Google recently announced about the new features coming to Android P. This update is greatly ambitious and also inclsudes significant changes to the operating system any which way you look. Android P would not release officially until summers, though you don’t have to wait that long to try out P’s new gestures, see the new look, and go over the depressing data showing how much time you’re spending on your phone. Starting from today, you can install the first public beta on some supported smartphones.
Typically, these betas have been limited to Google’s own smartphones, but with Android P, you can load the update onto a few devices from other companies as well. This is the widest mix of products that have had day-one access to a beta of a new version of Android, and we’ve got Project Treble to thank for that. Here’s the list of what’s supported:
• Vivo X21
• Oppo R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL
• Pixel / Pixel XL
• Essential Phone
• Sony Xperia XZ2
• OnePlus 6 (coming soon)
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If your phone has pixel then the procedure is an simple as heading over to Android Beta Program Website and signing up for access to pre released versions of Android P which will be updates over the coming few months. Make sure you are signed into Google with the account tied to the phone you’ll be using.
After you register your phone you will get a notification on your device about a system update being available. That is Android P! Usually, it does not take long to get that prompt, but since a ton of people will be rushing to install the new update today, you might have to wait for sometime.
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER PHONES?
If Android P has to be installed on the non google devices then it will require a little effort. There is no over the air installation method, you will have to flash your smartphone with the beta build of the operating system. That’s not terribly daunting if you’re good at following instructions, but there is always the risk of messing up something. It’s also worth noting that most of these companies aren’t offering customer support if you’re on the beta. Installing it isn’t going to void your warranty or some nonsense, but if you run into a bad bug or glitch, it’s up to you to solve it — or flash back to Oreo.
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