Note: New updates can be found at the bottom.
Original Post (April 12): Nokia 8 Sirocco Android 10 Update to arrive within Q2 2020 says support [ Android 10 internal beta available to Download]
Nokia 8 Sirocco was launched back in February 2018 by HMD global. The smartphone was initially launched with the Android 8 Oreo, and as it is an Android One device, it later got Android 9 Pie update, which is now an older version as Android 10 is are already out in the market for months. A lot of people are asking for Android 10 update for Nokia 8 Sirocco for quite some time now.
Every day some users on Twitter and other social media sites asking about the Android 10 update for Nokia 8 Sirocco. If you own a Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphone and wondering when Android 10 update will arrive on the device then here is some news for you. Nokia Mobile twitter handle replied to the comment of a user saying the Android 10 update for Nokia 8 Sirocco will arrive within Q2 2020. Check out the official tweet below:
As per earlier Nokia’s Android 10 update roadmap, Nokia 8 Sirocco was listed to get Android 10 update is Q1 2020. But last month, Nokia’s Android 10 update roadmap was changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out what Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global tweeted:
While we have taken all the steps to fight COVID-19, we still aim to be the fastest brand to update its portfolio to Android 10. Although our schedule changed a bit, we’re proud to announce a number of phones will be upgraded soon and excited to share our new roadmap: pic.twitter.com/nKEYSkI8Ow
— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 11, 2020
Nokia 8 Sirocco Android 10 beta built :
XDA senior member, hikari_calyx has recently leaked the beta builds of Android 10 OS for Nokia 8 Sirocco. You can download and install it on your smartphone from the link given below.
Nokia 8 Sirocco internal Android 10 beta built
We know you are waiting for a long time to get the stable Android 10 update on your Nokia 8 Sirocco. But, to update OS without any bugs, companies require time, and you will also not want an update with a lot of bugs. So, you have to be patient, and it will be worth it.
Nokia 8 Sirocco Specifications ;
| Display | 5.5 inches |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″, 1.4µm |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 13 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, AF |
| Software | Android 8.0 (Oreo), Android One |
| Battery | 3260 mAh |
Note: We will update the post when any news about the Nokia 8 Sirocco Android 10 update arrives, So stay tuned. Also, share this story on Twitter, tagging Nokia, and HMD global, so they may listen to the users as soon as possible.
UPDATE : April 15
Android 10 update for Nokia 8 Sirocco is now rolling out. The version number of this new update is V5.120. The update also include April 2020 security patch.
What’s New
- Dark mode – Take it easy on your eyes
- Smart reply- Save more time with recommended actions.
- Gesture navigation – Get around with a swipe and a pull.
- Additional controls for privacy and location
- Google Security Patch (2020-04)
To ensure a smooth roll out the update is dispatched in Waves.
The first wave includes:
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- Georgia
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- India
- Iraq
- Iran
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Mongolia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Ukraine
10% of all these approved markets will receive the Update today. 50% by April 18th and on the April 20th 100% of these approved markets will have received Android 10.
