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One Explosive Situation

An industry that writes its own rules leaves us all at risk

Murray Campbell

Starchitect Saga

Two accounts chart the emergence of Frank Gehry’s genius

Martin Laflamme

Alberta and Me

From a land of oil, true enough

Amanda Perry

Upgrade Android 5.1.1 To 8 Page

This information is for educational purposes. Unless you have a Google Pixel or Nexus device, there is no official upgrade path from 5.1.1 to 8.0. Attempting this requires advanced technical skills and carries a high risk of permanently damaging ("bricking") your device. Review: Upgrading Android 5.1.1 to Android 8.0 (Oreo) The Short Answer You cannot do this officially. No manufacturer ever released an over-the-air (OTA) update that jumps three major versions (5.1.1 → 6.0 → 7.0 → 8.0). If you want Oreo on a Lollipop device, you must install a Custom ROM (like LineageOS 15.1).