ISSUE 50 • ANDROID ADVISOR 23HOW TOShould you install Android P?
If you’re curious, have a compatible device and are
reasonably techy, then why not. You can get a good
look at what’s in store for Android, and if you don’t
like it or find it too buggy you can simply revert to
your previous operating system.
Before you begin you should take the necessary
steps to ensure all your data is backed up.
Install Android P Public Beta
Downloading Android P should be simple with
Google’s Android Beta Program. Any devices
enrolled to the programme will receive OTA
updates to the latest Android operating systems
where available.
- Launch your web browser and visit
g.co/androidbeta - Scroll down to Eligible devices and click the
green ‘Enrol device’ button next to your phone. - Agree to the T&Cs, then tap ‘Join Beta’.
- Click OK to the confirmation that your device
has been enrolled and that an OTA update will
be available soon. - The OTA update notification can take up to 24
hours to arrive (and it will never arrive if you
have previously manually flashed Android on
to the device). If you don’t get it, check your
Internet connection and visit Settings > About
phone > System Updates and check for any
available updates. - When the notification arrives tap Download.