Samsung resumed its roll-out of Android 8.0 Oreo earlier this month.
The South Korean technology firm had to halt the software roll-out to Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners earlier this month after it was discovered the update triggered random shutdowns for some users.
Thankfully, Samsung managed to fix the problem and resumed the update process.
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users should see Android Oreo land on their handset in the coming weeks, although who purchased the phone from a mobile carrier might face a longer wait.
As the roll-out continues, Samsung announced plans to bring the update to more devices in its line-up.
The technology giant confirmed that Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy Note 5 owners would be able to update to Android Oreo in the coming months.
Samsung launched its Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 models back in 2015.
It’s unusual for the company to update devices that have been on the market for that long to the latest and greatest version of its operating system.
However, US mobile network T-Mobile appears to have confirmed the news on its website.
The mobile carrier updated its support pages for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy Note 5 development to: “Phase: Complete: Version 8.0 Oreo.”
T-Mobile confirmed to technology blog Neowin that it planned to push-out Android 8.0 Oreo to the three year-old smartphones.
The company stated: “T-Mobile and the device manufacturer have agreed to support a new software update.”
Unfortunately, there’s no word on when the new software will be available for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy Note 5 owners.
Also, while those in possession of unlocked Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5 handset are sure to get the software update direct from Samsung, it’s unclear whether every mobile network will be bothered to go through the hassle of updating a three year-old handset.
Regardless, the fact that Samsung is working to try and bring Oreo to older devices should reassure those worried about the longevity of its handsets.