Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) last year. The latter handset has finally received the much awaited Android Oreo update. This is the second major update for the device, first being Android Nougat as the phone launched with Android Marshmellow.
Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 (2017) have already received the Android Oreo update and now its time for the higher-end A7 (2017). If you own the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), here's how you can install the latest update on your smartphone.
How to Download and Install Android Oreo
- Once the update is available, you will receive a notification
- If you didn't get the notification, you can head over to Settings>About Phone>Software Update to check for any available updates
- Now just tap on Install Now to begin the installation process
- Your device will reboot once in order to install the update
The Android Oreo update on the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) brings in all the new Oreo features which include Smart Text Selection, picture-in-picture mode, Autofill and much more. Samsung has introduced new clock styles for both lock screen and Always on Display, Dual Messenger and other features in the new update.
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 7880 octa-core chipset. The device packs in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 3600mAh battery powering up the internals.
On the optics front, the Galaxy A7 (2017) sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) currently retails for around Rs. 20,990.