Rabu, 24 Mei 2017

Samsung Galaxy Nougat Problems: 5 Things to Know

Samsung Galaxy Nougat Problems: 5 Things to Know


The Samsung Galaxy Android Nougat update delivers some exciting changes but it’s also plagued with a variety of problems including abnormal battery drain, finicky GPS, busted Wi-Fi, and broken Bluetooth connectivity.

Last year, Samsung released an Android 7.0 Nougat beta for select Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners. The beta gave users a chance to try the software and its features and it also gave testers a chance to report bugs ahead of the release release.

Samsung’s Galaxy Nougat beta wiped out some issues but Android Nougat problems have slipped through the cracks into the final Android Nougat updates for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Tab S2, and others.

Unsurprisingly, there are also problems plaguing the version of Android Nougat powering the company’s new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.

With those problems in mind, we want to take a broad look at the Android Nougat issues affecting Samsung’s Galaxy devices.

This roundup includes a look at the current climate, some resources for those running into trouble, and a look at what’s next from Google and Samsung.

How to Prepare for Android Nougat

The first thing you need to know about Samsung Galaxy Android Nougat problems is that they’re unpredictable.

While many Galaxy smartphone and tablet users will emerge from the Nougat installation process without a headache, others will encounter small bugs and/or major issues with Samsung’s new operating system.

This is why we recommend doing some prep work before you install an Android Nougat update. A little preparation can go a long way toward preventing issues.

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To help you, we’ve put together a game plan that will take you some of the steps to take before installing Android Nougat on your Galaxy device.

You don’t need to take every single step but at the very least you’ll want to make sure you’ve backed up all of your important files.

If you’re new to Android or you simply want to cover all of your bases, take a look at our walkthrough. It could help you prevent Android Nougat problems.

You should also take a look at a few things we recommend after you install Android Nougat on your Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, or Galaxy Note 5.  You might find something useful there as well.

Samsung Galaxy Nougat Problems

As the Nougat roll out picks up speed we’re starting to hear more about the Android 7.0 issues plaguing the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Tab, and other Galaxy-branded devices.

Galaxy S8 Nougat Problems

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are two of the best smartphones available but they’re far from perfect.

Owners of Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 are complaining about a wide range of problems ranging from poor battery life to issues with the fingerprint sensor to problems with GPS to annoying random reboot issues.

These Galaxy S8 Nougat issues are similar to the other Android 7.0 problems plaguing older Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

For a more detailed look at Galaxy S8 problems, take a look at our guide. It runs down the most important things Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners need to know as we push deeper into the year.

Galaxy S7 Nougat Problems

Samsung Galaxy S7 owners are complaining about various Wi-Fi issues, issues with the camera, issues with sound/speakers, abnormal battery drain, Bluetooth issues, LED notification issues, lag, keyboard problems, installation issues, issues with SMS and calls, Theme Store issues, problems with WhatsApp, and various issues with Samsung Pass.

Samsung’s also acknowledged issues with screen mirroring when using the Quick Connect feature. If screen mirroring is busted, you might need to download the Screen Mirroring patch from the Google Play Store.

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Now that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Nougat updates are rolling out in the United States, we’re starting to see U.S. users complain about various Android 7.0 issues.

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 users are complaining about installation problems, Wi-Fi problems, issues with battery life, a problem wherein apps are vanishing from the home screen, abnormal amounts of UI lag, voice issues, notification issues, and predictive text problems.

Sprint Galaxy S7 Nougat users are complaining about issues with GPS strength, connection errors, and random reboots.

On AT&T, Galaxy S7 users are experiencing issues with the fingerprint sensor, problems with Samsung Browser, GPS issues, and abnormal battery drain problems.

Verizon Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge users aren’t immune to the problems plaguing Samsung’s flagships from 2016. We’re also seeing complaints about broken Wi-Fi, issues with notifications, weird battery drain, and lag.

We expect the list of Nougat issues to grow as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Android Nougat updates hit more devices.

Galaxy S6 Nougat Problems

We’re also seeing a number of complaints about Samsung’s Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6 Edge+ Nougat updates.

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Nougat include bad battery life, problems with RAM management, lag and lockups, jagged animations, overheating, GPS issues, Bluetooth issues, and various installation issues.

Sprint Galaxy S6 users are complaining about issues with charging, random reboots, and odd Wi-Fi problems.

Verizon Galaxy S6 users are seeing Wi-Fi problems, problems with Amazon’s Kindle, slow app response time, and more.

This is precisely why you should prepare your device for the Android 7.0 Nougat update. This is also why you should take your time with Nougat.

Yes, it’s an exciting update but if you’re having a solid experience on Android Marshmallow (or something older like Lollipop), you’ll want to really dig into Nougat feedback before making your move.

Galaxy Note 5 Nougat Problems

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Nougat update is also rolling out in force and we’re also hearing about some of the issues plaguing Samsung’s big screen device.

Galaxy Note 5 Nougat users are noticing installation problems, weird battery drain and connectivity issues including wonky Bluetooth.

Others are running into issues with various first and third-party applications including Samsung Pay, random reboots, problems with the LED light and notifications, issues with GPS, missing widgets, and installation issues.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Nougat release is still pretty limited and we expect complaints to pickup as the update rolls out to more users.

Galaxy Tab Nougat Problems

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 owners are also running into various problems with their version of Android 7.0 Nougat.

