Google now releases the second beta version of the Android 14 system developer preview

On March 9, Google released the first developer preview of Android 14 in early February this year, and today launched the second test version (DP2) UPP2.230217.004.

IT Home reminds you that the Android 14 system is still in the early stages of development. This is just a preview version for developers and is not suitable for daily use. It is only available for manual download and flashing of Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, and 7 Pro series devices. Of course, you can also use the official Android emulator in Android Studio to experience it.

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 testing project and want to use Android 14 on a registered device, you must first choose to exit the testing program and then download and use Android 14.

According to Google's planning schedule, the first public Beta version 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, the Google I/O conference usually announces a lot of information about the next major Android version, and it is also possible to launch various new hardware products.

The company said the event will be "for a limited in-person audience and open to all users online." Google is expected to launch more than 20 artificial intelligence products this year, many of which may be demonstrated at the 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, allowing you to choose "Support allowing applications to access only selected photos and videos" or "Access all photos and videos", or directly deny access, as shown in the figure below.

Google introduced a platform API, Credential Manager, in Android 14, which allows applications to log in using passwords. In DP2, Google improved the UI style of the account selector and adjusted the API based on developer feedback on DP1.

Additionally, apps targeting Android 14 will require users to grant permissions to run in the background.

Google said that DP2 optimizes Android's memory management system and improves resource usage when applications are running in the background. In addition, the number of non-dismissible notifications in Android 14 will also be reduced, and the App Store API will also be improved.

It is reported that you can also set your preferred display format through regional preferences. For example, you will be able to select the temperature unit (Fahrenheit, Celsius), the first day of the week and the numbering system according to your region.

IT Home is accompanied by Google Android 14 Developer Preview DP2 release notes and Google Android 14 Developer Preview DP2 development log.