the first developer release is on its way to the Google Pixel

The time of the year has come when we must welcome a new version of the system: after Android 13, Google has just officially released Android 14 on its first developer preview. At the moment it is only suitable for the Google Pixel and with a still preliminary state: it can now be downloaded.

The launch schedule is generally respected in terms of hardware, but also software: all manufacturers who have their own layer generally set approximate dates when update their application, interface and core system portfolio

. This practice has been established for a long time at Google, we usually see the first preview of the key version of Android in early February. So, at the time of the premiere, we had the fly behind our ears to know which day would be chosen to release Android 14. Just today, the 8th.

Google Pixel 4a and above can now install Android 14

All Preview Versions They are only suitable for Google mobilesIn this, Android 14 does not change, but confirms which phones are suitable to test this first version right now, they are the following:

Since this is an early preview, still outside the beta process, the only way to install Android 14 on the aforementioned mobiles is through the “flashing” factory image or OTA

; always via fastboot and after unlocking the google pixel bootloader. This is a somewhat delicate process that it leads to the complete deletion of the mobile: you have to act with caution and assume the risks.

We’re currently installing this first developer preview on our Google Pixels to see what’s new and share our experience with you. At the moment we do not know all the novelties of the update, we know that Android 14 improves privacy and adds new user permissionsphone font size may increase further and developers will have more options to adapt their apps to devices, as well as more restrictions.

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