Some Galaxy Tab S2 users are noticing Wi-Fi issues, slow charging problems, UI lag, Bluetooth problems, and issues with Google Play.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Nougat update is still extremely limited and we expect Nougat problems to emerge on board the next batch of updates.

Where to Find Feedback

As we push away from the start of Samsung’s Android 7.0 Nougat roll out, current and future Nougat users need to keep an eye on feedback.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, or another Galaxy device running Nougat, now would be a good time to start taking a look at feedback from those who are on the Android 7.0 Nougat update.

This feedback will alert you to potential Nougat problems as well as the potential benefits of installing the new operating system on your device.

Ultimately, this feedback could help you decide if you want to install Nougat on day one or wait for Samsung/your carrier to roll out a bug fixer to address issues.

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We recently put together a list of reasons to, and not to, install the Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Nougat update.

We recently gave the Galaxy S6 Nougat update, the Galaxy Note 5 Nougat update, and the Galaxy Tab Nougat update the same treatment. If you’re on the fence about Android Nougat, that’s a great place to start.

We also recommend XDA-Developers and Android Central Forums. These are two excellent resources and they’re worth bookmarking.

Once carriers start pushing out Android Nougat you’ll want to head to carrier-specific forums on XDA-Developers or the official forums at carriers like AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. We’ll see a ton of feedback emerge there.

You should also use social media sites like Twitter to gather valuable feedback from your fellow Galaxy users.

How to Fix Galaxy Android Nougat Problems

If you do run into an Android Nougat update on your Galaxy device there’s no need to panic. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix your issue from the comfort of your chair.

To start, you’ll want to take a look at our list of fixes for the most common Samsung Galaxy Nougat problems.

Our list includes fixes for abnormal battery life, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, bad Bluetooth, UI lag, and more.

We’ve also put together some tips to improve Nougat performance on the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5, and Galaxy Tab.

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If you can’t find your fix there, XDA-Developers, Twitter, Android-centric forums like Android Central, and carrier forums are also great resources.

If you were having an excellent experience on Marshmallow you can also flash back to the older version of Android if you think that will improve your device’s performance.

What’s Next

If you can’t find a fix for your Galaxy Android Nougat problem know that you’ll probably be on your own for long stretches.

We expect Samsung and its carrier partners to push out bug fixes to address Nougat issues but these updates can, and probably will, be sporadic.

The good news is that Samsung and its carrier partners are rolling out stability patches to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and other devices.

The Galaxy S7 patches are tiny, less than 100MB, but they include bug fixes and performance enhancements.

AT&T recently rolled out Nougat bug fix updates to its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge bringing an Advanced Messaging fix, AT&T Messages Backup & Sync fix, Wi-Fi calling fix, Video Calling improvement, and various other fixes and improvements to the devices.

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 patch, comes with a remedy for the red tint issue. There’s also a chance your update will bring some additional bug fixes.

For instance, AT&T’s new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Nougat builds deliver a Force Close fix for Data Quality Assessment (DQA) error pop-up, 5G Access Point (AP) Wi-Fi compatibility fix, and Bixby button key short press timing change.

T-Mobile’s also released bug fix updates for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ which come with a fix for intermittent call failure fix.

Samsung will also continue to roll out monthly security updates to its Galaxy devices though there’s no guarantee they will have bug fixes on board.

It’s also worth noting that Samsung’s version of Android Nougat update is based on Android 7.0, not Android 7.1.1 Nougat or Android 7.1.2. Android 7.1.2 is now the most up-to-date version of Android Nougat.

It’s unclear if Samsung plans to deploy Android 7.1.1 or Android 7.1.2 to its Galaxy smartphones and tablets though there are some signs of life.

A recent Samsung Nougat benchmark shows Android 7.1.1 on board a Galaxy A3. More recent benchmarks show the update being tested on the Galaxy S7.  These are both good signs but benchmarks can be faked.

Google’s Android 7.1.2 update is “an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements, so it includes a number of bug fixes and optimizations, along with a small number of enhancements for carriers and users.”

It could prove useful to Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, and Galaxy Tab users struggling on Nougat.

For more on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and Android 7.1.2 Nougat, take a look at our walkthrough. It’ll get you caught up with the latest software updates from Google.

And if you are dealing with issues, keep those fingers crossed. Fixes from Google/Samsung/your carrier could be coming soon.

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Install Nougat If You Want Better Security
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Install Nougat If You Want Better Security

Let’s start with some basics.

If you value your security, and most of you probably do, you’ll want to think about installing the Galaxy S7 Nougat update soon after it arrives for your device. 

Every month, Google and Samsung release important security patches for Android devices. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Android Nougat updates should bring the latest security patches to your device.

Samsung’s initial batch of Galaxy S7 Nougat updates delivered the company’s January security update while upcoming updates could deliver the patches from the February security update. You can read more about their contents on Samsung’s website. 

If you failed to download or receive an older security update (December, November, etc), the patches from those updates might be baked into your version of Nougat. If not, you might be forced to install them manually before you can download Nougat. 

On top of the patches, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Nougat update brings Samsung Pass, a way to secure your identity using biometric data rather than entering your password or ID. 

Samsung Pass is like a master key for your various logins and it relies on Galaxy S7’s fingerprint scanner. The biometric data is encrypted and stored safely by Samsung Knox.
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