Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones users are indeed disappointed with the new reports hitting the internet. It is already known that Samsung has rolled-out the Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge users in various tech markets around the world.
A recent report revealed that the Android 7.0 Nougat Beta update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones does not support Gear VR Headset. This is quite an unexpected thing from the tech giant Samsung.
The South Korean tech giant which is working hard on the Android 7.0 Nougat update is reported to have rolled out beta program for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge users in the United States, China, the United Kingdom and South Korea. Users are needed to register the beta program and can experience the Android 7.0 Nougat beta update once selected.
It is reported that the non-compatibility of Gear VR headsets with Android 7.0 Nougat Beta updated Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones were first reported by the folks at VR heads.
When attempts are made to access the Oculus Store app after the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphone is updated with Android 7.0 Nougat beta program, a pop-up showing "Network error" message and asks the user to try again later.
Android 7.0 Nougat Beta comes with some features in Grace UX that were seen in the now discontinued Galaxy Note 7. Features like always-on display, more vibrant background, transparent folders, new settings and new notification bar.
According to International Business Times, Samsung has rolled out the second Beta program via OTA for those who have enrolled in Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Beta program in Europe. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users who have installed the first beta build is reported to receive the second beta update automatically.
If the users strictly need their Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones to support VR headsets, then the only option is to bring the smartphone back to its original OS, Android Marshmallow by de-registering from Galaxy beta program.
