Android Software Updates - 29/01/2019

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Latest Android updates

When a new Android Operating System update is announced by Google there are a few steps that take place before it becomes ready for your device. The manufacturer receives the update and customises the software for the device and mobile carriers in each country. Once this is completed they’ll send the update to the carriers for testing.

For more info on this process check out our page:

 

Android Device Updates - What's The Process?

The below table provides information on the latest Android updates we’ve received for testing and approval as of the 29/01/2019. If no information is listed, it means we haven't received the build or any new details from the manufacturer.

When a version is marked as completed it means testing has been finished on our end and approved.  Each manufacturer has a process for releasing updates to devices and once we approve the update, it’s sent back to the manufacturer to be released through their standard update processes. Generally, updates are rolled out progressively, for example the manufacturers might make the update available for a small number of users (i.e. 5%) initially; then if no unforeseen problems pop up, it’ll gradually be made available to more and more users over the following weeks.

Manufacturer & Device	Current Version	Next version and Latest Information
HTC
One M7	5.0.2
One M8	6
One M9	7.0
10	8.0
U11	8.0	October Google CVE’s for Android 8.0 Status: Complete
Huawei
Nexus 6P	8.1.0
Y6	8.0.0
Ascend P7	4.4.2
P9	7.0
P10	8.0.0
P10 Pro	8.0.0
Mate 9	8.0.0	Android 9.0 upgrade Status:Testing Predicted release: Early - Mid Match
Mate 10 Pro	9.0.0.168
Mate 20 Pro	9.0.0.122	Update – VoWiFi + preloaded Google input Build: LYA-L09 9.0.0.146(C34E11R1P16) Status: Testing Predicted release: Late January
Nova 3i	8.1	December Google security patches for Android 8.10 Status:Completed
Google
Pixel 3	9.0
Pixel 3 XL	9.0
LG
LG G3	5
LG F70	4.4.2
LG G4	6.0
LGG5	7.0
OPPO
AX7	8.1.0	Google security Patch update Build: CPH1903AU_11_A.07
A73	7.1.1
R9s	6.0.1
F1	5.1.1
F1S	5.1
R11	7.1.1
R15	8.1.0
Samsung
Galaxy Ace 3	5
Galaxy A3	6.0.1
Galaxy A8	8.0.0	January Google CVE's for Android 8.0 Status: Testing completed
Galaxy A5 (2017)	8.0	January Google CVE’s for Android 8.0 Status: Testing completed
Galaxy Nexus	4.3.0
Galaxy Note 4	6.0.1
Galaxy Note Edge	6.0.1
Galaxy Note 5	7.0
Galaxy S5	6.0.1
Galaxy S6	7.0
Galaxy S6 Edge	7.0
Galaxy S7	8.0	December Google CVE’s for Android 8.0.0. + Samsung experience 9.0 Android Security 1 Dec 2018 Baseband: G930FXXU3ERKF Build: G930FXXU3ERKF Status: Completed
Galaxy S7 Edge	8.0	December Google CVE’s for Android 8.0.0. + Samsung experience 9.0 Android Security 1 Dec 2018 Baseband: G930FXXU3ERKF Build: G930FXXU3ERKF Status: Completed
Galaxy S8	8.0	January Google CVE's for 8.0 Status: Testing Predicted release: Early - Mid Feburary
Galaxy S8+	8.0	Janurary Google CVE's for 8.0 Status: Testing Predicted release: Early - Mid February
Galaxy S9	8.0	Android 9.0 + Samsung One UI Status: Testing completed
Galaxy S9 +	8.0	Android 9.0 + Samsung One UI Status: Testing compelted
Galaxy Note 10.1 FG	4.4.2
Galaxy Note 8	8.0	January Google CVE’s for Android 8.0 + Samsung experience 9.0 Baseband: N950FXXU5CRK4 Build: R16NW.N950FXXS5CSA1
Galaxy Note 9	8.1	Android 9.0 + Samsung One UI Status: Testing Predicted release: Testing completed
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7	5.0.2
J2 Pro	7.1.1
J1 Mini	5.1.1
J5 Pro	8.1.0	December Google CVE’s for Android 8.1.0 Status: Testing Predicated release: Mid-Late Jan
Sony
Xperia Z1	5.0.2
Xperia Z1 Ultra	5.0.2
Xperia Z2	5
Xperia Z3	5.1
Xperia Z3 Compact	5.1
Xperia Z5	7.0
Xperia Z5 Premium	7.0
Xperia XZ Premium	9.0
Blackberry
Blackberry Priv	6.0.1
Alcatel
Optus X Sleek	6.0
A3	6.0
5033T X Start	8.1.0	Google Security updates Build: 02004 Status: Testing Predicted release: Late Jan – Early Feb

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Is Note 9 currently testing or testing complete?

