SM-N9500 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Changes in Android 8 for SM-N9500

Android 8, also known as Oreo, brought numerous updates and enhancements compared to the previous Android version. For the SM-N9500 from Samsung, running the baseband N9500ZHU4CSA1, these changes were particularly noticeable.

Firstly, the performance of the device saw significant improvements. The introduction of the "Resource Allocation" feature allowed for better memory management, resulting in faster app execution. Power management was also enhanced, contributing to increased battery life.

Secondly, the user interface experienced notable changes. The notification system was improved, allowing better management of notifications with the ability to dismiss app alerts directly from the notification shade. The overall design of the user interface was also refined for greater consistency and ease of use.

Regarding privacy, Android 8 introduced new features such as an improved "Do Not Disturb" mode, which gives users better control over incoming notifications. Additionally, privacy was strengthened by giving users greater control over the permissions granted to apps.

For app management, the new "Picture-in-Picture" feature was introduced, allowing users to watch videos while using other applications. Furthermore, app performance was optimized to run more smoothly.

Finally, Android 8 provided new security updates, enhancing device protection against potential threats. These updates include patches for security vulnerabilities and improvements in encryption systems.