Google unveils Android Nougat for Nexus devices

People who have been using the open beta Android 7.0 will notice that there aren’t that many differences, Google simply made the Android 7.0 Nougat OS more stable and simply added some changes to make it an overall solid OS. Simply follow our guide for installing Marshmallow OTAs if you need to learn how to do this and be sure to take note of which Android version you are now on before downloading.

The updates have started rolling out to the Nexus devices already.

Google have also improved on Doze mode, which was originally on Android Marshmallow.

For months we’ve been wondering when it would arrive, as technically Google had until sometime in September to meet their goal.

This list also includes Nexus Android 7.0 Nougat download links for the Pixel C, and will soon feature the Nexus Player link source as well. If the OTA update hasn’t hit your device yet, be patient; Google said the update should be rolling out to everyone over the next several weeks. As the upload to AOSP really doesn’t affect how Nougat runs on your Nexus device, or whether updates will be quicker. “There are over 250 major features in Android Nougat”, the company said. Features like multi-window display and a new notifications pane make it easier to reply to messages quickly and take action with fewer clicks.

For security, there is file-based encryption and Direct Boot (to help your device startup faster) features.

Android 7.0 has carved an unusual path through its pre-release.

Android Nougat will be available on the following devices as an over the air update.

The Quick Settings – those toggles you see when you swipe down from the top of the screen – are getting a revamp too, giving you more control over which ones you want to see there and where they’re placed.

2013’s Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 tablet won’t be supported by Android 7.0, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given that neither device was included in Google’s beta testing programme.

These devices have now received Nougat as Google sends out updates to Nexus smartphones and tablets directly, which is why many consider buying these devices in the first place.