[#3]

Is the Samsung Galaxy S8 going to be updated to Android 9.0 anytime?

[#4]

Good to see we finally have an update. 

Can't understand why Mate20 Pro is on an october update still, and the early November update is still in testing.  

At this point, is it possible to get off Optus's branded version and onto Stock EMUI? This is a security risk surely. 

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So what year is optus going to provide 9.0.0.183 firmware version to the Mate 20 Pro, countries like Morrocco and Israel have this firmware, with January security patches.

Why is optus so far behind. You are so useless

Issue the unbranded firmware. This service is unacceptable.

ACCC have been notified as per instructions from consumer affairs.

[#6]

Huawei and optus have a new bonus for the mate 20 Pro for new and recontracting customer's

Huawei GT Watch ($399) 

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/434073

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Prediction Late January, what they really mean is they have no friggin clue, so it might be mid to late February.

@Dan_C @Optus @@Optus So where is our explanation which you are now more than 2 weeks overdue with a response for the delay. And what are you doing about getting the latest firmware version underway. If you don't reply to this within 24 hours I WILL be contacting corporate office and making a complaint against you, if it's too hard for you designate it to one of the 1000s of other OPTUS employees.

[#8]

Wondering when the samsung galaxy tab s4 will be listed here, I have had one since May last year through Optus. Have had a couple of security updates via OTA, so obviously getting updates, but no listing here for a product I contracted through you. Would be nice to know whats upcoming. Any plans for listing the tab s4 on this forum.

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 I can see @Dan_C has been online last at 5.13pm today and he has answered 4 other threads on this forum, but ignoring these update blogs.

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Funnily I got off phone with huawei about an hr ago. She has spoken with the hardware team and has my serial number etc and has requested they manually push the update to me. Whether this is valid or not I don't know. Either way she can't see why there has been such a delay 

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@SteveVif that works, can you PM me her details, I'd like to get mine done too.

If it does work could you also advise on the following:

• Once it installed, did your phone still carry Optus branding
• Did it reset any settings or hard reset your phone at all
• What version did they push

Cheers!

[#12]

According to huawei, 9.0.0.126 was pushed out to Australia back in November so what exactly was optus doing with that for so long that we never received it?

[#13]

@Dazkatmaka11 weird thing is she was saying 9.0.0.149 of all things was the latest for open handsets. I think their internal build numbers are different to the external. 

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@SteveV I told them that there's a guy here bought his handset outright from the UAE and he received the .183 which kind of stumped them, I told them I have the screen shot which shows the build number. But I've been escalated for a call within 24 hours so I guess we'll see what happens from Huawei. At least they are responding quicker than optus. I sent @Dan_C a private message request he answers our question why it's delayed.

If there's no response nb noon tomorrow I will contact head office and make sure that someone sorts this debacle out.

I wouldn't mind so much if we had received updates to fix the current issues and improvements, but we have only got the initial .122 and according to consumer affairs Vic, they could be in breach of contract because the handset is deemed faulty if software is causing usage issues.

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Samsung one ui and Android 9.0 pie is about to be 10 days overdue and the best you can give me is testing. You guys are pathetic when are you going to stop playing around with it and give it to us. Why do you guys even test it; Samsung does. Vigorous testing before realeasing an update.

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@SteveV since you have called the manufacturer; did they manually push it out to you. If they did I might try the same thing with Samsung.

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@Matt122 I spoke to them today and I'm exoexpect a call from Huawei in the next 24 hours, they said that this could be possible to do but then kept refferrre to Optus, I said it's taken them 2 months and they still stuffing around with the .146 and I don't want to wait until Christmas to receive the next update.

