Android Software Updates – 31/01/2017

[Optus]

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 31/01/2017. 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
Desire 816	6.0
Desire 820	6.0.1
One M7	5.0.2
One M8	6
One M9	6.0
10	6.0.1
Huawei
Nexus 6P	7.1.1
Ascend P7	4.4.2
P9	6.0
LG
LG G2	5.0.2
LG G3	5
LG F70	4.4.2
LG G4	6.0
LGG5	7.0
OPPO
R7	5.1.1
Samsung
Galaxy Core Prime	5.1.1
Galaxy Ace 3	5
Galaxy A3	6.0.1	Bluetooth reconnecting issue fixed
Galaxy A5	6.0.1
Galaxy Nexus	4.3.0
Galaxy Note 2	4.4.2
Galaxy Note 3	5.0
Galaxy Note 4	6.0.1
Galaxy  Note 5	6.0.1	Google security update complete and intermittent 4G connection issue fixed
Galaxy S3 i9300	4.3.0
Galaxy S3 i9305	4.4.4
Galaxy S4 i9505	5.0.1
Galaxy S4 i9507	5.0.1
Galaxy S4 Mini	4.4.2
Galaxy S5	6.0.1	Minor bug fixes
Galaxy S6	6.0.1	VoLTE Software Upgrade – Testing, completion expected February
Galaxy S6 Edge	6.0.1	VoLTE Software Upgrade – Testing, completion expected February
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus	6.0.1
Galaxy S7	6.0.1	Android 7.0 upgrade - Testing, completion expected early March
Galaxy S7 Edge	6.0.1	Android 7.0 upgrade - Testing, completion expected early March
Galaxy Note 10.1 FG	4.4.2
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7	5.0.2
Sony
Xperia SP	4.3.0
Xperia Z	5.1.1
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	6.0
Xperia Z5 Premium	6.0
Blackberry
Blackberry Priv	6.0.1

[guppybetta10]

What happened to Android Nougat for Samsung S7 devices? It's already February!

[guppybetta10]

Seriously, A5 testing Nougat! What about S7?

[wozrmx]

A5 testing Nougat! What happened to Nougat for FLAGSHIP Samsung S7 devices?

[wozrmx]

A5 testing Nougat! What happened to Nougat for FLAGSHIP Samsung S7 devices?

[wozrmx]

WE WANT A REAL ANSWER NOT YOUR USUAL RUNAROUND GOBBELDYGOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slfepnipl]

I just checked the Community of the competitors:  

Vodafone - GS7/GS7 Edge - Currently testing Nougat 7.0

https://community.vodafone.com.au/t5/Software-Updates/31st-January-2017-Software-Update-Weekly-Wrap/...

Telstra - GS7/GS7 Edge - no updates yet 

[Hannah-L]

Sorry all, we don't have any updates re testing Nougat on the S7 at present. Will hopefully have some good news soon.

[slfepnipl]

Sighs

Nexus and Pixel are currently getting first dibs into 7.1.2 through the Google Beta program. 

Looks like we have to wait until the release of GS8/GS8 Plus/Pro to use Nougat and also to bring our business somewhere else. 

[ThomsonT]

Any estimated timeline Huawei P9 Nougat will be available?

[Panga]

Your post says 'Offical Yes' but it should be more like 'Offical NO'. Typical Optus #fail

[Marie]

No word as yet ThomsonT 😕 We'll certainly post an update when we do know.

Sorry to hear that you feel this way Panga 😞 Is there something we can help you out with?

[Panga]

Correct me if im wrong but Android 7.1 is already being rolled out and you guys haven't even started testing 7.0 on the flag ship phone?

[Gill_007]

When will be volte available on s6 edge? Every month expected end of this month since november? Whats goin on optus?

[MattJ]

@guppybetta10 @wozrmx @slfepnipl @Panga Good news! Since publishing this, our software testing team have received the update from Samsung and are now testing. We're expecting an early march completion but keep in mind that's just an estimate and if any bugs are found, it could be pushed out. For more info on the process, please refer here

[slfepnipl]

MattJ thank you for the update. 

By then S8/S8 Plus/Pro would have been released as well... 

