Android Pie Update for Vivo Smartphones to Begin in Q4 2018

Aug. 9, 2018

Now that the stable build ofAndroid 9 Piehas been released for Google’s Pixel line-up, it remains to be seen when other smartphone makers reveal the update schedule and begin the rollout of the latest Android update. In an interaction withAndroid Authority, Vivo has confirmed that the company will begin the rollout of Android Pie for its smartphone line-up later this year.

“Designing for consumers’ needs continues to be Vivo’s top priority. Upgrading to the latest Android Pie operating system to deliver better mobile experience is therefore an area Vivo is working on bringing to consumers as soon as possible”, Vivo was quoted as saying by Android Authority. But as per Android Authority, theVivo X21and theVivo Nexwill likely be among the first devices to get the Pie update.

As for other smartphone makers, Huawei’s president for mobile phone product line, He Gang, recently revealed that the company istestingAndroid 9 Pie on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, the Huawei P20, the Honor 10 and the Honor V10, however, it is not known when the public rollout begins.

OnePlus has also confirmed that theOnePlus 3 and 3Twill also get the Android P update, while the OnePlus 6 is already running Android P beta. Oppo has also confirmed that theRealMe 1will get the Android P update, whileNokiasmartphones are also expected to get the update in August.