Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) soon to receive Android 8.0 Oreo in the United States

Surprisingly, many (if not all) Galaxy J series smartphones will receive Android Oreo updates sooner or later. Even the budget-friendly Galaxy J3 (2017) is getting the update in many parts of the world. Perhaps not many of you know that the Galaxy J3 (2017) made its debut in the United States under different names depending on the carrier.

Luckily, it looks like Samsung is going to update all versions of the Galaxy J3 (2017) in the United States very soon. Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime, Galaxy Express Prime 2, and Galaxy Amp Prime 2 have just been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance and they all come with Android 8.0 Oreo on board.

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) that's now available for purchase in the United States has been certified as well, so expect to receive Android Oreo too if you own this particular model.

Although it's not yet available for download, all Galaxy J3 (2017) owners in the US should get the Android 8.0 Oreo update in the coming weeks. We'll update the story when various carriers across the country confirm the update's availability, so stay tuned.