Samsung has approved the Android 11 beta program and it runs it a little differently than it did in past years.
After months of silence, Samsung is finally talking about its Android 11 plans.
The company has confirmed an Android 11 beta program for Galaxy devices, and the confirmation came much earlier than usual. Samsung usually announces its plans after Google pushes the official version of the new operating system to Pixel devices. This year, the company revealed its plans before the official Android 11 release.
Samsung’s Android 11 beta program lets you try Android 11 features and the company’s brand new One UI 3.0 interface. You will also be able to help Samsung fix bugs and performance issues before releasing the official firmware. The company also says that beta testers can make suggestions about the new UX.
Samsung has not yet confirmed all the relevant information, but we can give you a rough outline based on official information, tradition and our own expectations.
In this guide, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Android 11/One UI 3 beta. The walkthrough includes information about the beta’s release date, regions, registration, and more.
Samsung Android 11 Pre-Beta
This year Samsung launched a pre-beta phase for developers. The company says this phase will “help ensure that app store apps are compatible with beta software before the public beta period.”
This is not an open beta available to all users. Instead, Samsung says it’s limited to co-developers who want to test compatibility with certain service providers and device models.
How to Sign Up for Android 11 Pre-Beta
To participate in the pre-beta process, you must apply to become a Samsung partner developer.
If you are interested in becoming a co-developer, you can submit an application at: Samsung’s beta site. Scroll down and click on “Application for Affiliate” and follow the instructions.
Samsung said it would get back to applicants within 5 business days of applying.
If your application is approved, you will be able to learn about the installation from the “ONE UI BETA FOR PARTNERS” tab on the company’s beta page.
Samsung Android 11 Pre-Beta Devices
Samsung’s Android 11 pre-beta phase is limited to certain Galaxy devices.
As of now, the company is focused on the Galaxy S20 series, which includes: Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+and Galaxy S20 Ultra LTE/5G.
It is not clear whether other devices will join the Galaxy S20 series during the pre-beta process, but you should not hold your breath at this point.
Samsung Android 11 Pre-Beta Regions and Carriers
Pre-beta is limited to two regions.
Developer partners in South Korea and the United States may participate in the pre-beta phase. To participate, you must have an unlocked Galaxy S20 or a carrier-based model.
In the United States, you’ll need a Galaxy S20 connected to Sprint or T-Mobile. In South Korea you will need a device that works with KT, LGU+ or SKT.
Samsung Android 11 Public Beta
Samsung started with a pre-beta phase, but will open the Android 11 beta to the public. If you are unable to participate in the pre-beta, you can join when the public beta becomes available.
The company hasn’t said how long the pre-beta will last, but it looks like the Android 11/One UI 3 beta will go public in the near future.
An update for the company’s Samsung Galaxy Wearable app includes support It’s for Android 11 and that means we may see a public release soon.
The company also confirmed an imminent launch in South Korea. Galaxy S20 users did not give a specific date, but keep your eyes peeled as we enter October.
Like the pre-beta, the public beta will be limited in scope. The public beta will be available to users in China, Germany, India, Poland, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
While the company will launch with the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, there’s a good chance the public beta will spread to other devices.
It probably won’t open up to the company’s entire portfolio of devices, but you can expect the Galaxy Note 20 to feature at some point. We’re also expecting a release for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 models on the way.
For more on Android 11, head over to our walkthrough.
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