Status of the update to Android 9 Pie of Samsung mobiles in 2019

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Despite being launched a year ago today, the truth is that Android 9 Pie has not yet exceeded even 15% installation on mobiles with Android as the main operating system. Little by little, companies begin to launch the Android 9.0 update for their respective mobiles, and Samsung is one of the manufacturers that currently covers the largest number of terminals. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9, Galaxy S7, S8 and S9, Galaxy A3, A5, A6, A7 and A8 and a long etcetera. What is the status of the update to Android 9 Pie of Samsung mobiles during this 2019? We see it below.

The data of the updates and their dates have been extracted from the Samsung Members website. In no case are updates to the models cited during the article or the official departure date guaranteed .

What's new in Android 9 Pie with One UI for Samsung mobiles

Before going into the matter, it is worth mentioning the news that Android 9 Pie will bring to all those Samsung phones that will be updated with the latest version of the Android system.

  • New interface based on One UI, Samsung's new customization layer.
  • Android base version updated to Android 9.0 version.
  • Native dark mode activated from the Settings application.
  • Redesign of notifications. Now we can answer directly from the notification panel, as well as view multimedia elements such as images or videos.
  • Keyboard renewed with new themes based on the color of the application we use.
  • Floating keyboard compatible with all applications.
  • New emojis based on Unicode version 11.
  • Improvement in the opening times of applications.
  • New function of Control of the time of use to see the time that we spend in the applications.
  • New gesture system to navigate on Android.

Update to Android 9 Pie of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +

Samsung Galaxy S9 +

The status of the update to Android 9 Pie on Samsung's S9 series is encouraging. In both the base model and the Plus model we have had Android 9.0 for just a few days after passing the beta testing period launched in January.

In case we have not received the update in question, we will have to access the Settings and immediately afterwards to Software updates . We can also install the ROM manually with Odin.

  • Android 9.0 Pie Samsung Galaxy S9 update : released early May globally
  • Android 9.0 Pie Samsung Galaxy S9 + update : released early May globally

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus update to Android 9.0 Pie

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The Galaxy S8 and S8 + have not been left behind either. In fact, the company has released the stable version much earlier than on the S9 and S9 Plus .

If we have not received the update, we can follow the steps mentioned above.

  • Android 9.0 Pie Samsung Galaxy S8 update : released in early March globally
  • Android 9.0 Pie update Samsung Galaxy S8 + : released in early March globally

Update to Android Pie 9 of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Unfortunately, neither the Samsung Galaxy S7 nor the S7 fall within Samsung's plans to update both devices to Android 9.0. The only way to proceed will be using a third-party ROM.

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Pie update: won't officially update
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android Pie update: won't officially update

Update to Android 9 of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9

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As with the S series, the Note range has also received its share of the Android 9.0 pie. In fact, both now have Android 9 Pie .

If we have not received the update, we will have to resort to the methods mentioned above to force the installation.

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Note 9 update : released mid-January
  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy Note 8 : released in mid-February

Update to Android 9 Pie of the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

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As with the Samsung Galaxy S7, the Galaxy A3 2017 will not receive Android 9 Pie officially, unless we resort to unofficial ROMs.

  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 : will not update officially

Update to Android Pie 9 of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

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Same case as the 2017 Galaxy A3. Being a model released two years ago, the 2017 Galaxy A5 is automatically left out of all future system updates .

  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 : will not update officially

Update to Android 9 of the Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6 + 2018

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The models launched in the middle of last year by Samsung also have Android 9 Pie for just over two months.

If we have not received the update, we can force its installation through the methods mentioned above.

  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy A6 : released at the end of March
  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy A6 + : released in late March

Update to Android 9 of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 and 2018

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Like the Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 has officially received Android 9 Pie just two months ago today .

The 2017 model, on the other hand, will run out of the last Android cake as it is a model launched in 2017 .

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 update : released in early April
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 update: won't officially update

Update to Android 9 Pie of the Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 + 2018

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Same case as with the Galaxy A7 2018 and the Galaxy A6 and A6 +. Both the Plus version of the Galaxy A8 and the standard version currently have Android 9 Pie . Specifically for two months.

In the event that we have not received the new package yet, we can force the installation with Odin or via OTA from the Settings .

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 update : released in early April
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy A8 + 2018 update : released in early April

Update to Android 9.0 of the Samsung Galaxy A9

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Samsung's four-camera model has also received its share of the Android 9 Pie pie . Specifically, for more than two months.

If we have not received the update yet, we will have to resort to the methods we have cited throughout the article.

  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy A8 2019 : released at the end of March

Update to Android 9.0 of the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017

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We move on to the J range, and this time it is the turn of the Galaxy J3 of the year 2017, since the 2018 model has not expanded internationally .

As surprising as it may seem, Samsung does plan to update its 2017 low-end despite being launched two years ago.

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 update : from September 2019

Update to Android Pie 9 of the Samsung Galaxy J4 and J4 + 2018

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As with some Samsung A series, last year's Samsung Galaxy J4 and J4 + have already received Android 9 Pie for just a few days .

Since its release is expanding to the entire globe, it is most likely that Android 9.0 will take a few days to arrive , although we can always force its installation via OTA or Odin.

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 update : released in early May
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 update : released in early May

Update to Android Pie 9 of the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017

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Like most models released during 2017, the J5 of the same year remains without an official update to Android 9.0 , not at least if we do not resort to an unofficial ROM in case we want to have Android Pie.

Update to Android Pie 9 of the Samsung Galaxy J6 and J6 + 2018

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The release of Android 9 Pie for the Samsung Galaxy J6 and J6 Plus coincided with the release of the latest version for the Galaxy J4 and J4 + .

That is why the arrival of Android 9.0 should take a few days to reach all the regions where both terminals have been officially sold.

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 update : released in early May
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J6 + 2018 update : released in early May

Update to Android Pie 9 of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 and J7 Duos

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In the case of the Galaxy J7 and J7 Duos from 2017, we do have an update to Android 9 Pie officially , as it is the highest model in the J series.

Of course, to receive the official update we will have to wait a few months , according to the Samsung update calendar.

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 update : starting July 2019
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos 2017 update : starting August 2019

Update to Android 9 Pie of the Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 and M30

we have tested Samsung Galaxy M20 rear

One of the most recurrent criticisms of Samsung's M series at the time of its presentation had to do with the use of Android Oreo 8.1 as the base system despite being launched in 2019.

Fortunately, the company has already announced the official release date for the three models that are currently on the market.

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy M10 update : starting June 3
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy M20 update : starting June 3
  • Android 9 Pie update Samsung Galaxy M30 : you're already getting Android 9 Pie right now

And the Samsung tablets, when will they update?

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The screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has Super AMOLED technology and a size of 10.5 ″

In the event that we have a South Korean brand tablet, the panorama is very similar to what we have just seen in most of the brand's devices launched during 2017 and 2018, although it is true that most tablets launched in 2017 will receive Android 9 Pie .

  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 9.7-inch update - released early April
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-inch update : as of September 2019
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2017 update : starting October 2019
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 update : starting October 2019
  • Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch update : starting October 2019