ΤAndroid 9 Pie made its official debut a few weeks ago. And everyone wants it and wants it now. But the reality is somewhat different. Most phones that have been created in the last 18 months will see Android Pie, but some of them will be upgraded as soon as we see the first developer preview for Android Q arrive. Unfortunately, this perspective often causes us to become overwhelmed when it's time to start a project. So let's see in this article, when we should expect the Android 9 Pie update.
- The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have already been upgraded to Android Pie
- The Pixel and Pixel XL have already been upgraded to Android Pie
- Although not from Google, any Android One smartphone made since October 2017 will be upgraded to Pie in the fall.
Android Beta Program Partners
For the first time, other companies have partnered with Google to support the Android Beta program. When it started for Android Pie, these devices were in beta:
- Sony Xperia XZ2
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
- Nokia 7 Plus
- Oppo R15 Pro
- Vivo X21
- OnePlus 6
- Essential PH ‑ 1
This means that each of these phones will see a complete upgrade to Android Pie in the very near future. In practice, the Essential PH-1 saw upgrades at the same time as the Pixel and Pixel 2.
Samsung
Samsung is creating more flagship models than Google has created. Samsung offers four premium smartphones every year. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 +, the Galaxy S9 Active which is coming soon and the Galaxy Note 9. Even if Samsung sells 15 different models of the Galaxy S6, everything will be the same when it comes to the arrival of an update. But what is certain is that it will be late. Some models in Europe will see it first, a month later it will reach another part of the world and when it is sure that it will not destroy millions of smartphones it will give the green light.
- The Galaxy S9 and S9 + and any Active available will be upgraded to Android 9.
- The galaxy Note 9 will be upgraded to Android 9.
- The Galaxy S8 and S8 + will be upgraded to Android 9.
- The Galaxy Note 8 will be upgraded to Android 9.
And this is where things get interesting. There are a number of other devices that have a significant fan base. Like in India, where the Galaxy J models, as they offer the galaxy S experience at a cheaper price. And of course they will also get Android 9.
LG
- The LG G7 ThinQ will be upgraded to Android Pie.
- The LG V30 will be upgraded to Android Pie.
- The LG V20 will be upgraded to Android Pie.
- The LG G6 will be upgraded to Android Pie.
Huawei
- The Huawei P10 will be upgraded to Android Pie
- Huawei Mate 10 will be upgraded to Android Pie
- Honor 9 and Honor View 10 series will receive Android Pie
- The Huawei Mate 9 will most likely be upgraded as well.
Note that the Plus, Pro and Porsche versions will also see a corresponding upgrade.
Motorola
Motorola has confirmed that these devices will be upgraded:
- Moto Z3
- Moto Z3 Play
- Moto Z2 Force
- Moto Z2 Play
- Moto X4
- Moto G6 Plus
- Moto G6
- Moto G6 Play
HTC
We're pleased as pie to confirm updates to Android Pie for the HTC U12 +, U11 +, U11, and U11 life (Android One). Timeframes for roll-out will be announced in due course.
We can not wait to know what you think of Google's freshest slice of Android! ”
From next November, these are the devices that will be upgraded to Android Pie:
- Sony Xperia XZ2
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Sony Xperia XZ1
- Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
IF you own a Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra or XA2 Plus your device will be upgraded in early 2019.
