As announced earlier, HMD Global starts releasing Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for its entry-level Nokia 3 and the update comes as build V3.220. If you own a Nokia 3, then here is how to get the Oreo beta build right now on your device. The company has already released Oreo Beta for Nokia 8, Nokia 6 and Nokia 5. It is expected that the Nokia 3 will get the stable Android Oreo update by early 2018, so inexperienced users recommended to stay on stable Nougat.
Nokia 3 Android 8.0 Oreo (V3.220) Beta update weighs around 1.7GB and brings several new features to the device. To get this update users should sign-up for Nokia Beta Labs program. Also, users should connect their device to a good Wi-Fi to download the OTA update.
Nokia 3 Android Oreo Beta will bring features such as Picture-in-Picture mode (PIP), notification dots, Adaptive icons, faster boot up, Auto-fill passwords, latest Google security patch (February 2018), Keyboard navigation, Background limits, and much more.
Users can also experience dark and light themes that changes according to wallpaper color theme, Pixel 2 like launcher, redesigned power menu, revamped settings menu, new icon shapes for status bar and more.
Interested owners of Nokia 3 can register for the beta program right now (details below). Keep in mind that this is a beta release, so it might includes several bugs that are not yet identified. We recommend not installing it on your prime device.
How to Join Nokia 3 Oreo Beta Program
– Go to Nokia Beta Labs and sign up for a membership.
– After sign-in, input your device’s IMEI number and Network Operator name.
– Accept the beta software license terms and register for beta labs.
– After approval, you will get the Oreo Beta software update via OTA.
[Update] You can also download and install the Oreo Beta firmware build V3.220 manually on your Nokia 3. Thanks to Nokia Tips, download the update file from here and install it either via ADB sideload or directly via stock recovery.
