Google recently released It’s the second Android 11 Developer Preview beta and here’s what you need to know. This post will go over a few early details and show you how. To upload Android 11 is currently on your Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 4 XL.
Note that this is only the second Android 11 or Android R preview for developers to start working on and testing. As a result, there is no easy-to-join beta program where Google will automatically send you this new Android version. Instead, it’s currently only available as a manual download and flash or emulator.
Basically, this diary is not for your device or for beginners and is just the beginning stages of the inevitable Android 11 release. We don’t recommend that average users try it yet.
Android 11 Supported Devices
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Again, developer preview versions of Android are very early and are for developers only. This is because they are not suitable for everyday use, at least by early adopters or consumers. To flash Android 11, you will need to completely wipe and reset your phone, so make sure to back up important data first. A viable “beta” with over-the-air updates will arrive in the coming weeks.
We expect Google to add more devices to the beta in April, similar to previous years. Currently, only the devices listed above are supported.
Downloading and Installing Android 11 Beta 2 Manually
You’ll have to manually download and upload files directly from Google, as there isn’t yet an easy beta to sign up for. This is known as “side loading” and is not for fainting from the heart. However, Google has just had a new flash tool, this can make things easier. Make sure you download the right files for the new flash tool or the old way you’ve been doing for years. Either way, if you’d rather not wait, here are the links and information you can download and install yourself right now. (Links updated)
There are several different ways to manually flash Android 11 factory image files provided by Google. Be it ADB, special tools for flashing or something. Our guide has an easy method that works great for beginners, but again, we don’t really recommend any of them for beginners. Or, use Google’s new own method, which apparently works great.
If you’re up for the challenge or a developer who knows what you’re doing, download and install Android 11 Developer Preview 2 right now. Otherwise, wait for the official beta, where you can sign up where Google sends you the update. Easier, safer and less hassle. Also, with the beta program you are always on the latest version and you can easily cancel your registration and go back to Android 10 instantly.
So try Google’s latest Android 11 beta 2 release right now, then stay tuned for everything new, what to expect, and when it’ll actually launch in the fall. This news is still evolving, so we’ll update this post as we learn more.