Afterall, it's still good news for S7/S7Edge users ☺️

[Funsky]

Hallelujah! Some movement at the station about s7 edge. Its sad that us users of flagship phones are estatic from such snail pace from Samsung and Optus. If you didnt know it, you wouldnt be blamed for thinking optus was actually a 4th tier telco reselling a reseller's product line! Thats how much we are being taken for granted.

[TheFuzz]

Any updates on the P9? As I have stated a few times on these forums unbranded P9's in Australia have already recieved the 7.0 upgrade - sureley you must be able to contact Huawei to get the process moving rather than just sititng around waiting?

[danz207]

Hey @MattJ, thanks for the update! Would it be possible to ask someone from the testing team if there's a new menu present in this update? Settings -> Sounds and Vibration -> Volume -> Menu (top right) -> Media Volume Limiter

Apparently some S7 variants now have this in the Nougat update, whilst others don't. Thanks! 

[RonBurgundy]

Is there a reason why it takes so long to test it ?

Could users participate in this as well ; similar to beta testing with people signing up for testing

[Zyn0]

The international variant of the huawei p9 has already received the nougat update...Guess this is what happens when you buy with carriers..

[Rockdad83]

Wow! It's about bloody time!

[Panda968]

So what happens if i update manually with odin to csc btu 7.0 when on a plan with optus

Can i still use my phone

[Pommster]

@MattJ, does that include the Note5?

[savage01]

@Panda968 Yes you can still use your phone on Optus if you flash the BTU firmware then flash back to Optus (OPS) firmware when released or even better the unbranded Aussie (XSA) firmware.

Fingers crossed it doesn't take a month for testing and yes whom ever suggested "beta testing for optus" is a great idea.

[Missrippa]

What's happening with the galaxy 6 edge plus? There's no comment or anything in relation to the nougat update. And after all it was released last march 

[Funsky]

If you outsource your beta testing, like most cost-oriented telcos do, I cant ever imagining the service provider doing your IT agreeing to lose income by revealing to consumers their test scripts and waiving the billing opportunity for hired monkies to do the testing (and then adding their management overheads). Not all best ideas win the fight in the innovation contest.

[Farhan_01]

Please tell me what happened to Samsung Galaxy A5 which innitially was said to be testing for android 7.0 , now it seems to have disappeared from this same update of 31st Jan. 2017.

[savage01]

The past 2 mornings my alarms have not gone off on my Galaxy S7 due to my phone being unresponsive. The only way to make it usable again is by ejecting the sim tray. I charge my phone over night with a standard charger not the fast charger. This is how it has been since I've had this phone with the exception of today and yesterday it's been great. What could be causing this?

[slfepnipl]

Are we getting the Jan/Feb security patch at all or do we have to wait till the March security patch alongside the release of Nougat. Also, just to double confirm: are we getting 7.0 or 7.1.2?

[Sam_D]

Not to worry, @Farhan_01 - this just means we haven't received any new information from the manufacturer 🙂 Once we're updated we'll keep you posted here. 

Definitely not the norm, @savage01. If ejecting the SIM seems to be a temporary fix we might need to organise a replacement for you. If you head in to your local Optus Shop our team in store would be happy to give you a hand in organising one. Alternatively you're welcome to send me a PM with your full name, DOB and mobile number so we can have one sent out. 

Sorry @slfepnipl - this isn't something we can confirm at this stage. Stay tuned for updates 🙂

[slfepnipl]

@Sam_D I'm also sorry to hear that you don't even know which Nougat version you're testing. That makes our patience even more worthwhile. Just like watching a 8-month movie but still don't get the plot... 

[slfepnipl]

*8-month long series*

[RonBurgundy]

The page clearly says 7.0

[slfepnipl]

@RonBurgundy thanks for pointing it out. Let's see what happens. 

[savage01]

@Sam_D I seem to have resolved the problem by formatting my SD card and factory resetting my phone. Woke up today and phone was usable as per normal.

[MartinT]

Can't wait for the Galaxy S7 edge update. Need it ASAP!!!

Phone has been freezing, randomly rebooting and just slow since the December 2016 update.

[Panda968]

Im running 7.0 on my samsung s7 

With optus just download it then use ofin its amazing

[RonBurgundy]

@Panda968 how did you do this ?

