Android’s latest OS, Android 16, is now making its way to certain non-Google Pixel devices in the Android universe. Yes, the second beta to Android 16 is now available as a Developer Preview program for the Vivo X200 Pro and the iQOO 13.
While this is the second Android 16 beta, the Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13 will be getting their first beta update to the OS. And yes, iQOO is a sub-brand of Vivo, hence we have mentioned both devices here.
With Google’s Android 16 internal testing phase wrapping up, other Android OEMs have started to push out the beta versions of Android 16 to select devices. So if you have the Vivo X200 Pro or the iQOO 13, now is the time to get a taste of what Android 16 will be like on your devices.
Before we take a look at how you can get the Android 16 beta 2 for your Vivo X200 Pro and the iQOO 13, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.
- You might lose data when you install the beta, so be sure to take a backup of all your important files.
- The software will not be stable. This is a developer preview and is meant for testing out apps and certain features.
- You can roll back to the previous stable version manually, but you will lose all data.
- Download the Android 16 beta 2 only from official channels and sources. Do not try to download the firmware for a device that wasn’t made for.
- Download and keep the previous stable version of Android for your particular device in case things don’t go right while installing the Android 26 Beta 2 update.
Android 16 Beta 2 Supported Regions for Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13
Vivo and iQOO have made it very clear that only users from select regions will be able to install the Android 16 beta 2 on the Vivo X 200 Pro and the iQOO 13.
Vivo X200 Pro
- Hong Kong (China)
- India
- Indonesia
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Taiwan (China)
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
iQOO 13
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
Android 16 Beta 2 Known Issues For Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13
As stated earlier, the second beta to Android 16 will not be stable, and you will encounter issues such as crashing, freezing, and certain apps and functions not working as usual. Vivo and iQOO have both listed out several known issues with the current Android 16 Beta 2 software.
Known Issues for Vivo X200 Pro
- The desktop applications may occasionally fail to display after returning to the home screen. This can be resolved by pressing the Home button again.
- Certain fingerprint and facial recognition features, along with their associated settings, exhibit a high probability of malfunction.
- A low probability of random crashes has been observed in some settings, menus, and built-in applications.
- The system may experience rare/unexpected reboots under specific conditions.
- Intermittent compatibility issues have been identified with select third-party applications.
Known Issues for iQOO 13
- Long-pressing the Bluetooth button in the Control Center causes the pop-up dialog to overlap with the notification bar.
- Rare instances of unexpected system reboots have been observed under specific conditions.
- The Recent Tasks/Apps list occasionally displays as empty, and the functionality is temporarily unavailable.
- Intermittent compatibility issues have been identified with select third-party applications.
How to Install Android 16 Beta 2 on Vivo X200 Pro
Now, let’s take a look at the steps that you need to follow to install the second beta of Android 16 on your Vivo X 200 Pro.
- Make sure to first take a backup of all your data and store it either on a cloud storage platform or locally on your PC or external device.
- Ensure that your Vivo X200 Pro has 65% or more battery backup.
- Now, head over to this Android 16 Developer Preview page to access the downloads.
- Download the Android 16 beta 2 for your Vivo X200 Pro. Download the firmware that has been set for your region only.
- Now, transfer the downloaded file to the root directory of your device. You can use your PC to transfer the file or do it manually, by using the device’s File Manager.
- Now, power down your Vivo X200 Pro.
- Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons until the Vivo logo appears.
- With the recovery menu on your screen, tap on Install Update, followed by Phone Storage.
- Now, select the Android 16 beta 2 zip file and install it.
- In a few moments, the device will finish the installation, and the device will now reboot into the new Android 16 beta 2 software.
How to Install Android 16 Beta 2 on iQOO 13
Now, let’s take a look at the steps that you need to follow to install Android 16 beta 2 on your iQOO 13.
- Take a backup of your data and ensure your device has 65% or more battery backup.
- Head over to this official Android 16 Developer Preview page.
- Click on the download to download the Android 16 beta 2 firmware. Download the firmware that has been made for your region only.
- Now, copy the downloaded file to your iQOO 13.
- Open the Settings app on your iQOO and navigate to System Update.
- Now, tap on Local Update. It will now display the zip file. Tap on it to begin the installation process.
- Once your iQOO 13 restarts, you should be booted into the Android 16 beta 2 developer preview firmware.
Rolling back to the Previous Stable Version
In case you have issues with the Android 16 beta 2 firmware on your Vivo or iQOO smartphone, you can head over to this page, scroll down, and download the latest available stable version of Android 15 to your smartphone.
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