TL;DR
- Android 17 Beta 2 is now available for OnePlus 15, OPPO Find X9 Pro, and realme GT 8 Pro, making them the first non-Pixel phones to receive the update.
- However, the builds are very unstable and intended for developers only, with known issues such as screen flickering and system crashes. Wiping data is also mandatory and there is a risk of bricking the phone.
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Android 17 Beta 2 for OnePlus 15
Enthusiasts and developers with a OnePlus 15 can now join the fun with this Android 17 Beta 2 build. This is not intended for casual users and you should definitely avoid installing it if the OnePlus 15 is your main phone and daily driver.
As expected, this version of Android 17 Beta 2 for OnePlus 15 comes with many known issues. Firstly, your device data will be wiped when you install this build, so make sure you’ve backed up your data before considering taking the leap. The company has also acknowledged issues with instability, crashes, and screen flickering throughout the system and even in third-party apps. Users will also not be able to use Google Cast and, as always, there is a risk of bricking your phone if you don’t follow the instructions correctly.
OnePlus notes that T-Mobile and Verizon carrier versions of the OnePlus 15 are not compatible with this version of Android 17 Beta 2. You will probably have to wait until the official stable release of Oxygen OS 17 based on Android 17, which is many months away.
Android 17 Beta 2 for OPPO Find X9 Pro
Like the OnePlus 15, Android 17 Beta 2 for the OPPO Find X9 Pro It is intended for enthusiasts and developers only, not casual users. Do not install this on your Find X9 Pro if it is your main phone, as this is unstable software by design. This build is based on Google’s Android 17 Beta 2 release.
There are a lot of problems here too, but it’s as expected. Your data will be erased when you install this build. There are also screen flickering, crashing, and instability issues here. Additionally, it is said that OPPO’s touch and interconnect interactions may freeze or crash in certain situations. And as always, there is a risk of bricking your phone if you don’t follow the instructions correctly.
OPPO notes that the carrier versions of the OPPO Find
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