Samsung has finally released the Android OREO update for Samsung A9 Pro devices.
Why is this important you ask ? Well for one it has been released a bit earlier than expected than Samsung earlier estimates which slated this release for December 2018. No pun intended on "bit earlier" part, Samsung is notoriously slow in release updates. Secondly, this might well be the last update A9 Pro might receive, yes Android Pie is not guaranteed for this device, so you better like since you are going to be stick with it for a while.
Getting back to update, update is roughly 1.3GB in the OTA mode. Get a wifi and make some space on your devices guys.
I heard some reviews of updates going wrong and users loosing all there data, gladly nothing of this sort happened on my device and update for largely smooth. Just ensure you have enough juice(battery), stable wifi and sufficient space in phone.
From the early reviews
1. First and foremost I finally do not need external call recorders. While the experience is still tad shady in comparison to other OS like MI, but still a relief from using external call recorders. You can access from settings in Phone application.
2. Camera UI has changed. I noticed some distortion in still images, not sure if its the update though. Video quality has for sure got better.
3. RAM management is bit unpredictable, guess the ease and nimbleness of switching apps has been traded for better battery management.
4. Secure folders app is now available to store all those important personal documents.
5. Other features like Samsung Pay etc are available out of box, not sure if they are functional in Indian stores thought.
6. Google Assistant has improved by notches and really works. Be sure to customize it to your voice samples.
After the update your phone would be Android 8.0 and Samsung User Experience version 9.0
Why is this important you ask ? Well for one it has been released a bit earlier than expected than Samsung earlier estimates which slated this release for December 2018. No pun intended on "bit earlier" part, Samsung is notoriously slow in release updates. Secondly, this might well be the last update A9 Pro might receive, yes Android Pie is not guaranteed for this device, so you better like since you are going to be stick with it for a while.
Getting back to update, update is roughly 1.3GB in the OTA mode. Get a wifi and make some space on your devices guys.
I heard some reviews of updates going wrong and users loosing all there data, gladly nothing of this sort happened on my device and update for largely smooth. Just ensure you have enough juice(battery), stable wifi and sufficient space in phone.
From the early reviews
1. First and foremost I finally do not need external call recorders. While the experience is still tad shady in comparison to other OS like MI, but still a relief from using external call recorders. You can access from settings in Phone application.
2. Camera UI has changed. I noticed some distortion in still images, not sure if its the update though. Video quality has for sure got better.
3. RAM management is bit unpredictable, guess the ease and nimbleness of switching apps has been traded for better battery management.
4. Secure folders app is now available to store all those important personal documents.
5. Other features like Samsung Pay etc are available out of box, not sure if they are functional in Indian stores thought.
6. Google Assistant has improved by notches and really works. Be sure to customize it to your voice samples.
After the update your phone would be Android 8.0 and Samsung User Experience version 9.0
