The next major version of Android, Android 9.0, is slated to arrive sometime in Q3 2018. Before that, you can actually test out a beta build of the software if you have a compatible smartphone.
Below, we’ll detail everything you need to know about the Android P update schedule, which devices are compatible with Android P, how to install Android P updates, and more.
List of compatible devices
Android beta releases have traditionally only been available for Google’s Pixel and Nexus phones, but that changed this year with Project Treble. Now the Android P beta is available for all of Google’s recent Pixel phones as well as 11 phones from other OEMs. The full list can be found below:
In addition, Nokia recently brought the Android P update (beta) to three of its other phones: the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco, though only in China. The beta test is quite small too, so odds are you won’t be able to test the Android P update on these phones unless Nokia opens up more slots.
How to install Android P on your phone
There isn’t one catch-all method for installing the Android P update on your phone — it all depends on which phone you have. Luckily we have a handy guide for you!
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The easiest way to install Android P is to enroll in the Android Beta Program. After just a few clicks, you’ll receive a software update on your phone to upgrade you to the latest Android P beta release. You’ll need a Pixel phone to enroll in the beta program though.
If you own another phone, you’ll want to check out the related guides below:
Current Android P builds for each device
We’re currently on the third Android P developer preview (beta 2), but there’s no guarantee all the devices listed here will receive every beta update. Take a look at the list below to see which Android P update beta releases are compatible with each phone.
Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL
All four of Google’s Pixel phones can run the third Android P developer preview (beta 2). Since these are Google phones, they’ll continue to get new Android P builds first when they’re announced.
Essential Phone
Essential rolled out the second Android P developer preview (beta 1) to the Essential Phone. Check out our hands-on article to learn more.
Nokia 7 Plus
The Nokia 7 Plus currently runs the third Android P developer preview (beta 2). HMD Global was quick to release this new build after it accidentally rolled out a phone-breaking update to Nokia 7 Plus users’ devices.
OnePlus 6
OnePlus has rolled out the third Android P developer preview (beta 2) to the OnePlus 6. That’s a good thing too, as the first developer preview rendered our OnePlus 6 pretty useless.
Oppo R15 Pro
We haven’t heard any updates from Oppo about new beta builds, so we can assume the R15 Pro currently runs the second Android P developer preview (beta 1).
Sony Xperia XZ2
The third Android P developer preview (beta 2) is available for the Xperia XZ2. Find out more about Android P on the XZ2 in our hands-on post.
Vivo X21 and X21UD
The Vivo X21 and X21UD currently run the second Android P preview (beta 1).
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Xiaomi has been quiet about releasing new beta builds for the Mi Mix 2S, so we should assume it’s running the second Android P preview (beta 1).
Android P update release date and timeline
Google released the first Android P developer preview on March 7, 2018. Following that alpha release, Google revealed the first Android P beta build (developer preview 2) at Google I/O 2018 on May 8, also announcing other OEM devices would be compatible with the Android P beta.
Finally, the third Android P preview (beta 2) released June 6, 2018. This build featured the final APIs and official SDK. You can see an overview of what each build will bring below:
- Preview 1 (initial release, alpha)
- Preview 2 (incremental update, beta)
- Preview 3 (final APIs and official SDK, Play publishing, beta)
- Preview 4 (release candidate for testing)
- Preview 5 (release candidate for final testing)
- Final release to AOSP and ecosystem
As you can see from Google’s timeline, the fourth developer preview should arrive at the end of June, and the fifth should arrive at the end of July. The final Android P update release will come sometime at the beginning of Q3 2018.
That’s everything we know about the Android P update so far. Did we miss anything? Sound off in the comments!
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