Android 11 has been around the corner for a couple of months. With its first launch for the Google Pixel smartphones gradually reaching Indian users in the coming weeks, Google’s latest operating system is ready for your phone, well, if it is supported.
Various smartphone brands including Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, etc., are now speeding up to bring Android 11 to their new models.
The new version of the operating system brings a variety of new features to the mobile operating system with the biggest change being the management of conversations by grouping notifications from messaging applications. Android 11 introduced Bubbles, a new feature to help you reply and participate in important conversations without switching between your current task and the messaging app.
In terms of getting the update and installation, Google has said that Android 11 is rolling out to its Pixel 2 and newer phones in that range: Pixel 3, 3A, 4, 4A, along with OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme phones. at this time. .
Here is a list of which Android smartphones are receiving the update or are confirmed to receive it soon:
Google Pixel Phones:
If you are using a Pixel phone, the software update may have already reached you. To install Android 11, open the Settings app on your phone and tap System> Advanced> System update> Check for update.
In case you can’t find the update on your Pixel phone, it may be on its way. Since it is being rolled out gradually for its users, the Android 11 update could appear on your phone in a few days. Don’t forget to keep checking.
If you see an update, just follow the steps on your phone to install it. Keep your phone well charged and connected to WiFi without interruptions during the installation process.
Oppo phones:
After releasing the features of the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 public beta, Oppo will officially introduce the software today. Android 11-based custom operating system will be available to select Oppo phones initially. The company claims to be recruiting testers for the public beta that is available to Find X2 Series and Reno 3 Series (4G) users. The Find X2 is also one of the first phones to receive the latest version of Android.
OnePlus Phones:
OnePlus is rolling out an Open Beta of its Oxygen OS 11 update for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The update includes Android 11 features.
If you want to be a part of the Beta program before the official release of the software, you can do so by visiting the OnePlus forums and following the instructions to install it. The installation process will not force you to reset your device or lose any data, but it is a beta version, so proceed with caution.
Realme Phones:
Previously, Google revealed some of the OEMs that will roll out the update as soon as possible.
Realme was on the list of manufacturers. Realme was quick to announce the new update. For now, the update will only be available for its Realme X50 Pro flagship phone. The company also took this opportunity to launch its own Realme UI 2.0 update.
Xiaomi Phones:
Xiaomi posted on Twitter that its Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro would be the first devices to get Android 11, and the company also launched a beta program for early users.
Nokia phones:
Nokia It has also publicly announced its launch plans for Android 11, but we don’t yet know which phones could receive it as soon as possible. “We will update our phones to bring our consumers directly to what matters most,” the smartphone maker tweeted.
During its launch, Google said that Android 11 has even more granular controls for the most sensitive permissions.
Android 11 also brings features like screen recorder, updated Voice Access, improved performance, and an improved sharing menu that makes it easy to share content from your phone.
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