9 Things To Do Before Installing The Galaxy S9 Android Pie Beta

The Samsung Galaxy Android Pie beta is live, and if you’re planning to try it on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, there are some things you should do before installing it.

Samsung has confirmed Android Pie and One UI beta for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The beta is currently live in South Korea, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The Galaxy S9’s Android Pie beta will also hit China, France, India, Poland and Spain in the near future as Samsung ramps up testing ahead of the final release in January.

The Galaxy S9 Pie beta lets users try Samsung’s new UI before it’s official launch next year. It also gives Galaxy S9 users a chance to help Samsung find firmware-related bugs and issues.

Samsung Galaxy Pie beta is free for everyone in these regions but you must register and register your device before downloading.

Beta is exciting, but testing early software isn’t for everyone. Samsung’s new software comes with a host of performance issues and bugs.

Some bugs are inevitable, but spending some time preparing for the beta can help reduce the amount of issues you see at launch.

In this guide, we will talk about some things you can do before downloading the Android Pie beta on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+.

Back Up Your Data

If you’re planning to try the Android Pie beta on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, you’ll want to make sure you back up all your important files.

Samsung always notes that unexpected data loss may occur during the beta program. If you store irreplaceable important files on your phone, you’ll want to make sure your data is properly backed up before switching from Oreo to Pie.

This is extremely easy to do. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to install Samsung’s Smart Switch onto your PC. The process may take some time depending on how much data you have stored on your device.

The Smart Switch app backs up your device’s SMS messages, home screen settings, Settings, call logs, apps, photos and videos, documents and more.

You can also use the company’s information. Samsung Cloud solution to backup your data. To access Samsung Cloud, go to your device’s Settings > Cloud & Accounts. If you do not have a Samsung account, you must create one.

There are also loads of solid third-party apps out there. Super Backup and Restore it’s one of our favourites, but check the Google Play Store for others.

Free Space

If you plan to install the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta, you will need some free space on your device’s storage.

It looks like the Galaxy S9 Android Pie update requires between 1.6GB and 1.8GB of free space to install. If you don’t have such available space, you should delete files that you no longer need to free up space for.

Charge your phone

Before starting the installation, make sure your device is at least 20% charged (we recommend 50%).

Update Your Apps

Samsung’s beta software often conflicts with first- and third-party apps. That’s why you’ll want to keep an eye on Samsung’s Android Pie support updates and updates from third-party developers. They can help you stay sane.

Last year, Samsung recommended updating Samsung Pay, Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, Email, and other first-party apps before moving to the Oreo beta. We suggest you do the same this time.

The same goes for third-party apps you use on your phone. While some third-party apps work fine with beta, others may crash or lag more than usual. Installing the latest bug fixes can help.

If you rely on your apps to get through a day of work or class, you may want to avoid the Galaxy S9 Oreo beta because it may be more trouble than it’s worth.

Have your login information at hand

Be sure to monitor all your login information. In this way, you will not get confused when you go to the installation.

First, you’ll need a Samsung account to join the Android Pie beta for the Galaxy S9. If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create a new one on it. Samsung’s website.

It only takes a few minutes to create an account and you will need it when you go to sign up for the beta via the Samsung+ or Samsung Members app.

After installing the beta on your phone, there is a possibility that the process may sign out of some or all of your apps and services.

Make sure you know all your passwords and login information before installing the beta on your phone. Otherwise, you may have to spend a lot of time tracking or resetting your login to get back to your important apps and services.

Bookmark Fixes

This is a beta version, which means you are very likely to encounter bugs or performance issues during your time with the software. It’s not clear what you’re going to run into, so it’s important to be familiar with the fixes for the most common software problems.

We’ve compiled a working list of fixes for the most common Galaxy S9 beta issues. Our list covers abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, Bluetooth issues, and performance issues. Bookmark that page if needed.

XDA-Developers is is another solid resource and the Samsung Beta Community within the Samsung+/Samsung Members apps is another place to find help.

It’s also where you’ll want to report issues with the Android Pie beta.

Learn How to Drop

If you encounter unwavering problems while running the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta, you can revert to the official version of Android. Make sure you are happy with this process before you hit download.

Samsung’s Beta FAQ It’s reviewing the downgrade process and is worth a look right now if you’ve never tried a Galaxy beta update and/or upgraded to another Android version before.

The company says you can recover data you backed up before the beta, but “there may be limitations in recovering data created after the beta software was installed.”

Meet One UI & Pie

Get acquainted with Android Pie and One UI before installing. Some of you may decide it’s not worth the trouble.

We’ve put together a guide to walk you through the known changes in beta, which includes a brand new Night Mode and various UI tweaks.

You can also check out the most and least exciting Galaxy S9 Android Pie information in our guide below.

Review Feedback from Beta Users

If you’re feeling lazy, you’ll want to research the feedback from beta testers before migrating your Galaxy S9 from Android Oreo to Android Pie.

Again, this is early software and has issues. Some of these are minor bugs, while others can have a huge impact on your phone’s performance.

Before going into beta, get feedback from beta testers. This feedback will alert you to potential bugs and problems. It will also alert you to potential benefits.

You can find feedback on social media sites such as Twitter and YouTube. XDA-Developersand inside Samsung Members/Samsung+ apps.