HMD Global has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update to its affordable Nokia 3 smartphone. Launched last year, the Nokia 3 came with Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. With the fresh update, performance and experience improvements will be available to all users. Also Read - Kari and The Lost Shrines game Review: A game you can play once
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How to update
If you are a Nokia 3 user, the update should be available over-the-air. In case you do not receive the update automatically, you can go to the device settings and check it manually. The rollout begins today, however, it may take a few days to arrive on Nokia 3 units worldwide.
Nokia 3 specifications
Priced at Rs 9,499 in India, the Nokia 3 is equipped with a 5.0-inch HD IPS LCD display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by a MediaTek quad-core 1.3GHz SoC paired with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage.
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For optics, there’s an 8-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The Nokia 3 is fueled by 2,630mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB.