Recently, Android 14 has been updated to Beta 3 version, which is much more stable than the previous version. Interested students can refer to this article for flashing and trying, but it is not recommended for main devices.
⚠️ Please backup your phone data before testing.
Android 14 Beta 3#
To quote a paragraph from the official website, this version is already quite stable and does not have major bugs that render the phone unusable.
Beta 3 brings Android 14 to platform stability, which means that the developer APIs and all app-facing behaviors are now final for you to review and integrate into your app. Thanks for all your ongoing feedback that helped us reach this milestone.
So here, I will introduce how to flash your phone with Android 14.
Pixel Series#
OTA Method#
If you, like me, are using a Pixel series phone, you can directly go to the official website and join the beta program.
First, open the website: https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices, then select the device you want to join, and click the Opt in button.
After agreeing to various terms, click Confirm and enroll.
When it changes to a checkmark style, it means that you have successfully joined.
Then go to the phone settings and search for updates to find the Android 14 update.
Flashing Method#
If you want to install a fresh Android 14, you can consider using the "Android Flash Tool" for a fresh flash.
- Enable developer options.
- Unlock OEM: Enable OEM unlocking in the Developer options menu. If your bootloader is already unlocked, this option will be grayed out and display "Bootloader is already unlocked".
Start Flashing
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Connect your device directly to your development machine (without a hub, adapter, extender, or monitor).
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Open https://flash.android.com/welcome in a browser on your development machine and click Get Started.
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Accept ADB permission in the browser popup: Allow site access to your ADB keys in order to communicate with devices.
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Click Add new device.
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Select your device from the list and click Connect. The list may not include the complete device name.
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On your device screen, select Always allow from this computer and click to accept the USB debugging connection.
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In the browser, select the connected device.
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Search and select the desired build from the list. You can also choose options such as erasing the device or forcing a refresh of all partitions.
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Click Install to start the process. The device will restart and enter fastboot mode.
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After Flash Complete appears, disconnect the device from the USB cable.
Other Phones#
If you are using the following phones, you can refer to the corresponding links to find the joining methods.
Xiaomi: https://www.mi.com/global/support/guidance/androidtbeta
iQOO, vivo: https://developer.vivo.com/promotion/android14
Lenovo: https://dev.lenovo.com/home/puahAndroid14
Nothing: https://hk.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-os-android-14-beta
OnePlus: https://community.oneplus.com/thread/1311878789566824453
OPPO: https://developers.oppomobile.com/wiki/doc/index#id=138
realme: https://c.realme.com/global/post-details/1654430667226849280
TECNO: https://www.tecno-mobile.com/news/press/news/tecno-camon-20-series-to-roll-out-android-14-beta/