Just be warned: Android 14 Beta 1’s new features aren’t huge. However, this first beta is available for Pixel phones.
After some developer previews of Android 14, Google released the first update Android 14 Beta 1 For all compatible Pixel smartphones. On that day a Official blog postGoogle reiterated the importance of support for devices of all shapes and sizes, including foldable smartphones and tablets.
They introduce a Better computer user interface “with improvements” You may notice even before beta 1 “. They also highlighted a new Share Sheet where apps can add custom actions and new graphical features (such as morph and tween effects) for developers. According to Google, the gesture navigation experience now includes A back arrow (which we already knew from DB versions) feedback gestures are more visible when interacting with an app, improving the understanding and usefulness of them. This arrow will match your wallpaper or device theme.
As you can see, the schedule hasn’t changed. Beta versions will follow each other in the coming weeks, with the final version planned for this fall.
Which Pixel smartphones can install Android 14? How to install it?
If you want to download the Android 14 beta, you can download it on your Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro.
The easiest way: If you have one of these devices, the easiest way to get Android 14 beta 1 is to register. For the Android Beta Program. You just need to click the “Register” button and wait for Google to send the Android 14 update and you will get a notification.
A more technical method: you will find out Android 14 beta 1 factory images And this OTA files. For manual installation instructions, here is the guide.
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