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Honor fails to keep its promise, says Honor 8 will not receive Android 8.0 Oreo

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Jan 17, 2018, 2:39 AM

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Last month, Honor's CEO, George Zao said in an interview that his company plans to release Android 8.0 Oreo update for Honor 8 and Honor 8 Pro very soon. The first of the two, Honor 8 was very well received by the press and consumers alike, which made Honor's decision to offer the update looks even smarter.

Unfortunately, it appears that the Chinese company changed its mind merely a month after the statement of its CEO. Honor India has just confirmed that due to “hardware and software limitations,” Honor 8 will not be getting Android 8.0 Oreo.

… we regret to inform you that Honor 8 is not compatible for Android Oreo update due to hardware and software limitations. We always work for our customers and we are really glad to have you as an Honor customer. Inconvenience is regretted.

Honor went on to say the smartphone will continue to receive security updates when needed, probably for a few more years. It's hard to understand how a smartphone like the Honor 8 is limited by hardware when even the Nokia 2 will receive Android 8.0 Oreo in some form.

So, there you have it, folks, Honor 8 has been removed from the list of smartphones to get Android 8.0 Oreo. At least until the Chinese company changes its mind again.

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source: Honor India

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.