Home
News
You are here

Verizon confirms Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge won't get Android Nougat until early 2017

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Dec 06, 2016, 4:05 PM

14comments

Verizon confirms Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge won't get Android Nougat until early 2017

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are supposed to be among the first Samsung smartphones to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update, and we're hoping that will happen by the end of the year.

The South Korean company has already kicked off the Galaxy Beta Program in the UK, U.S. and a few other countries, where select Galaxy S7/S7 edge owners get to test Android Nougat before the update goes public.

Unfortunately, Verizon's Galaxy S7/S7 edge won't be among the models to receive the update this year if Samsung plans to do that. The carrier confirmed that the Android Nougat update for these two smartphones will be launched early next year.

Dear Customers, Verizon will stay on the original software for the remainder of this trial. Beta trial users will be upgraded to the commercial N release when it is available early next year. Thanks, Galaxy Beta Program Team

So, if you're a Verizon customers who got into beta you already know that you won't be getting Android Nougat on your Galaxy S7/S7 edge. If you're not a member of the beta, consider yourself informed about the next major Android update for these two devices, which won't be arriving until 2017.

The reasons behind Verizon's decision to cancel the release of Android Nougat to the Galaxy S7/S7 edge this year is unknown, but not unexpected. Samsung and Big Red don't have a good relation.

PhoneArena is on Instagram. Follow us to stay updated with fresh news and flashy media from the world of mobile!

source: SamMobile

View Full Bio

Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings 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.