Nokia 5 starts receiving stable Android 8.0 Oreo update

Along with Nokia 6, Nokia 5 is also receiving the Android Oreo update. Well HMD Global has just announced and confirmed the news that both smartphones are receiving the Android Oreo software update. This comes after Oreo beta builds for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 were released last year. Now the stable updates are out.

While this is good news for the device owners, HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas via his twitter handle has announced the availability of Android 8.0 Oreo on the Nokia 5 handset. "Sweeter and Smoother. The #Nokia5 and #Nokia6 are officially joining the #AndroidOreo family" his tweet stated.

He has also said that the rollout will happen in phases. What that means is that the Oreo update will come as an OTA download and it will take time before the update reaches all the Nokia 5 units. Users may get the update at different time intervals.

Sweeter and Smoother. The #Nokia5 and #Nokia6 are officially joining the #AndroidOreo family. pic.twitter.com/7bbW3j7SOF

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 30, 2018

Having said that, some users in India have apparently received the OTA update on their Nokia 6 (TA 1021) devices. The update takes the software version to 5.220. The file size is around 1.8GB. In any case, users will now be able to experience Oreo and its features hands on. As such, Oreo brings in features like picture-in-picture, Smart Text Selection, Notification Dots, Android Instant Apps, Google Play Protect improved booting time, extended battery life and a whole lot more. The update also comes with Google's January security patch along with bug fixes and optimizations.

In addition, the update is said to bring an updated settings UI, enhanced camera quality in low light, screen wake for notifications, scrolling screenshot, Nokia cloud account service, screen record functionality, pedometer card on screen, and enhanced power saving and background activity manager.

It is worth noting that since this is basically a firmware update users are advised to back up all the date before installing the new OS. Users should have at least 50 percent battery or more and they should carry out the installation process over a Wi-Fi network. Using mobile network may cost additional data charges. It is important to remember these things during the time of installation of any major software update.