10 Things to Do Before Installing the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo Update

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Oreo roll out has begun and there are a few steps you’ll want to take before installing the software on your phone.

Samsung’s pushing the Android 8.0 Oreo update and its Experience 9.0 UI out to owners of the unlocked model in Europe and  Galaxy Note 8 models in North America. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon have all released the Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo update.

The Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo release is currently limited, but you can expect the update to expand to other regions around the world in the weeks ahead.

As expected, the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update is a big one. You can expect a significant download size (1.5GB) and a long list of features including Autofill, Background Limits, Color Lens, and significant changes to the stock Samsung Keyboard. You can also expect bug fixes, tweaks, and additional enhancements.

The Galaxy Note 8’s Oreo update didn’t go through a public beta, but Samsung’s spent months testing it behind the scenes. That said, the Oreo update is causing problems for Galaxy Note 8 users.

There’s no way to predict exactly how the Android 8.0 Oreo update will treat your phone so it’s important to prepare yourself, and your device, before you install the software. A little prep work will go a long way toward preventing problems and headaches.

Our pre-installation walkthrough will show you how to backup your data, outline the best ways to get familiar with Android 8.0 Oreo, and provide you with a few tips that will come in handy as transition from Android Nougat to Android Oreo.

Depending on your skill level, this process could take 30 minutes or less.

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