Android 14 unveiled at Google I/O 2023: How to download and list of eligible devices
At I/O 2023, Google officially unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system - the Android 14. While the first beta of the same was limited to Pixel smartphones, the 2nd beta has been made available for partner phones, tablets, and foldables. Android 14's new core features include iOS 16-like customisable lock screen, improved camera experience, lossless audio over USB, and a lot more. Google has also highlighted that the Android 14 can now take better advantage of the GPU to deliver an enhanced graphics experience. Google has partnered with iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi to further develop and optimise Android 14. It is also interesting to note that Samsung is missing from the Android 14 beta program. If you recently bought a flagship smartphone from either of these brands, your device is likely to get the early beta build of Android 14. List of smartphones eligible for the Android 14 beta update Pixel 4a (5G) Pixel 5 and 5a Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Pixel 6a Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Pixel 7a Pixel Fold Pixel Pad Vivo X90 Pro iQOO 11 Lenovo Tab Extreme Nothing Phone (1) Oppo Find N2 Oppo Find N2 Flip OnePlus 11 Tecno Camon 20 series Realme GT 2 Pro Xiaomi 13 Pro Xiaomi 13 Xiaomi 12T Xiaomi Pad 6 How to download Android 14 beta 2 on your device? Google Pixel users can get access to the Android 14 beta via the Android developer's platform. Non-pixel users can download the Android 14 beta via the respective OEM's website. All the early Android 14 ROMS will be AOSP (Android Open-Source project) builds and will miss out on the customised features that we usually see on these devices. Link to download Android 14 beta
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 4:56 am