How to Install the Android P Beta Now

If you're impatient and want to give Android P a try, you can install it now. If, of course, you have a compatible gadget. Please note that some of the smartphones on this list have not even gone on sale yet. But as soon as you purchase one of them, you can immediately update to the latest version of Android.

Android P is in beta, which is not very stable yet. Make sure to back up all important data on your smartphone. And in advance, read the instructions for flashing on the website of the manufacturer of your device, so that in case of a malfunction, you can roll back to the stable version of the system.

Google pixel

Android beta versions are the easiest to install on smartphones from Google. Open the Android Beta page and sign up with your Google account. Select the desired device, if you have several of them, and open “Settings” → “System” → “System update” on your device.

Android P for Google Pixel →

Oneplus 6

The OnePlus 6 is not yet on sale, but as soon as you purchase it, you can immediately upgrade to Android P. The official firmware will be available for download on May 16 on the OnePlus 6 beta page.

Android P for OnePlus 6 →

Essential PH-1

Open the beta page on the Essential website, enter your name, email address and serial number for your smartphone, then simply follow the instructions.

Android P for Essential PH-1 →

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Installing Android P on a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S phone is a little more complicated. But it will not cause difficulties for those who have tried to reflash their Android at least once.

Download the archive with Android P firmware from the Xiaomi website.
Download the firmware app. A complete guide to it in English can be found here.
Turn off your device. Simultaneously hold down the Volume Down key and the Power button to put the smartphone into download mode. Then connect your phone via USB cable to your computer.
Unpack the downloaded archive and specify the path to the folder in the program for the firmware. Click Refresh and the app will recognize your smartphone. Then hit Flash to make your way.
Wait for the firmware to install. Then your device will reboot. Ready.

Android P for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S →

Xperia XZ2

The beta is fairly easy to install using the Xperia Companion.

Install Xperia Companion on your computer.
Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB and launch Xperia Companion.
Hold the Alt key and select the Software Repair option.
Check My device cannot be detected or started, then click Next.
Wait for the program to recognize your device, and then follow the instructions.

After that, all Android P updates will be installed "over the air".

Android P for Xperia XZ2 →

Nokia 7 Plus

Installing Android P on the Nokia 7 Plus is a bit tricky. You will have to install the firmware manually.

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

Open the Android P beta page on the Nokia website and click Sign in to get started. Sign in with your Google account or sign up.
Add your smartphone to the beta testing program using a simple form. You will need the IMEI of your smartphone. To find it out, dial * # 06 #. Then download the Android P.
Enable USB debugging on your smartphone. Open Settings → System → About phone and click on the serial number a few times. You may need to enter your PIN or password.

Now you need to put your phone into download mode and reset it to factory state.

Turn off your device and connect it to your computer via USB.
Hold the power button and Volume Up button for about 10 seconds.
Release the buttons when you see the Android One loading screen. Now the screen will display the Android logo and the red no command.
Hold the power button, then press the Volume Up button once.
In the Recovery menu that opens, find the Factory reset option. Select it by pressing the volume buttons and then press the power button.
Click Yes to confirm the factory reset.

Finally, we are stitching.

In Recovery mode, select the Apply update from ADB option.
Open the folder where you downloaded the firmware archive. Press Shift and right mouse button, then launch Command Prompt.
Enter
adb devices
… You will see the loading process on the screen of your device.
Enter the command
adb sideload update.zip
… Replace update.zip with the name of the archive with the firmware.
You should see the firmware download started. This 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 can try the new Android.

Android P for Nokia 7 Plus →

Vivo X21 / UD

Installing Android P on the Vivo X21 / UD is pretty straightforward.

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

Android P for Vivo X21 / UD →

For more detailed instructions, as well as to find out what other devices Android P will be ported to, see the Android Beta page.