topic Re: Oreo update for HTC U11? in Android

Oreo update for HTC U11?

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:49:16 GMT

Hi,

Any news on when the Oreo update for HTC U11 phones will be made available to O2 customers?

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

MI5 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:53:32 GMT

@Chris_K ?

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

galijanach — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 02:00:40 GMT

I am on O2 too but my handset is a factory unlocked unit purchased from the carphonewarehouse and still no update. I know the OREO update has been released in Taiwan and the US in November so not sure why HTC are holding off pushing the update to the rest of the world.

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

jonsie — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 14:43:33 GMT

Only HTC can answer that I would think....

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Chris_K — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:04:04 GMT

Hey guys,

Regarding Oreo for the HTC U11 - it's currently undergoing testing and approval processes on our end but there's no ETA available I can provide. As soon as there's more info or ETA, i'll let you know.

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:51:50 GMT

I recently purchased an unlocked HTC U11 which is running on Android 8.0.

I wasn't aware that not all U11s were on this. In a recent Techradar article I found it says "HTC's 2017 flagship, the HTC U11, now has Android Oreo, if your phone is unlocked".

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Chris_K — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:31:29 GMT

Unlocked (Open Market) U11's should have update version 2.33.401.10 showing available to them - this is the Oreo update. The O2 version is still undergoing some testing, but we hope it'll be available soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cairdeas — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 02:18:24 GMT

Really hating the Oreo update. The quick settings menu is white now ..emojis are awful.. notifications are awful ..did I mention it's awful!? *Sigh*

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cleoriff — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:00:57 GMT

Hi @Cairdeas

Long time, no see m'lady.

So... I gather from your comment above...you think the Oreo update is awful

That's a real shame. Will you get used to it's awfulness do you think?

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cairdeas — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:05:44 GMT

Hi @Cleoriff Nope.. I'm hoping that 8.1 will bring some more options , but not holding my breath. At this point it's very iphonish .. And that will just not do! x

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cleoriff — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:16:23 GMT

@Cairdeas wrote:
Hi @Cleoriff Nope.. I'm hoping that 8.1 will bring some more options , but not holding my breath. At this point it's very iphonish .. And that will just not do! x

iPhonish?? Good grief!! Run for the hills...

Or *coughs*.....change your phone? (again)

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

jonsie — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:31:57 GMT

I've only just got used to Nougat and I thought that update was awful. Still I doubt I'll get Oreo. Thankfully?

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cairdeas — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:38:13 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
iPhonish?? Good grief!! Run for the hills...
Or *coughs*.....change your phone? (again)

Ooh..a new phone!? ah.. It'll still have that Oreo on probably. They've ruined android! Lol x

@jonsie don't do it! X

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cleoriff — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:56:13 GMT

Lucky me. I won't get that on the Note 4....(Unless I root the phone apparently)

Just laughing at the very thought of it.....

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cairdeas — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:09:16 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
Lucky me. I won't get that on the Note 4....(Unless I root the phone apparently)
Just laughing at the very thought of it.....

Wish I could root back to Nougat. Geez..sounds like Bake Off x

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cleoriff — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:17:44 GMT

@Cairdeas wrote:
@Cleoriff wrote:
Lucky me. I won't get that on the Note 4....(Unless I root the phone apparently)
Just laughing at the very thought of it.....
Wish I could root back to Nougat. Geez..sounds like Bake Off x

Indeed...What's that expression? 'Let them eat cake'.....

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:59:11 GMT

Hi Chris,

My unlocked HTC U11 was given an update this week, but not to the one you quoted. The one I now have is 2.42.400.2. It has an Android Security Patch Level dated December 1 2017.

For people experiencing problems after updating their version, I had a problem with battery drain on my HTC10 when it was updated to Nougat. I contacted HTC who got me to try battery testing etc and as I was selling the phone to part fund the U11, I did a full reset. This seemed to improve things, but because of what happened I am now wary when I see there is a software update available.

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Anonymous — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:16:19 GMT

Just so we are all clear, HTC released the update months ago, it's then up to o2 to check, and inspect, and trial the software before it is released into the network for consumers, it's the same process for all manufacturers, and networks.

it can take weeks, or months for the updates to come through, other things to think about are type of user, personal or business, business customer's generally have to wait a bit longer, so any glitches are ironed out before they are released, this will protect businesses from unwanted loss of trade, or malfunctions causing issues.

I hope this clears it up for everyone, I also know HTC u11 phones in UK have received the updates, and sometimes the software is delayed in stages to prevent a lag in service from bandwidth being used up by upgrade software clogging the network.

I am still waiting, although people I know have already had the update, so that is the way it goes, I am also a business customer, again this is also going to delay matters.

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Anonymous — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:12:48 GMT

I have used the HTC u11 with 8.0 and although some bits have changed for the worse, other things are awesome, aggressive battery saving in background, smoother in many aspects, and not that iPhoney ish, just smoother, and better.
Just saying, give it a chance, and check out all the subtle changes which have made a massive difference.

Re: Oreo update for HTC U11?

Cairdeas — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 09:40:56 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
I have used the HTC u11 with 8.0 and although some bits have changed for the worse, other things are awesome, aggressive battery saving in background, smoother in many aspects, and not that iPhoney ish, just smoother, and better.
Just saying, give it a chance, and check out all the subtle changes which have made a massive difference.

I really wish I could agree with you..but..my battery life is terrible now, and a few settings which are now default and unchangeable..making me hate my phone probably for the first time ever! x