Android O[1] was among the major talking points at the Google I/O 2017[2] keynote, though we had to wait till the end to find out what the next build of the mobile OS will be all about. Along with revealing some of the features, Google announced that the new Android O Developer Preview 2 will be available to download as a beta release[3] for the public. This means you can test out all the upcoming features of the successor of Android Nougat[4] ahead of others, provided you have a Nexus or Pixel smartphone. If you are wondering where to download the system images and how to install Android O on your phone right away, we have you covered.
Can I install Android O on my phone? Which devices are currently supported?
The Android O Beta is currently only available for the Google devices. It's supported on just four phones - the Nexus 5X[5], Nexus 6P[6], Google Pixel[7], and Pixel XL[8]. If you have an eligible device, you can load Android O on it.
How to flash Android O on my smartphone?
There are two ways to flash Android O on your phone: you can go the nerdy way by flashing the file manually by following our guide[9]; or, just enrol yourself in the Android Beta programme.
Google introduced the Android Beta program last year[10], which allowed people to preview the latest version of Android before it was officially released. If you have a compatible phone, then just head over to the Android Beta website[11] and log in with the Google...