Devices With Snapdragon 845, 660 and 636 Already Support Android P: Qualcomm

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 10 May 2018

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Close on the heels of Google I/O announcement, Qualcomm has revealed that it is working on an infrastructure development project which will ensure that OEMs are able to implement Project Treble in a better way.

Having said that, Qualcomm has revealed that its recent chips like Snapdragon 845, Snapdragon 660, and Snapdragon 636 are already optimized to receive Android version updates. This was made possible because Google let chipset maker in on upcoming Android builds for smoother and faster public updates.

Also Read: 11 Android P Features- Exciting Changes Coming to the Next Android Version

Over the years, Android fragmentation has been a painful bottleneck for Google. That is one of the prime reason why even today Android Oreo is running on only a measly 5.7 percent of Android phones even after a year after its official announcement. As per Qualcomm, with this new synergy, Snapdragon chipsets can receive new updates up to 12 weeks faster as compared to the existing norm. Having said that, the end result will still depend on the OEMs and their eagerness to roll out Android version updates.

Google has been diligently trying to solve Android Fragmentation

Google has been trying several measures to curb fragmentation issues on Android. Most of the new changes that Google has to offer are now rolled out in Google apps and services rather than OS just so more people get access to them in a timely manner.

The Image depicts Android update process. After Google shares code, Chipset makers provide drivers, then OEMs customize it for individual devices and then Careers.

Last year, Google announced Project Treble to check Android fragmentation. Under this initiative, Google has adopted a modular system where Core OS framework, the custom skin, and hardware related code remains segregated from each other. Qualcomm and Google working together to simplify upgrade process should definitely help.

Also Read: How to get Android P Beta On Pixel, Nokia, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Vivo, and Other Phones

Project Treble is the new hardware interface architecture for Android that is designed to make platform updates easier for device manufacturers. We’re excited to work closely with Qualcomm Technologies on a streamlined implementation of Android P for Snapdragon silicon, so device manufacturers can bring the latest Android innovations to developers and consumers more quickly.”

Dave Burke, Google – Vice President of Engineering

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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