Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips
Before one hour ago my Google Pixel getting OTA update Android 8.0 Oreo. Now my Google Pixel upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo OS. This Android 8.0 Oreo has several great features including Picture-in-picture mode, background process limit, Android instant apps, Notification dots, Adaptive icons, smart text selection, faster start-up & app sign-in, Google Play Protect security scans and more. This software update will upgrade your Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, and Nexus device to Android 8.0 Oreo.
Try to get OTA update Pixel and Pixel XL to Android 8.0 Oreo using Wi-Fi, sometimes downloading updates over a mobile network or while roaming may cause an additional charge.
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- Download android 8.0 Oreo OTA update for Pixel and Nexus devices
Pixel XL and Google Pixel Getting OTA Update Android 8.0 Oreo OS
Step 1: Go to Settings in your Pixel and Pixel XL 7.1.2 devices.
Step 2: Under the system section, tap on About device.
Step 3: Tap on System update.
You can see the above screen when getting officially android 8.0 Oreo OTA update. This Android 8.0 Oreo OS update size is 938.4 MB.
Step 4: Tap on Download and install.
Now system updates downloading to upgrade your Pixel and Pixel XL to Android 8.0 Oreo. After completed download, automatically system updates installing in your Pixel and Pixel XL 7.1.2 devices.
Step 5: Tap on Restart now to update Android 7.1.2 to Android 8.0 Oreo in your Pixel and Pixel XL.
Restart your pixel device one or two minutes. And you’re Google Pixel and Pixel XL device updated latest Android 8.0 Oreo versions.
To check your device version Go to Settings > System > System updates
Now you’re Google Pixel and Pixel XL device looks completely different from Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS. In Android 8.0 Oreo notification panel color change, snooze notification from the home screen and phone settings totally changed.
Top Best Android 8.0 Oreo Features
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Picture-in-Picture mode
Use two apps at once in your android 8.0 Oreo devices. Watch YouTube videos while reading or chatting on WhatsApp or Facebook.
Also Read: Enable Picture-in-Picture mode on Android 8.0 Oreo
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Autofill Framework
Log in your account or app without entering a password, just give permission to apps want to log in. It will remember your login details.
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Android Instant Apps
This android 8.0 feature is useful when Pixel and Pixel XL has not available space and need to install new apps. Using Android install apps feature, access apps from anywhere without downloading from Google Play store. Users can easily access any apps with a single click on a URL, just like a webpage. No installation needed for apps.
Don’t miss this: Top best Android 8.0 Oreo features and release date
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Google Play Protect
Google Play protect is built into every Pixel, Nexus, and other android devices. It will scan all play store apps to protect your phone data and device safe.
Read this: 3 ways Enable Google Play Protect on Pixel and Nexus devices
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Background Process Limit
This is one of the best android 8.0 Oreo features to save battery life Google Pixel, Nexus, and other android devices. Automatically limit background apps activity, location, Wi-Fi, and other apps when not in use.
And that’s all. I hope you’re Pixel XL and Google Pixel getting OTA to update android 8.0 Oreo. This upgrade Google Pixel to Android 8.0 Oreo makes your device totally different. If you have any problem getting Android 8.0 Oreo OTA update, let us know below comment box. We will respond as soon as possible.