topic Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update in Android

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:47:34 GMT

I have a Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) purchased from O2 in April this year.

It's currently running Android 6.0.1, and the security patch level is 1 April 2017. When I manually check for software updates, it tells me the latest software is already installed.

Is there any news on when I'll get Android 7.x, which was released last August? (Or 8, which was released this August? But I guess that's too much to hope for.)

How about the patches for the critical BroadPwn bug, which were released in July?

Or does the fact that it's a "budget" model mean that it never gets any updates at all?!

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

MI5 — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:10:38 GMT

You'll have to ask @Chris_K about software updates.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:59:05 GMT

OK, how do I do that? Or is mentioning his username enough to cause him to appear? (During regular office hours, presumably.)

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Cleoriff — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:05:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
OK, how do I do that? Or is mentioning his username enough to cause him to appear? (During regular office hours, presumably.)

His name has been mentioned @Anonymous You will probably get an answer tomorrow...

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

MI5 — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:15:12 GMT

Yes, job done but be part for an answer.
I know you are a patient person otherwise you wouldn't had bought an o2 branded phone lol

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

jonsie — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:59:41 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Yes, job done but be part for an answer.
I know you are a patient person otherwise you wouldn't had bought an o2 branded phone lol

Ouch....bit harsh

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:01:57 GMT

I see what you mean about being patient. I guess @Chris_K must be on holiday.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

MI5 — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:04:32 GMT

I guess he must be busy with the iPhone launch.....

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Chris_K — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:02:41 GMT

Hey guys, my apologies for the delay.

Our device team received the latest available update mid-week from Samsung to test which they're hoping to get approved by today or early next week, with the aim of Samsung releasing it around a week later. I'll keep you posted.

PS. We're in-sync with the rest of the market with this update, and don't have any info regarding Nougat or Oreo for this device. We'd recommend checking with Samsung directly regarding these.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:57:59 GMT

Thanks for the reply. Do you know whether the new update includes the BroadPwn patch?

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Chris_K — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:16:06 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Thanks for the reply. Do you know whether the new update includes the BroadPwn patch?

Good news - it does, as well as other fixes for exploits such as 'BlueBorne'. I actually have better news than that though, for the Samsung A3 2017 - Nougat has just been approved by our device team and returned to Samsung for release to our customers so keep your eyes peeled, you should see it in the next couple of weeks providing no issues or delays are found on Samsungs' end.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:18:12 GMT

That is indeed excellent news! Thanks.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:37:48 GMT

I guess something's gone wrong somewhere? No sign of either the security patch or the Nougat update yet.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:45:07 GMT

Nougat finally arrived last night.

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

MI5 — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:47:36 GMT

Enjoy

Re: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Software Update

jonsie — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:13:14 GMT

Good news 😀 sometimes there isn't a lot of changes with major software updates but Nougat is totally different with many improvements once you get used to the changes.