How to install the beta Android P now!

The beta version of Android P was presented at the conference Google I / OAnd this is the first beta, which is supported not only smartphones Pixel.

Now Android P is available for installation on the following devices:

• Google Pixel / XL;
• Google Pixel 2 / XL;
• OnePlus 6;
• Essential PH-1;
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S;
• Sony Xperia XZ2;
• Nokia 7 Plus, Oppo R15 Pro;
• Vivo X21 / UD.

If you can not wait and want to try Android P, you can install it now. Unless, of course, have a compatible gadget. Note that some smart phones in this list have not even gone on sale. But as soon as you shall get one of them, you can immediately upgrade to the latest version of Android.

google Pixel

On Google's smart to install a beta version of Android, the easiest way. Open Android Beta page and sign in with your Google account. Select the desired device, if you have several, and open on your device "Settings» → «System» → «System Update."

Android P for Google Pixel →

OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6 has not yet appeared in a sale, but as soon as you will acquire, you can immediately upgrade to Android P. Download the official firmware will be on May 16 at the beta for 6 OnePlus page.

Android P for OnePlus 6 →

Essential PH-1

Open the page beta Essential software on the site, enter your name, email address and serial number of your smartphone, and then just follow the instructions.

Android P for Essential PH-1 →

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Installing Android P phone Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is more complicated. But it will not cause difficulties for those who have ever tried to reflash your Android.

• Download archive with iOS with Android P Xiaomi site.
• Download attachment for flashing. The Complete Guide to it in English, you can see here.
• Turn off your device. Simultaneously hold down the volume Volume Down key and Power button to put the smartphone into download mode. Then connect your phone via USB-cable to your computer.
• Unzip the downloaded file and navigate to the folder in the program for the firmware. Click Refresh, and the application recognizes your smartphone. Then press the Flash, to make way.
• Wait until the firmware is established. Then your device will reboot. Done.

Android P for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S →

xperia xZ2

The beta version is quite easy to install using the Xperia Companion.

• Install xperia Companion on your computer.
• Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB and run the Xperia Companion.
• Hold down the Alt key and select Software Repair option.
• Check the box My device can not be detected or started, then click Next.
• Wait until the program detects your device, then follow instructions.

After that all the updates are installed Android P "on air".

Android P for Xperia XZ2 →

Nokia 7 Plus

Installing Android P 7 Plus in the Nokia is more complicated. You have to install the firmware manually.

First of all you need to install on your computer Android SDK or Minimal ADB and Fastboot. Then, follow the instructions.

• Open the page beta Android P on the Nokia website, and click Sign in to get started. Sign in with your Google account or register.
• Add your smartphone to the beta program via a simple form. You will need IMEI of your smartphone. To find it, dial * # 06 #. Then load the firmware Android P.
• Turn your smartphone debugging via USB. Open the Settings → System → About phone several times, click on the serial number. You may need to enter your PIN-code or password.

Now you need to put your phone in download mode and reset it to factory condition.

• Turn off your device and connect it to your computer via USB.
• Hold down the Power button and Volume Up Volume button for about 10 seconds.
• Release the button when you see the Android One boot screen. Now it appears on the screen of an Android robot and the red inscription no command.
• Hold down the power button, then press once the volume button Volume Up.
• In the Recovery menu, look for the option Factory reset. Select it by pressing the volume buttons, and then press the power button.
• Click Yes, to confirm the reset to factory settings.

Finally, we sew.

• In Recovery mode, select Apply update from ADB option.
• Open the folder where you downloaded the firmware archive. Press Shift and right mouse button, then open a command prompt.
• enter adb devices. You'll see the download process on the screen of your device.
• enter the command adb sideload update.zip. Replace the update.zip file to the name of the firmware.
• You should see the beginning of the firmware download. It will take 10-15 minutes.
• After the installation is complete, click Reboot system now.

If you did everything correctly, the smartphone will reboot and you will be able to try out the new Android.

Android P 7 for Nokia Plus →

Vivo X21 / UD

Install Android P on Vivo X21 / UD is quite simple.

• Download for Android P vivo X21 or vivo X21UD.
• Copy the file with the firmware into the root file system Vivo X21.
• Click on the file and the pop-up window to confirm the installation of the update.
• Wait until the installation is complete.

Android P for Vivo X21 / UD →

To get more detailed instructions, as well as learn to be ported to Android P Soup on what else can be found on page beta Android.