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Google Surprises with Early Release of Android 16 Developer Preview

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Google kick-starts its Android 16 journey today, surprising everyone with an earlier-than-expected release. Although an earlier release was expected, we did not expect a release this early. Android 16 developer preview goes live for Pixel devices, you can try out the new changes on your phone or tablet.

The first developer preview build comes with the BP21.241018.009 build number and the November 2024 security patch. Talking about the compatible devices, then the anticipated software upgrade is also coming to the Pixel 6. Yes, if you own a Pixel 6 or newer device, you can install the Android 16 developer preview to try out new features and changes.

As always, Google hasn’t revealed much information related to changes coming with the update. There are only 3 changes listed in the press release. The changes are the latest version of Privacy Sandbox, embedded Photo Picker, and APIs that support health records in Health Connect.

This is the start of Android having more frequent API releases as part of our effort to drive faster innovation in apps and devices.

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Google is all prepared for the Android 16 release in the second quarter of 2025. The update is expected to be released after Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O. Whereas the previous Android updates were released in the third quarter.

The first developer preview is intended for developer use. If you are a developer you have an opportunity to test your apps for better compatibility. However, anyone with an eligible Pixel phone can install the update.

If you own a compatible Pixel smartphone or tablet, you can install the Android 16 DP1 on your device using a couple of methods. One of the common and easy methods is installing a factory image. If you want to test the new Android 16 Developer Preview, make sure you first backup all your data.

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Haneet is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of YTECHB. He has a huge passion for tinkering with latest smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, smart TVs, and more. As an avid Apple Ecosystem user, he loves customizing his iPhone and iPad to suit his needs. For tips, you can connect Haneet at haneetsingh@outlook.com In 2019, Haneet and the YTECHB team exclusively shared the wallpapers of iPhone 11 right before the launch event. In 2020, Haneet alongside his team members shared exclusive renders and official photos of two Samsung Galaxy smartphones - the Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M21. Later, the YTECHB team leaks information about Motorola's feature phones and Razr 3. In the last few months, our team shared Galaxy S24 Ultra leaks and more. You may come across with our work getting mentioned in The Times of India, India Today, Hindustan Times, NDTV, TechRadar, Digital Trends, Yahoo News, GSMArena, Android Authority, Android Central, Android Headlines, SamMobile, XDA, 9to5Google, and many other publications. He works across news, updates, features, guides, and more. If YTECHB writes about it, you can expect him to be involved in some way.

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