The Nokia 6 was the first Nokia branded smartphone from Finnish startup HMD Global back in 2017. You can still find the handset up for sale at very affordable prices. Starting today the original Nokia 6 is receiving its official Android 9.0 Pie software update. The news was posted on Twitter by HMD Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas.
Keeping up with our promise of 2 years of Android updates, Nokia 6 (2017) is now officially running on Android 9, Pie 💪! Nokia phones get smarter over time. pic.twitter.com/50aLqColh7
The Nokia 6 (2017) features a 5.5-inch display, 32GB of internal storage with microSD, a 16-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM and a Snapdragon 430 chipset with up to 4GB of RAM.
It launched with Android Nougat and was updated to Android Oreo a little over a year ago. It even went on to receive the Android 8.1 update last Spring as HMD kept its commitment to keep its lineup "pure, secure, and up to date" for as long as possible. The Nokia 6 now joins devices like the Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7.1, and Nokia 7 Plus to offer the latest version of Android.
This leaves the Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 1 as the final few handsets in HMD's lineup to be updated to Android Pie. HMD is ambitiously hoping to have their entire lineup running Android Pie by the end of Q2 2019.
HMD Global's Cheif Product Officer, Joho Sarvikas announced the update on Twitter:
It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Nokia 5 (2017) has just been updated to Android 9 Pie! Nokia Phones truly get better over time! pic.twitter.com/HbwKxilXc8
Interestingly the Nokia 5 was released before the company unveiled its Android One handsets. Android One technically should be updated to newer versions of Android before its regular counterparts. However, HMD Global has still to release Android Pie for the newer Android One based Nokia 5.1.
In any case, HMD Global wants to complete its Android Pie updates by June 2019. This leaves the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 6 a short window to make the jump to the newer version of Android.
With Android Pie, the Nokia 8 Sirocco gains new features like App Actions, Slices, Adaptive Battery, new system navigation based on predictions and suggestions, and Digital Wellbeing functionality. Digital Wellbeing on your Android device lets you better manage your smartphone use with features like App Timers, Wind Down, and Do Not Disturb. As a member of the Android One family, the Nokia 8 Sirocco will offer a “pure Google” software experience. On top of the Android Pie features, HMD Global has also included the December Security update for Android.
According to NokiaPowerUser, the update is being pushed out to batches over-the-air and is reportedly 1.4GB in size. Once you receive the OTA update notification, it is recommended that you connect to strong Wi-Fi and have your device fully charged before initiating the update.
The Nokia 8 is not an Android One product like some of its siblings, which would mean that it isn't restricted to giving customers the pure stock Android experience. But HMD Global is not known for tampering with the Android formula too much, so we should be seeing a fairly standard set of improvements to the device including the Adaptive Battery, Adaptive Brightness, intuitive navigation and various notification improvements along with security upgrades offered by Android Pie.
HMD Global has started seeding out Android 9.0 Pie for the Nokia 8, but only as part of a public beta program. We assume that once the beta is concluded successful, the update will be pushed out to all users around the world.
HMD Global breathed new life into the Nokia brand back in 2016, releasing solid yet affordable Android smartphones into the market and providing customers with stellar software support for their new devices.
HMD Global has already pushed the Android Pie update out to the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 7.1. While the update was initially scheduled to arrive for the Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November, HMD's Chief Product Officer explained that (while) the Nokia brand remains committed to pushing updates “as fast as possible”, but alas, sometimes the unforeseen happens.
Now by announcing the release of Android 9 Pie for the Nokia 8 as a public beta, we see HMD is cautious about the release, ensuring it is bug-free before reaching the general public. If you would like to test out Android 9 Pie on your Nokia 8, head over to the Nokia Beta Labs page to get started.
HMD Global has been offering stellar software support for their Nokia device lineup, quickly pushing out Android 9.0 Pie to the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 7 Plus. Now the Nokia 7.1 has become the latest handset to receive the newest version of Android.
The news of the update was shared by HMD Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas on Twitter, who reiterated the company's commitment to offering the Android Pie update "across the portfolio as fast as possible".
The Nokia 7.1 is a popular mid-range smartphone, available across multiple markets including the US for a reasonable $350. The handset features a 5.8-inch display, up to 64GB of internal storage with microSD expansion, dual (12MP+5MP) rear cameras, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, a 3060mAh battery and a Snapdragon 636 chipset with up to 4GB of RAM.
The update is being pushed out over-the-air (OTA) and in phases to ensure the “highest quality and experience” is delivered. It is important to note that “some markets with longer technical approval cycles” may have to wait a while before the update is available to them. In any case, once you receive the OTA notification, make sure your battery is fully charged and that you are connected to WiFi before downloading and installing the update.
Once you receive Android Pie you will gain access to features line its adaptive battery, Google Lens integration, a new gesture-based navigation, improved notifications and much more.
Back in August, HMD Global committed to updating their entire lineup of Android smartphones to the latest version. The most recent handset to benefit is the Nokia 6.1 Plus, which is now receiving the Android 9 Pie software update.
The Nokia 6.1 Plus follows in the footsteps of the Nokia 7 Plus and the regular Nokia 6.1 which have both been updated to Android Pie. The news of the update was announced by HMD Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas on Twitter.
The Nokia 6.1 Plus was initially released as the China-exclusive, Nokia X6. While the handset never made its way to the United States, it is available in a number of international territories. The handset features a 5.8-inch display, 64GB of internal storage with microSD expansion, dual (16MP+5MP) rear cameras, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 3060mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
With the Android Pie update, the handset now gains features like an adaptive battery, Google Lens integration, a new gesture-based navigation, improved notifications and much more.
The Nokia 6.1, which was originally released in May last year with Android 8.1 Oreo is now receiving the Android 9 Pie software update. The news was shared on Twitter by HMD Global's Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas.
This makes the Nokia 6.1 the second device in the company's lineup to receive the latest version of Android, which brings features like App Actions, Adaptive Battery, Adaptive Brightness, Slices and a new way to navigate your system.
Since such updates are released in waves, it may be a while before the update is available for your device. Once you receive the update notification, make sure your device is fully charged and you are connected to a strong WiFi connection before you initiate the update.
While HMD Global has since announced its successor in the form of the Nokia 7.1, the Nokia 6.1 is still a decent mid-ranger. It features a 5.5-inch display 1080p IPS display, 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 16 MP Zeiss branded camera, a fingerprint reader, an 8 MP front camera, a 3000mAh battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor with 4GB of RAM.
You can purchase this GSM handset in the US from various online retailers including Amazon, BestBuy, and B&H for around $230.
HMD Global has begun the official rollout of the Android 9.0 Pie Software update for the Nokia 7 Plus. After HMD Global confirmed that its entire Nokia portfolio will be updated to Android Pie, it was just a matter of time for its top mid-ranger to receive the update. But after a few issues the company faced, it looks like it is finally here for consumers.
The news was revealed by HMD Global's CEO, Juho Sarvikas on Twitter. While HMD Global hasn't released an official changelog, as a member of the Android One program, we expect the Nokia 7 Plus will receive most of the features available for Google's Pixel phones.
With Android Pie, Nokia 7 Plus owners will gain access to features like the Do Not Disturb mode, a Dashboard feature providing a detailed view of all your mobile activities, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness functionality, as well as the gesture-based intuitive navigation.
