Google released the first developer preview version of Android 14 (Developer Preview) in early February this year, and today launched the second test version (DP2) UPP2.230217.004.
The Android 14 system is still in the early stages of development. This is only a preview version for developers, not suitable for daily use, and only available for Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro series devices manually download and flash, of course, you can also use the official Android emulator in Android Studio to experience.
Of course, if you are already running the DP1 version you will automatically receive the OTA update for DP2. If you are currently enrolled in the Android 13 beta program and want to use Android 14 on an enrolled device, you must first opt out of the beta program before downloading to use Android 14.
According to Google’s planning schedule, the first public beta of Android 14 will be released in April, and the next three versions will be released in the following months.
Android 14 release schedule
It is worth mentioning that Google announced that the 2023 I/O conference will be held on May 10. Of course, Google I/O usually also reveals a lot of information about the next big Android version, and it may also introduce various new hardware products.
The event will be “open to a limited audience in person and open to all users online,” the company said. Google is expected to launch more than 20 artificial intelligence products this year, many of which may be showcased at its developer conference.
Compared with the DP1 version, the DP2 version has been adjusted mainly in details. For example, it has brought a new dialog box that allows you to choose “Support allowing apps to access only selected photos and videos” or “Access all photos and videos”. Video”, or simply deny access, as shown in the image below.
Google introduced a platform API in Android 14 – Credential Manager (Credential Manager), which allows applications to log in with passwords. In DP2, Google has improved the UI style of the account chooser and made adjustments to the API based on developer feedback on DP1.
Additionally, apps targeting Android 14 require user-granted permission to be active in the background.
Google says DP2 optimizes Android’s memory management system, improving resource usage when apps are running in the background. In addition, there will be fewer undismissable notifications in Android 14, and the app store API will be improved.
According to reports, you can also set the display format you like through the regional preferences, for example, you will be able to choose the temperature unit (Fahrenheit, Celsius), the first day of the week and the numbering system according to your region.
