Android P Beta available for non-Pixel devices including Nokia 7 Plus, OnePlus 6, Essential Phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 10, 2018       

Google just released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of the Android Beta program. The company is now allowing non-Google devices to be a part of the beta program.

You'll be able to install the latest Android P DP2 on OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones. Specifically, the phones are:

• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• Essential Phone
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Oppo R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
• OnePlus 6

In case you want to Install it on above mentioned devices, you can do it via downloading files and flashing them manually via adb. You can follow the link below and grab the instructions from OEMs to get Android P.

Note that the OnePlus 6 will get the Android P beta firmware on May 16, the same day the phone is launched.

• OnePlus 6
• Essential Phone
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• OPPO R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

OnePlus 6 - Phone Specifications | Latest News

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 02, 2018       

OnePlus is all set to announce new OnePlus 6 with Glass Back, Premium Design and a Notch. The Smartphone is yet to be announced, but if you need that full list of leaked specs to see if the phone will meet your needs, we’ve got those details here.

Latest News
02/05/2018	OnePlus 6 Live
24/04/2018	OnePlus 6 Enclosed inside a Case (Source: iGyaan)
7/03/2018	OnePlus 6 Breaks AnTuTu Score Record
27/02/2018	OnePlus 6 Real Life Images Leaks Out
12/01/2018	OnePlus 6 Release Date Revealed: When does the OnePlus 6 come out?
OnePlus 6 Rumored Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo | OxygenOS 5.1.0
Model No.	P7819
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845
GPU	Adreno 630
Dust/Water Resistance	-
Body
Dimensions	156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm
Weight	-
Colors	Black
Display
Screen Size	6.01-inches 18:9 with Notch
Type	Optic AMOLED
Resolution	FHD
Protection	Gorilla Glass 5
Memory
Internal	64/128 GB
RAM	6/8 GB
Camera
Primary	Dual Sensor
Secondary	-
Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes
USB	USB 3.1, Type-C
Battery and Power
Type	3500 mAh battery
Charging	Dash Charge
Launch
Status	Coming Soon, Exp. release 2018, June
Price
USD	$600 (64GB)/$650 (128GB)

Moto Z2 Play Gets Oreo Update in Brazil (Updated: India Too!)

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 30, 2018       

Following the Moto Z, and Moto Z Play units picking up Android 8.0 Oreo Software, the update is now live for the Moto Z2 Play.

We've seen the update coming through Moto Z2 Play in Brazil (RETBR) and India (RETIN). It weighs around 1GB and features April 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPS27.76-12-25 for the Moto Z2 Play. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z2 Play Oreo Release Notes (BR)

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Android P Booted on Motorola Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 29, 2018       

After seeing last month's Android P DP1 for Pixel Smartphones that revealed what Google is backing, the developers have been busy getting their takes ready. Developer erfanoabdi has come up with Android P Port for the Motorola Moto Z.

Erfanoabdi has successfully booted up Android 9.0 P Developer Preview on the Moto Z thanks to unofficial Project Treble compatibility. The developer has also shared images showing the  Interface and About Phone Settings section.

He used his script “Capire Le Treble” which allows him to flash a device-specific system image on different devices without a /vendor partition to flash modified Android P DP1 Image from Google Pixel XL (Marlin) onto his Moto Z which was running Official LineageOS 15.1.

XDA notes that Camera, WiFi, Radio and few other things are not working as of now. However, the developer managed to get Moto Mods working. 

There's no information when Android P Port will be available for Moto Z users.

/XDA

Moto X4 Picks Up Android 8.1 Oreo in the US

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 28, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One is now getting Official Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update in the United States (RETUS). Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto X4 also brings the latest April 1st 2018 Security Patch.

The Android 8.1 Oreo update for Android One Moto X4 comes with build no. OPW28.1 and weighs in at around 992.5MB. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

There's no information when Motorola is going to push Android 8.1 Oreo to the Standard Moto X4(s). We'll let you know once it is available for other variants, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.