Mumbai, April 7: Vivo has officially joined its Chinese counterparts, including Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme, by launching the Android 17 Developer Preview program. This early access build is based on Android 17 Beta 2 and is currently available for the latest flagship models, the Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15.
The company has started accepting applications for the Developer Preview program, which is presently live in mainland China. Expansion to other regions is anticipated in the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned for updates in the Vivo section.
If you own an eligible device and reside in a supported area, you can register for the Android 17 Developer Preview to experience the latest features and enhancements ahead of the official release. However, it’s important to note that these early builds are designed for developers and advanced users. Below is a list of known issues associated with the current beta build as reported by Vivo.
Known Issues:
Vivo X300 Pro
1. Fingerprint functionality is disabled.
2. Screenshot feature is unavailable.
3. Some built-in and third-party applications may crash.
4. Certain system settings (like system style, easy mode, privacy system, etc.) may cause crashes.
iQOO 15
1. Fingerprint functionality is disabled.
2. Screenshot feature is unavailable.
3. Small window functionality may not open.
4. Facial recognition is temporarily disabled.
5. The Home button may occasionally malfunction; using navigation keys is recommended.
Before proceeding with the Android 17 beta upgrade, be aware that reverting to the stable preview build requires a full factory reset. Ensure you back up important data and verify that your device has at least 5GB of free storage and is charged to a minimum of 40% before installation.
How to Install Android 17 Beta on Vivo and iQOO Phones?
To back up your important data, navigate to Settings > Additional settings > Back Up and Reset > Backup & Restore and select what to back up. After backing up, download the necessary firmware file from the official website.
Follow these steps to install the beta:
- Connect your Vivo phone to a computer using a USB cable.
- Set the phone’s USB settings to file transfer mode.
- Copy the downloaded firmware to the phone’s internal storage (if it isn’t already there).
- On your phone, go to Settings > System Management and Upgrade > System Upgrade > Upgrade Settings > Local Upgrade.
- Select the downloaded firmware file and initiate the upgrade.
- Once the upgrade is complete, tap Restart.
If you experience any issues with the beta build, please provide feedback through the Feedback application. This will assist Vivo in addressing any bugs. You can also revert to the stable Android 16 build by checking the Vivo developer site for the necessary package and instructions.
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