Android 7.1.2 Beta Testing Announced By Google; Begins Rollout To Nexus & Pixel Devices, Nexus 9 Won't Get It [VIDEO]
Google has recently announced that it's all set to begin rolling out a 7.1.2 beta build to all the testers of compatible devices. This is an incremental update to crush bugs and purifies existing features "along with a small number of enhancements for carriers and users." Possibly, the update will enable VoLTE on some carriers also.
The beta testing for Android 7.1.2 has already begun and the general public is not scheduled to see the same for the next few months. The latest beta is available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player and the Pixel C smartphones. It was initially considered that the Nexus 6P would also be compatible, however currently Nexus 6P's beta update is still being worked on, and is expected "to release soon", according to GSM Arena.
According to CNET, Google will not push the Android 7.1.2 update to either the Nexus 6 or the Nexus 9. This means a few things for individuals that do use either model. The last update for both the devices was Android 7.1.1, as Google will no longer support them. However, security updates will still be provided periodically. In the meantime, rumors have been circulating on the net about Google's next phones, which are supposed to be called the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2B. As Google also grows out of Nexus, the pure Android experience should be here to stay.
To sign up for the beta program, you can visit android.com/beta and choose the device you want to opt-in. Then, either immediately or after a while, you will receive an OTA notification to download and install the beta build, no fast boot or ABD commands are necessary for the update.
Android 7.1.2 is expected to release to everyone within a couple of months and will become available for the abovementioned smartphones and devices. For updating the device you have to wait for the OTA or you can also flash it manually and expect due coverage when the update becomes available for Nexus 6 devices.
