Android Nougat is name of Android 7.0 (and 7.1), a successor of Android Marshmallow (Android 6.0).
The name was announced on June 30, 2016. The official release of Android Nougat was August 22, 2016 will be in August/September 2016 with new Nexus devices.
As in other Android major updates, Android Nougat introduced many enhancements and new features.
Some prominent new features and enhancements in Android Nougat will include: Multi-window, revamped notification shade and quick settings panel, updated Doze mode, better graphics (especially for games), suggestions in settings, package identifier for apps that are not from Google Play store.
We will cover the new features in the this Android Nougat Guides page gradually.
Please note, this page is dedicated to Android Nougat (Android 7.0/7,1). You may check this page for any questions related to Android Marshmallow, this page for Lollipop, and this page for generic Android.
This is a live page: new guides and tutorials will be added regularly after they are well tested and checked.
So, if you cannot find the guide you want, please let us know in the comment box below so that we can speed-up the the release for any relevant guides.
You can also post any Android Nougat related questions of problems (if they are not addressed in any released guides). We will try to help you find the solution. Improved Doze, Bundled notifications, Direct reply and notification control, Direct Boot, Seamless update, and Quick Settings bar and Customizable Quick Settings. Read on….
Some of the nee features in Android Nougat 7.0 was explained in this guide. These include: Vulkan API, Split-screen mode (multi window), Quick switch between most recent 2 apps,Data saver, Lock screen wallpaper and screen saver, Improved Doze, Bundled notifications, Direct reply and notification control, Direct Boot, Seamless update, and Quick Settings bar and Customizable Quick Settings. Read on….
This Android Nougat guide explains the top 5 new features in Android Nougat 7.1 (compared to Android Nougat 7.0) and the difference between Android Nougat 7.1 new features and Pixel phone exclusive features. Read on...
You can get Android Nougat update for your device through OTA or PC.
This Android Nougat guide explains how to get Android Nougat update and why some owners cannot get the udpate.
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Everything you need know about split-screen mode (multi window view) in Android Nougat 7.0/7.1. This Android Nougat guide shows you how to use split-screen mode, how to resize app window, how to exit multi window view and how to use freeform mode. Read on….
Android Nougat migrated some system UI tuner features into quick settings panel and allows you to customize the quick settings panel in Android Nougat.
This Android Nougat guide shows you how to access, use and customize quick settings panel in Android Nougat
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Android Nougat introduced bundled notifications, directly reply and notification control in the notification panel.
This Android Nougat guide shows you how to use these three new features in Android Nougat notification panel.
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Android Nougat display size (aka display scale) allows you to adjust all display elements including text, app icon size, button size, notifications, images and others.
This Android Nougat guide show you why and when you need to use display size in Android Nougat and how to change display size in Android Nougat.
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Android Nougat introduced a new quick settings bar in the notification shade to let you access quick settings when reading notifications.
You can customize the buttons in Android Nougat quick settings bar so that frequently used quick setting buttons are put in the bar.
This Android Nougat guide explains what is the Android Nougat quick settings bar, how to access, use and customize it.
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Android Nougat data saver can help you save mobile data and reduce battery usage without compromising user experience.
This Android Nougat guide explains to you what is data saver in Android Nougat and how to use this new feature in Android Nougat.
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Android Nougat has a built-in call blocking feature. You can use this built-in Android Nougat call blocking allows you to block unwanted calls and messages in all Android Nougat phones. You do not need any third-party apps.
This Android Nougat guide shows you how to block calls and messages with Android Nougat call blocking and how to add a number to the list of blocked numbers in different ways.
Android Nougat allows you set different wallpapers for home screen and lock screen.
This Android Nougat guide explains how to set up Android Nougat lock screen wallpaper (different from home screen wallpaper).
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