HMD Global has released Android 10 for Nokia 8.1: what's new and when to wait for an update

HMD Global's chief product manager Juho Sarvikas announced on Twitter an update to Android 10 for Nokia 8.1.

What's new

The firmware came out with build number V4.15B and weighs 1.4 GB Of the main software innovations, a dark theme can be noted that changes not only the interface, but also some applications, navigation control gestures and the Smart Reply function. In addition, the company's developers added more location and privacy settings to the system, as well as the September security patch.

Android 10 upgrade for Nokia 8.1 starts today! First on SD710 to bring new features such as Dark theme, Gesture Navigation and more. Staying the course to be the first across the portfolio! Nokia phones #Keepgettingbetter #nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/U9g1jZHtA6

- Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 9, 2019

When to expect

The firmware has already begun to be gradually distributed to smartphones. As usual, you will have to wait a bit until the OTA gets to your device.

Recall that the next in line for the update is the flagship Nokia 9 PureView and budget smartphone Nokia 7.1.