Google regularly makes improvements to its mobile operating system. If you want to take advantage of these new features before everyone else, why not subscribe to the Android Beta program. Registration is completely free..
New versions of Android in OTA
The American company has just launched a new service called Android Program Beta . As its name suggests, it allows you to benefit from all the latest versions of the Google OS even before their official releases.
Unlike the old Android Preview system , this program is not just for hackers and other followers of flashing the mobile. Updates are released by OTA (Over The Air)..
Concretely this means that as soon as a new version of Android is available, you will receive a notification inviting you to download it in the background. Once this process is complete, your phone will then offer to install it.
No need for example to go through the computer as was the case before with the developer versions of Android. No more need to overwrite the entire content of your smartphone to test the latest features. 
Installation is done directly from the smartphone. This should save you from long hours of repetitive work (backup, installation of apps, transfer of contacts, music, etc.)..
Who is Android Beta Program for?
Before registering, it is important to know that this program is not intended for all owners of Android smartphones and tablets. Only the latest products stamped with Google will be able to join the Android Program Beta. here is the list
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 6
- Pixel C
- Nexus 9
- Nexus Player
If your device is not eligible for this program, you will have to wait for the manufacturer of your mobile to publish an official update.
How to join the Android Beta Program
Google has done everything to simplify registration for the Android Program Beta. You will just have to think about bringing the identifiers (email address and password) of your Google account. During the operation, you may be asked to update certain information.
- Open your internet browser
- Go to the program page to register your smartphone https://www.google.com/android/beta
- Enter the credentials of the Google account you use on your Nexus or Pixel
- Click on the register my device tab
- Select the name of your smartphone or tablet from the list
- Accept the terms of use by pressing the Agree button then click on join the beta
The disadvantages of the Android Beta Program
The beta versions released by Android are generally very stable. However, you should keep in mind that these are only pre-releases. And who says beta necessarily says bug. Some users sometimes encounter more or less annoying malfunctions.
If you later want to return to a completely stable version of Android, you will have no choice but to reset your phone by erasing all your data. It may seem restricting but it is the price to pay to discover the new features of Android before everyone else.
How to cancel your registration
For those who wish to leave the Android Beta program, you will need to log in to the program page using the credentials of your Google account. Once the page is loaded in your browser, click on the Unregister option next to the name of your smartphone.
Google will then send you the latest official version of Android as an OTA update. Please note, this stable version will automatically erase all your data. Remember to make a backup before canceling your subscription to the Android Program Beta.
