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Android 8.0 Oreo Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Android 8.0 Oreo problems continue to plague Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL users as we push into the month of November.

The company’s new November Android 8.0 Oreo build comes with a nice set of bug fixes for Pixel users, but some problems have carried over into the new build. The November update also brings some problems of its own.

Many of these Pixel and Nexus Android Oreo problems are isolated to a few users, but there are a few widespread Oreo problems you should know about as we push away from the release.

With that in mind, we want to take a look at the most important things to know, right now, about the Android Oreo problems impacting the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL, and others.

Our walkthrough takes you through the current state of Android Oreo problems, some resources that might come in handy, and a quick look at what’s next from Google in terms of fixes.

Prepare for Android Oreo Updates

You might be tempted to manually install an Android Oreo update right now or when the prompt appears for your Nexus or Pixel device. Power users should be fine but many of you will benefit from a little prep work.

It’s difficult to predict how a new Android Oreo build will impact your device. Some of you might see improved performance, others will run into frustrating problems. This is why you should prepare.

We’ve put together a walkthrough that will take you through the pre-installation process we typically use before installing new Android updates.

At the very least, you’ll want to ensure all of your important files are backed up. You’d be surprised how many horror stories we hear, and see, every time Google releases a new piece of software. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Pixel & Nexus Android Oreo Problems

The latest Android Oreo update can be manually installed and some users are running into trouble trying to sideload the software on a Nexus or Pixel.

If you’re running into trouble manually installing the Android Oreo update on your phone or tablet, take a look at our guide. It’ll take you step-by-step through the process.

Installation issues are just the tip of the iceberg. We’re also hearing about continued Android 8.0 Bluetooth issues, weird battery drain, UI lag, freezes, various issues with sound, issues with calls, random reboots, issues with the new Picture-in-Picture feature, device recognition problems, camera problems, fingerprint issues, unlock problems, Enterprise problems, and various issues with apps.

Some of these issues have carried over from the previous version of Android 8.0 Oreo, some of these Nexus and Pixel problems are brand new.

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Look for this list to grow dramatically as more Pixel and Nexus users download and install the latest version of Oreo.

Where to Find Android Oreo Feedback

As we push away from the release date, you’ll want to monitor feedback from Android Oreo users. This feedback will alert you to potential benefits and problems.

We’re seeing feedback emerge on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. We should also see impressions start to emerge on YouTube.

We’re also seeing useful feedback emerge on Google’s Pixel Help Forums, Google’s Nexus Help forums, XDA-Developers, YouTube, and Android-centric forums like Android Central Forums.

Short-term feedback can be extremely useful, but you’ll also want to make sure you dig into long-term feedback from Android Oreo users, especially if you’re using an older device like the Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X.

We’ve put together our impressions of the November Nexus 5X Android Oreo update and they’re worth a look if you’re feeling especially leery.

How to Fix Nexus Android Oreo Problems

If you’re running into issues with Android Oreo there’s no need to panic. We expect Google to fix those installation problems in the near future and you should be able to fix most Oreo issues from the comfort of your house or office.

To help get you started we’ve put together a list of fixes for the most common Nexus Android Oreo issues. It goes over some common fixes for Bluetooth issues, Wi-Fi issues, and battery drain.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, take a peek at Google’s official Nexus Help Forums or Google’s Pixel Help forums. You might also try XDA-Developers.

If you haven’t already, make sure you get familiar with the downgrade process. Downgrading back to an older version of Android could help improve your device’s performance.

If you’re unfamiliar with the downgrade process for Nexus/Pixel devices, take a look at this guide courtesy of the Nexus Help Forums.

Android 8.1 Oreo Update

Google’s confirmed an Android 8.1 update, dubbed MR1, and it should deliver a nice list of bug fixes for lingering Android Oreo problems. Problem is, we’re probably several weeks away from the Android 8.1 release date.

The company recently released its first Android 8.1 Developer Preview and it looks like the official version of Android 8.1 will arrive in December.

If you can’t stand your device’s performance on Android 8.0, think about giving the Android 8.1 Oreo beta a try. It’s available for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, and the Pixel C.

For now, you’ll want to dig for a manual fix for your problems. Help from Google will come, but you’ll probably be on your own for a few more weeks at least.

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