Android 7.0 Galaxy S7: Nougat Update Hitting Samsung Handsets In Canada

Canadian carriers including SaskTel, Bell, Virgin Mobile, EastLink, Wind Mobile and Freedom Mobile are now updating their Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge handsets to Android 7.0 Nougat, according to SamMobile.

Galaxy S7 handsets are receiving the G935W8VLU2BQB6 version software, while Galaxy S7 Edge handsets are receiving the G935W8VLU2BQB6 version, which till take them from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to Android 7.0 Nougat. The 1.3GB software update will require a Wi-Fi connection and a fully charged battery to be installed. The update should hit devices wirelessly without having to check for it manually.

The Android 7.0 Nougat update has been under way since mid-January. All U.S. carriers have updated their handsets and other Samsung devices including the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7 Active have also begun receiving updates.

Canada’s most popular carrier Rogers, has not yet rolled out the Nougat update but is expected to do so starting March 20.

The Nougat update also includes Google’s February security patch.

While Samsung continues to update its devices, Google is preparing to release an official version of its latest patch updating for Android Nougat. Android 7.1.2 is expected to hit Pixel and Nexus devices starting April 3.

Samsung was expected to update its Galaxy S7 handsets to Android 7.1.1; however, devices have been receiving the original Android 7.0 software. It is possible upcoming devices, such as the Galaxy S8 may release running either Android 7.1.1 or Android 7.1.2, if reports are to be believed.

Google is also preparing to showcase early details about the upcoming Android O during its I/O conference in May. There the tech giant will likely give details about when the next software version will release.