The technology giant Google is rolling out the third beta of the latest version of its Android operating system (OS), Android Q. The company made the announcement at its ongoing annual developer conference Google I/O 2019. The company launched the first beat of Android Q in March this year and second in April.
The new beta version will be coming to Pixel smartphones and 15 non-Google smartphones. The list includes smartphones from Oppo, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Nokia and others. You can check the list of eligible devices here (https://developer.android.com/preview/devices)
So, if you have a non-Google device and want to install the Android Q beta 3, here's an how-to guide. But before you download Android Q beta, remember that it's a beta and not a stable release. So there may be issues, few or plenty. So, it may not be a great idea to install on your main phone, and in case you want to do it. Then please take complete backup before you go ahead. So that in case something goes wrong, at least all your data remains safe with you.
1.To start, you first need to enroll for the beta programme. You should sign into your Google account for this. For this, you have to visit google.com/android/beta. This will show the list of eligible devices.
2.After going to the webpage you need to enrol your smartphone for the program.
3.After you click on 'enrol' you will receive a notification on your registered smartphone saying that the system update is ready.
4.You will also receive the option to install the same. The process will automatically restart your handset and you will have the latest version of OS which is -- Android Q beta 3 on your device.
This way you can install the Android Q beta. In the long run, Google has promised over-the-air updates for the OS. This OTA updates will cover security and privacy patches.
The company said that with Android Q it is focusing on three main areas: innovation, security and privacy, and digital wellbeing. So, in case you also want to experience the latest OS from Google then here are the simple steps you can follow to download and install the Android Q beta 3.
