Android 7.1.1 Nougat officially released to Google Pixel, Nexus and Android One series [How to install via OTA]

After weeks of testing, Google's Android team finally released the public version of the new Android v7.1.1 Nougat to all the eligible devices.

"We're rolling out an update to Nougat -- Android 7.1.1 for Pixel and Pixel XL devices and the full lineup of supported Nexus devices. We're also pushing the Android 7.1.1 source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) so that device makers can get their hands on the latest version of Android," Dave Burke, VP of Engineering, said in a statement.

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The new Android 7.1.1 Nougat is an incremental update and brings app shortcuts, circular launcher icons, enhanced Live Wallpaper, profession theme-based Emojis, GIFs sharing on messages, and image keyboard support, among others

List of Pixel, Nexus and Android One series devices eligible to get updates first:

• Google Pixel
• Google Pixel XL
• Motorola Nexus 6
• LG Nexus 5X
• Huawei Nexus 6P
• HTC Nexus 9
• Asus Nexus Player
• Pixel C
• General Mobile 4G (Android One)
• Any devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version.

If you have received OTA (Over-The-Air) notification message for this update:

1. Select "Yes, I'm in."

2. After the software is downloaded, select "Install now."

3. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

4. Your phone is now updated.

Since the OTA roll-out process is being carried out in phases, it will take several weeks to reach all the corners of the world.

Until then, device owners can check for updates manually by going to Settings >> About Phone >> System Updates >> check for the new firmware.