Hopefully they can be convinced to push it out if they understand that critical issues need to be fixed.

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@Dazkatmaka11 Thanks for that, I’ll do the same thing with my manufacturer and see what happens.

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Strongly urge everyone to make a TIO complaint, it will only take a few minutes. The more we raise this issue with them, the more likely we are going to get results.

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@lsa123  Agree with you, I have made 2 TIO complaint, Accc and the Acma, TIO ombudsman advised me to go to the acma. Idk what the ACMA has to do with it but I made a complaint against optus anyway.

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@Matt122 not as yet could take up to a week 

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9.0.0.183 update

Netflix HDR viewing 

Wide Angle Zoom improvements

Gesture Smoothing

Bugs and glitches fixes

January security patches

And this feature below

https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-mate-20-pro-super-macro-945966/

This is what Optus needs to be working on rolling out now.

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Not 100% but isn't c636 the dual Sim variety which is the current pain in the ass with funky huawei flash

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It's all confusing C636 I think must be Asia Pacific dual SIM vs C432 is Euro?

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Galaxy Note 8 8.0 January Google CVE’s for Android 8.0 + Samsung experience 9.0 Baseband: N950FXXU5CRK4 Build: R16NW.N950FX WHAT DOES THIS EVEN MEAN?!! Have you received it?is it testing? Is it completed?

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Mate 20 Pro firmware prediction late January, well it's late January already there's 4 days left.....tick tock tick tock.

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It’s honestly so disappointing having to wait for important updates this long. The latest software update for Samsung devices was released in Australia more than two weeks ago and so far all unlocked devices can download it. Why do we have to wait so long for Optus to put their bloatware (which serves absolutely no purpose) on each single update?

Also the extra bloatware is annoying. For example every time I turn off or restart my device I get the YES OPTUS logo pushed onto my screen and my home screen is covered in useless Optus widgets.

Why doesn’t Optus allow the actual phone manufacturer to send updates to their devices without having to go through them and testing that has already been performed?

iPhones receive updates from Apple themselves regardless of whether they are bought unlocked or locked so why does Optus take advantage of Android phones like this? 

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 Hey guys, excuse my delayed response to this one.

Just regarding any subsequent updates following the roll out of 9.0.0.146

I can assure you guys that issue has been raised with Huawei

I'm just waiting on some concrete information that I can share you with all. 

Edit* sorry, just adding that testing for .146 was scheduled to be completed by today. 

I'll send another update out once I've received our next device testing report. That should happen at a later stage this afternoon. 

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If optus are still testing then why did huawei just lie to me?

Here's a message received from Huawei just over an hour ago.

We fully understand where you're coming from and are terribly sorry for the delay in updates for our devices under Optus' network.

We've had a check with our Software teams and we'd like to note that the update is about to be ready to be sent out for our Mate 20 Pro models under Optus so please stay tuned to our Updaters at Settings>System>System Update and HiCare app via WiFi

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Mr Dan_C@ What about Note9? Thanks. 

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Mr @Dan_C What about Note9? Thanks.

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@Dan_C any word on the note 9. Thanks

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@Dan_C what's going on with the update to pie...one ui for the s9 plus?? I was told over a week ago it was in the final stages of testing by an optus employee but it still says testing...eta says late Jan to early Feb...it almost the end of january now so any info?

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Ah, really sorry guys, typo on my end.

Last report stated that testing was due to be completed by the 25/01/19

Roll out to commence soon after.

I'll update our blog once I receive the new report. 

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@Dan_C what about one ui for samsung s9plus users?

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Testing for the Note 9, GS9 and GS9+ were scheduled for completion on the 25th.

I do want to stress that is what appeared on our report last Monday. 

This is subject to change. I don't foresee  any issues, but I do want to set the correct expectation. 

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@Dan_C  its past the 25th now? is it still being tested or is it completed? I've been told so many different things I dont know what to beleive

[#38]

This is why the firmware updates MUST be left to the manufacturer, even when the mate 20 Pro gets this update we are still 2 months behind the current version, it's not acceptable.

There are issues that need immediate attention, someone tried to call me today, however my handset never received it, this is not the first time this has happened.

