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Questions tagged [android-beta-program]

For questions about the Android Beta Program or the official beta version of the latest Android OS.

The Android Beta Program gives you an opportunity to try out pre-release versions of Android and provide feedback. Devices that you opt-in to the program will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to the latest beta version of Android. The updates that you'll receive as a part of this program are pre-release versions and may contain errors and defects that can affect the normal functioning of your device (see known issues).

Further reading: https://g.co/androidbeta

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dex2oat64 is eating battery on Android 12 (Beta). What is it?

I have updated my Pixel 5 to Android 12 Beta, and in the last update, the "app" or service called "dex2oat64" eats too much battery. I found some thread in Reddit, but they also don't know the answers like me. What is this app/service?
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Can't enroll in Android Beta Program

I am trying to access the Android Beta Program page with my mac and even my Nexus 5X but as soon as I am presented with a signin screen and I enter my password to continue, I get redirected to an empty page and the Android Beta Program page doesn't…
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Android Beta Program: verification failed

I'm trying to install the Android N preview on my Nexus 9 (volantis). I enrolled for the beta program, and immediately got a notification on the device. After the 1GB download, however, the Android Beta Program updater informs me that validation…
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Android Beta 15, leaving the beta program without wipe

I have Android Beta 15 (AP41.240925.009). Is it possible to leave the beta program without wiping? I tried opting out from the beta program, but then received an update that said it will wipe the device. When I opt back in, I get an update for…
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Does going directly from QPR Beta-> major Android Beta (without going to stable in between) would force a wipe in between or not?

Others have asked elsewhere, so I'm looking for answers for them. Does anyone recollect from a year ago what the experience was if you're either on or opted into the Google Pixel Android 12 QPR program, and you opted into the Android 13 Beta 1, did…
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I accidentally started the download/install process for the Android 11 beta, can I cancel it?

I have two Pixel phones on Android 10. Yesterday I joined the Android Beta program to get Android 11, with the intention to try Android 11 on one phone and keep the other on Android 10. I started the download/install process on one phone. Today, I…
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Unable to change device theme in Android O

Sorry, to be one of those guys but Android O as you may probably know has the "inverted" theme, which I found kind of strains my eyes, not too much that it's a problem but it still does a little, I know that there's suppose to be a Device Theme…
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Will I lose all user data when leaving Beta programme if running a stable build?

I'm enrolled in the beta programme but currently running a stable build. The beta programme page states (when leaving the programme); Soon afterwards, your device will be sent an OTA update that will wipe all user data and install the latest…
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Downgrade Android N beta to M

I opted into the N beta and installed it via OTA. Now I want to downgrade back to M and opted out of the beta. The page says that the downgrade should automatically come via OTA, but my device (Nexus 5X) doesn't seem to see any available updates…
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Android N Beta update failed, how can I try again?

I enrolled in the beta program. OTA update appeared, downloaded, unpacked and restarted. Then it loaded up a great little "ERROR" screen with a sick looking Android :/ After restart, it booted back up in Marshmallow. OK, so no big loss, just time.…
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What will happen if I flash the Pixel Android P Device image on my Nexus 6P?

I just finished watching the Google I/O 2018 keynote and boy did it get me hyped up about Android P! For the last half hour or so I've been scouring the internet looking for some way to flash the latest preview using the Pixel system images here:…
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How do I know if it's safe to opt out of the Android Beta program without wiping my data?

I recently joined the Android Beta program so I could update my Nexus 5x to the latest public release without having to wait for the staged roll-out. Now I want to opt back out because I don't want to install a beta version. When I go to the…
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"Security update required" on Exchange account on Android 10 Beta

I am on Android 10/Q Beta on Pixel 2 and my exchange email account stopped working and is constantly asking for security update. It doesn't lead me to anything when I click on it and hence stuck with no mail access. I've had Android 10 Beta for a…
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Should I use the Android Q Beta?

The Android Q Beta has some great features and fixes the bad gesture navigation from before. I would really like to try it. From what I was able to gather, it's mostly fine, but I wasn't able to find a lot of resources detailing the downsides. What…
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Android Q Desktop Mode - control secondary display

I tried new Desktop Mode on Android Q Beta 3. The problem is that I'm not able to move mouse pointer to second display, so I don't have any way to use Desktop Mode. Google Pixel XL, display is ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC, connected throught HUB via…
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