[CommodoreVT]

Hey,

I seem to be having trouble with getting wifi calling to work on my s7. Where i leave there is poor reception but i do have nbn. I am connect to my wifi and have set wifi calling to wifi preferred but when i make a call, the call seems to still be poor. Sometimes cut out. Am i using it right?

Also i am excited to see nougat is finally ready for optus testing. I know this goes against others thoughts but no hurry. Better to have a well built and stable Operating system then a unstable and broken one 😉

[savage01]

@RonBurgundy if your not familiar with flashing firmware on your phone I don't recommend doing it as you may brick your phone or void your warranty. But if you choose to do it you need to get the latest Odin software and the BTU firmware from either sammobile (website) or samfirm  (program). Backup your phone. Install samsung drivers. Launch Odin, place appropriate files in the proper place and flash. Phone also needs to be in download mode. Plenty of tutorials on YouTube. Do this at your own risk.

I have now official nougat on my S7 working flawlessly with the instructions above.

[Shauna]

@CommodoreVT - Are you experiencing issues with your WiFi when trying to use it or is it just when you're trying to use the WiFi calling feature? 

[Rockdad83]

@CommodoreVT I'm having issues with wifi calling as well. It was working at at first and now nothing. Same with volte, it's not even coming up anymore. This is the 3rd time I've mentioned it now on these forums and I've received no reply.

[Jax_K]

Hey @Rockdad83, we can take a look for you if you could please shoot through your full name, mobile number and date of birth via PM? Thanks.

[CommodoreVT]

@Jax_K that is what i am trying to say, Wifi Calling is not work anymore, it was working to start with my now its plan out not working. my phone is trying to use 3G to make calls instead of my wifi.

[Jax_K]

@CommodoreVT, please send me a PM with your info and I'll investigate.

[Missrippa]

@Jax_K any word on the nougat update for the galaxy s6 edge plus? I posted the question a couple of days ago but no response 

[Jax_K]

Hey @Missrippa, not at this stage. Best to keep an eye out on this blog for further updates.

[danz207]

Could someone from @Optus check if the Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 / Edge has a new menu present in this update? Settings -> Sounds and Vibration -> Volume -> Menu (top right) -> Media Volume Limiter

[Marcel]

I'm sorry danz207, but we're not able to confirm at this stage 😞 We'll have to wait for it to get pushed out. 

[swhibb]

Why is there nothing happening or testing with HTC M9 or 10? Other competitors have testing or complete. Unlocked phones have the software already.

Also I can't even see any HTC10 in your stores anymore, clearly disappointing since its still part of your blurb including HTC as phones you carry. So I won't be able to get a HTC phone if I want to when upgrading in a month or so? Or change carriers...???

[Esther]

Definitely not how we'd like you to feel 😞 We're constantly testing and releasing new software but as Marcel advised above that's all the info we've got available for now. Apologies

[Rockdad83]

@danz207 I'm pretty positive we will be getting the new grace ux that was on the note 7. Definitely a way better interface

[danz207]

Hi @Rockdad83, we definitely will be, but that menu seems to only be on some Nougat updates, not all. For example, the menu is missing from UK (BTU) firmware.

[savage01]

Does optus also handle the XSA firmware as I've noticed that the unbranded Aussie firmware does not get released until the optus one does.

[OGriobhtha]

Where's the HTC 10 nougat update, are we going to see it anytime in the near future?  As I see the OTA for Australia was released as 2.41.709.3 

[Xxddxx]

new feature in galaxy a5 2016 o bugfixes??? 

[Farhan_01]

Please clarify the Galaxy a5 is which model, is it 2015, 2016 or 2017 ? Please do answer this.

[mulishajp]

looks like Samsung s6 etc are getting Nougat this month in Europe does Optus forget there is a such thing as Google and Google News for people to keep update with phone software or do they think we are dumb

[Hollie]

Hey @mulishajp, you can definitely keep an eye on updates online however we need to go through our own testing on the firmware before we can release it to our customers which is why these things take a bit longer.

[Junine]

Got my nougat 7.0 on my s7. Love it 😁

[Pete]

Glad to hear @Junine 🙂

[TopHatCP28]

Nothing has changed for so long and now Google are getting ready for Android O... Please hurry up guys!

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