The latest firmware update 9.0.0.183 needs to be issued to mate 20 Pro handsets immediately.

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Agree non branded handsets Mate 10s/10 Pro are know getting 9.0.0.194 so around may then ?

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Mate 20 Pro firmware both 9.0.0.166 & 9.0.0.183 change logs both state that. ...... Signal quality improvement in some scenarios, I have had quite a few missed calls which I'm told that it just rings out and my handset never received a call, I've noticed that my volte symbol dropsvin and out in the status bar, I never had any issues with my mate 9 signal quality in the same location. 

I need my phone to be ready for medical reasons incase of any emergency my health may suffer, I can't afford to have call issues.

This is why I need the latest version updates

So Unbrand the handsets and let us get the latest firmware and the quality of service we are paying for.

[#41]

9.0.0.146 testing still on track for completion today.

9.0 upgrade with Samsung One UI for GS9, GS9 + and Note 9 testing completed on the 25/01/2019.

[#42]

@Dan_C  so when will 9.0...one ui start being pushed out to customers if testing is complete? I havent received anything yet

[#43]

When we finish testing, the update is sent back to the manufacturer, who'll push the update out over the course of usually a couple of weeks @Kingbilly78

It won't hit all devices immediately. I'll usually quote 1-2 weeks, but it could be sooner. 

Just an FYI - the blog has been updated with all new updates that we've received this week.

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@Dan_C ok thanks for that...samsung pretty much told me the same thing...finally getting some answers that dont contradict each other lol

[#45]

Seems that Huawei really don't know what they are doing, I'm pretty sure that receiving updates direct would be all messed up, when I talked to huawei they seem to be confused with their own build numbers, it's not really Optus fault that they don't have the right build to test. I guess we just need testing to be a lot faster when it is received.

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Yes I found severe inconsistency in huawei and quite poor answers from their team. The huawei aust team couldn't give a straight answer about why other regions have 9.0.0.18x and Australia apparently latest is 9.0.0.149. When I queried what android patch level 149 was she couldn't answer me just kept repeating that 149 is the latest and the build would be c34e10r1p16 and couldn't Get it in her head that c34e10r1p16 is the model specific not the patch level. 

[#47]

@Dan_Cwhy is the mate 20 pro current software listed as 126? as far as I'm aware all Optus handsets are still on 122

[#48]

@lsa123 The current version is 122 although patch 2 was 126 which was released immediately after lord knows why we are not on that 183 is the current version out although 187 has now started rolling out to people too.

[#49]

Pie and One UI pushed OTA for S9/+

Enjoy.

[#50]

Just received Android Pie on my Galaxy S9+!

[#51]

Just recieved Android Pie, checked manually on Galaxy S9 and there it was, finally, ive been waiting for so long for this, please fix my battery issues with this update.

[#52]

I am still waiting for Note9. 🤯😞😤

[#53]

Can confirm I also got the pie Update on s9 plus just a couple of minutes ago, the wait was a bit long but it's good to finally get it and not be stuck on November security update, thank you to the developers for completing it

[#54]

Anxiously awaiting for the update on my Note 9 512 😁😁

[#55]

I like the new UI interface. Pie ain't too shabby either. This is good enought till I get the S10+. LOL!

Spoiler

[#56]

@Dazkatmaka11I'm well aware current version is 187 and 126 is patch 2. All asking is why Optus is claiming to have released 126 when noone has received it yet

[#57]

@lsa123 I probably think that optus were testing the.126, eecrecei .146 from Huawei and then abandoned it and started testing 146. Ive just got off a call from Huawei when I said about the latest firmware version she said I would have to wait for optus. which I told her bullpoo how can optus test it when you haven't sent them it. I told them to stop messing around and sort it out, apparently she's going back to the technical team to make more enquiries. They have no clue what they are doing.

[#58]

When i get it on my note 9😔

[#59]

So no Android P for S8 & S8+?

[#60]

When the Mate 20 Pro update is finally released, will I need my Optus SIM in the phone to get it or are the updates bound to IMEI?

[#61]

@Ysbeer Android 9 isnt coming to the S8 until Feb/March. Samsung hasnt released it yet.

