat release date expectation: February 2017OnePlus 3 a cheap and best android phone
OnePlus 2 didn’t receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update until the beginning of June 2016. So, we shouldn’t expect that the company will be pushing the Nougat update for OnePlus 2 or OnePlus 3 anytime soon. Still, we would like to witness an early-2017 release with an OxygenOS flavor.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release: Xiaomi
Android Nougat release date expectation: March 2017Redmi-3-1-xiaomi
While Xiaomi has managed to capture a huge chunk of worldwide Android market, it’s struggling to provide timely Android updates. The company was able to release Marshmallow for Mi 4, Mi 3, and Mi Note in early April.
However, if the company follows some deadlines, it should be able to push Android 7.0 Nougat update in the early months of 2017.