It may seem soon to talk about Android 11 and it really is. Google wanted to slightly advance the official launch of the first look at the new operating system. Android 11 is already a reality and is available for the Google Pixel on duty. Yesterday afternoon Google surprised and made available to everyone the calendar of updates. At this time we already know how the new operating system will be developed and when more news will arrive. If you have a Pixel and want to try Android 11 as soon as possible, you should know that you can do it from this moment. Unfortunately, only with the Pixels and with no other mobile.
The novelties of Android 11 are several, although not all are implemented in this Developer Preview. This first version is a contact of developers with the new operating system. From this moment you can start working with your applications so that everything is ready when the new system is official.
All Android 11 betas to be published: a total of 6
Google wanted to publish the update calendar for Android 11. It shows that Google Pixel will have access to 3 Developer Preview and 3 betas. Although they are similar concepts, the former are focused on the most professional public and the rest on everyone. Still, everyone can access all versions.
- Developer Preview 1 – February
- Developer Preview 2 – March
- Developer Preview 3 – April
- Android 1 Beta 1 – May
- Android Beta 2 11 – June
- Android 11 Beta 3 – Principles of T3
After all these updates the final version of Android 11 will arrive on the devices. It is important to warn that in all this update process will enter devices of other brands. They probably do so after the celebration of Google I / O, date that other years has been the turning point.
Not all phones can receive Android 11 Beta, only those selected by Google and in collaboration with the different manufacturers. Until then the list is summarized in Google Pixel from Pixel 2 onwards. Yes, Pixel 3a is also included in the new Developer Preview.
If you are interested in Android 11 and have a Google Pixel, you can install the first version of the system. Of course, most likely it has several major failures that will be resolved over time.