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@VooDooD I wouldn't be expecting it anywhere this side of Valentines Day. I don't even think it's finished being tested by optus and once it's sent back to huawei, it will still take a few weeks. Bloody rediculous.

[#63]

Android P now available OTA for note 9

[#64]

@Optus @Dan_C has testing been completed on mate 20 pro as expected by your last few posts?

[#65]

Confirming the Note 9 Pie Rollout today morning,Size : 1610.14MB Security Patch : 1 Jan 2019

[#66]

Well it's the last day of January, still no update for the M20P. Ironically carriers in Optus/Singtel home country Singapore pushed out the .183 update on 29/1, while we are still on .122..

[#67]

Received the 9.0 update for my Note 9 and now it's bootlooping...thanks Optus

[#68]

So I'm guessing mate 20 Pro release is now late February

[#69]

Got it on my note9. 😊

[#70]

Blah blah blah typical response

Hi Darren,
We apologize for any inconvenience this problem may cause you. We are doing everything we can do to solve it as quickly as possible. We do appreciate your patience so far and know that your time is valuable. We have limited information on when your carrier will release the update. We have however escalated this case several times just to inform the relevant department of how important this update is, for you and for other consumers.
Thank you for choosing Huawei and have a great day!

[#71]

Way to go January ends no update i3 months without a single update on a flagship product. What a magnificent Service.

Wonder if we are going to see an update in February, and will we receive the latest firmware version which is now .187

These and more questions will be answered on the next episode of Huawei/optus circus bonanza.

[#72]

Got the pie update for my S9 plus last night

[#73]

@Optus @Dan_C What is happening with the M20P update?

[#74]

Anyone else noticed there battery draining a lot faster on the s9plus after the android pie...one ui update?

[#75]

Yes I think mine is draining quicker

[#76]

@pauliking mine definitely is...hopefully they will fix it pretty soon

[#77]

Did you try a factory reset yet?

[#78]

Just received January CVE security update on my S8 plus. Expect Android pie in a few months. 

[#79]

Android Pie & OneUI update on Note 9 is definitively draining my batteries faster. 

[#80]

Just spoke to huawei regarding firmware, now they are saying optus have " the latest firmware available, but have not approved it for distribution"

What a shambles this is, $1500 Flagship product and we can't even get the service we deserve.

Time this went up the chain to Mr Allen Lew.

[#81]

@Optus @Dan_C. Still no update, it's the 4th February already. What is happening with the Mate 20 Pro are we going to receive the current tested version? Also are you going to be working straight to testing the latest firmware version, latest firmware now is 9.0.0.187. We are slipping further behind every week. This really isn't acceptable for a flagship released device, customers expect top rate service, that's what we are paying for.

[#82]

Sky Mobile UK: 9.0.0.153
Virgin UK: 9.0.0.153
Three UK: 9.0.0.187
Vodafone UK: 9.0.0.153
O2 UK: 9.0.0.153
EE UK: 9.0.0.187
PLAY Poland: 9.0.0.153
KPN Netherlands: 9.0.0.153
Vodafone Netherlands: 9.0.0.153
VIP Serbia: 9.0.0.153
Yoigo Spain: 9.0.0.153
Orange France: 9.0.0.153
T-mobile Croatia: 9.0.0.153
T-mobile Czech republic : 9.0.0.153

Optus Australia: 9.0.0.122

One of these things is not like the others.. 

[#83]

9.0.0.187 Mate 20 Pro

https://www.soyacincau.com/2019/02/01/mate20-pro-firmware-update-super-macro-mode/

Wonder what DECADE we will see this update.

[#84]

@Dazkatmaka11 We get it mate.

[#85]

@MrYJDrake Yes but optus don't, and if you don't keep up the pressure and stay quiet, they will just keep taking their sweet arse time

[#86]

they'll do that anyway, having just muted you as a nuisance. 

[#87]

@MrYJDrake that's great, mute don't work anyway.

[#88]

Muting is all well and good. Can't mute fair trading and tio which is where it will be heading. 

[#89]

First world problems hey. Meanwhile there are most people in Townsville underwater wishing they had any phone or communication everyone else lives are destroyed because their phone still works without the latest firmware that is life saving not.