A preliminary version of Android 8.1 Oreo is available for download

A full release of the update will take place in December, but now you can test version for developers.

The easiest way to try Android 8.1 Oreo - subscribe to the beta program of the operating system. If your device is supported, you will see it in the list and get updates automatically.

In the presence of an unlocked bootloader, you can download and install the upgrade image. Such a scheme is only suitable for holders Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel C, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

In Android 8.1 improved some features that have appeared with the release of Oreo. For example, Google is testing a system through which applications can publish notification sounds no more than once per second. And the operating system logo now looks like the same name cookie.

The remaining innovations are a regular user will hardly notice. Update 8.1 should result in action until the inactive system Pixel Visual Core chip, built-in Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. She will be responsible for processing the images and allow third-party developers to embed in their applications technology HDR +.

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