Google just released the first Android O Developer Preview! For real, though, it’s here!
Android O will introduce new features by way of background limits on apps (think battery life boost), notification channels (more control over notifications), picture-in-picture, adaptive icons, autofill in apps, and more. Full details on what’s new can be found here.
UPDATE: Want to see all of the little changes in Android O? We’re compiling those at this post.
The new version of Android will run through four preview versions, with preview 2 hitting in mid-May, preview 3 in mid-June, preview 4 likely some time in August, and then the final release in Q3. It’s a similar schedule to last year’s Android N preview program.
The first Android O Developer Preview is available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Nexus Player.
You can download the Preview 1 images right here. Instructions on how to flash a factory image can be found here. Android O is not a part of the Android Beta at this time because it’s a hella-early developer build that probably isn’t all that stable.
What is the real meaning of “O” on Android O?
N was for Notifications because notifications got really obnoxious during Android N. Which lead to Android O. That could only mean that since they can’t seem to be able to do anything else with Android, they’ve been working on how to make notifications even MORE Obnoxious! Android O
Been awhile since I’ve flashed a DP image…now with me being on the Pixel XL with BL locked…why am i sensing you have to have an unlocked BL to flash a system image?
You do have to have an unlocked BL to flash.
So while i know its not recommended to be a daily driver by any means……i’ll ask anyway. Anyone flash it on a 6P, how’s it treating you so far?
I’m ready to flash
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O DAMN!!
Google releases Android O preview & Motorola still has me on Marshmallow.
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Looking forward to the O update on my Droid Turbo OG.
This AndroidO preview is listed only Nexus and Pixel devices. You have to wait for official release.
Is the below sentence a typo? Should it read, “Android O is NOT…”? The way it’s written is confusing.
“Android O is now a part of the Android Beta at this time because it’s a hella-early developer build that probably isn’t all that stable.”
Correct; now = not. Bad typo.
You just said hella. Now you must kill yourself
I still have problems with notifications not arriving when Doze kicks in. Hopefully this helps.
Possible typo: The last sentence says it’s now part of the beta, I believe it should say it’s NOT part of the beta
Oh background limits nice. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/61dd0c738f55605e50997174a75c2389e8f17bb2156907c8cd33631a80c418db.png
Lol indeed.
Nougat has that, it’s called data saver. This is something completely different.
This feature is nice too. Nothing runs in the background. No power used at all. I love it 🙂
They aren’t talking about background network usage. It’s about CPU cycles.
How do you think stuff updates? You think it doesn’t need a CPU or anything to make it update? So what you’re saying is, it updates when the device is off? Revolutionary!
We truly have come a long way when apps can update even when the phone is off. Amazing. LOLOLOL
Not all CPU usage is network-related, pal.
Now is when I wish I got my PIxel from the Google Store instead of big red. But, I can wait.
Not sure why the Verizon vairent would be a problem. You can do the beta on either.
it’s not available through the Beta Program YET…you can only flash it via a computer…
With that icon for the new O release, makes me think orange creamsicle.
https://youtu.be/8mqvPHeNf2U?t=1m34s
It’s going to be Oreo.
Or is that what they want you to think? <_<
Halloween oreos are orange. Pixel 2 release date confirmed for Oct. 31.
https://youtu.be/5TfEqEWhl7w
I should downvote this… but I just can’t. Well played, sir.
Super happy i kept my unlocked Nexus 6P as my backup phone when i got the pixel. gonna try it out today… once the download on the download page is actually live… https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/513360d8b5d0de64f1321d9731a90708737cadbe94f48f46795dacc44513eac1.png
Are there any working 5X’s left that can use this?
its alpha software for sure… not to be used as a daily driver…
yeah thats why i’m going to throw it on my 6P instead of my pixel. at least my 6p is going to be useless in the near future.
https://media4.giphy.com/media/WoYwgrfZP4yw8/giphy_s.gif
going to give it a go on my pixel….interested in the notification change
Will jump on board with my 6P when it hits beta.
maybe i should fire up my 6P to check it out instead….hmmm….dont think it’d mess up my pixel, but dont wanna take crazy chances.
Yeah at alpha stage fire up the 6P.
Same but for my Pixel XL.
Idk i dont find it enough interesting to flash it. I rather wait for feedback. Lol.