Google announced on its blog on Wednesday evening, July 8, that the second Android 11 beta will be made available online. allows a new Android version to enter its final phase before the final version is released; this phase is known as “Platform Stability”.And this is something new this year.
Android 11 beta 2: update enters “Platform Stability” phase
Google explains: “Platform Stable means that all application interfaces and system behaviors are now final in Android 11. This includes not only the final SDK and NDK APIs, but also final system behaviors and restrictions on non-SDK interfaces that may impact applications. As a result From beta 2 onwards you will be able to provide compatibility updates with the confidence that the platform will not change“.
The company adds that it encourages all developers to start compatibility testing now so they can update their apps ahead of the release of Android 11. Android 11 beta 2 also brings: some changes and new features Small Compared to beta 1. The most visible are minor cosmetic changes. For example, there is a new icon for pinned apps, the share option is missing from the multitasking screen, and the Clock option is no longer available in the Wallpapers & Styles menu.
Google has actually fixed many bugs and fixed behaviors at the core of the system. This also doesn’t mean that the update is completely bug-free at this stage.. Google warns that this version may cause performance issues and bugs. And specifically lists untimely WiFi disconnects or an sometimes inaccessible app drawer. Google apps may crash more easily.
RCS also works unevenly in Messages and Phone, with speakerphone often selected by default.
How to install android 11 beta 2
If you’re not worried about bugs, installing Android 11 beta 2 is relatively easy as long as you have a compatible smartphone. For now, the Pixels from Pixel 2, OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10, and Poco F2 are the only smartphones that can install it. Here’s how:
Google Pixel Smartphones
It is now possible to get the update directly from your smartphone OTA:
- Join the beta program by clicking here
- Go to your system settings
- Wait for the update to arrive
Other smartphones
- Download and install ADB and Fastboot tools for your computer
- Go official Google website with your computer
- Download the Android 11 installation image for your smartphone. Unzip or unzip the file.
- Enable Developer Options in your smartphone menus
- Enable USB debugging on your smartphone
- Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\ on your PC and copy all the files from the zipped archive to the platform-tools folder.
- Turn off your Android device and press the “Power” and “Volume+” buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds to enter bootloader mode.
- Connect your Android smartphone to your PC using a USB cable
- On Windows, hold down the Shift key, then right-click on an empty area within the platform-tools folder and select Open command window here*
- Enter the following command and click Enter
fastboot devices
- A series of characters will then be displayed on your screen. You can proceed to the next step by unlocking your bootloader using the following command:
fastboot flashing unlock
- Double-click the flash-all.bat file that you copied to your platform-tools folder.
- Your smartphone will reboot
* If you’re using Mac or Linux, open a terminal to change directories in your platform-tools folder.
Have you been able to test Android 11? What are your impressions? Share your feedback in the comments of this article!
