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The next Nokia handsets to receive Android Oreo: Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.

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December 1
by Chris Eilers

Recently, HMD Global has confirmed that Nokia 5, Nokia 6 are going to receive Android Oreo beta build very soon. Nokia fans, let’s read more about this great news right below!

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Android Oreo is coming to Nokia 5 and Nokia 6

Just last week, HMD Global has begun the Android Oreo 8.0 updating on various premium handsets for many brands. Previously, HMD Global has promised to bring Oreo update to all the Nokia phones. The Finnish start-up stated that the Android Oreo update is now available as an Over-the-air programming for Nokia 8. Additionally, HMD Global said that the Nokia 8 users would likely get the update in a phased manner. HMD Global notes, “You will receive a notification on your smartphone when it becomes available in your country.”

Furthermore, after upgrading the Nokia 8, HMD Global is now ready to bring Android Oreo to two other Nokia phones: Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. The Chief Product Officer of HMD Global – Juho Sarvikas confirmed this good news last Friday through a user query on Twitter. During this section, Sarvikas noted: “Yes, Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 next. Just reviewed today, we will open Beta Labs for those models soon.” However, HMD Global now hasn’t revealed any further details on when the stable build of Oreo will be available for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 users.

Android Oreo

Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 users may official receive the software update by the end of this year. HMD Global General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia regions Mark Trundle also announced that Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and Nokia 6 would also get Oreo update by the end of 2017. Not only that, various sources also implie that, apart from Android Oreo update, HMD Global will probably introduce the next software version – Android P to all the Nokia Android phones shortly.

Next Nokia handsets get Android Oreo

For now, we have Nokia 5 and Nokia 6’s confirmation for Android Oreo 8.0 upgrade. As a result, we can expect more Nokia smartphones to receive it soon. Which handset do you think will be the next? Nokia 2, Nokia 7 or even the upcoming Nokia 9?! Drop a comment to let us know!