More from the IDG Network. Other new capabilities introduced in Android 12L: To make multitasking more powerful and intuitive, a new taskbar on large screens lets users switch to favored apps on the fly. Split-screen mode has been made more discoverable. All apps are enabled to enter split-screen mode regardless of whether the apps are resizable. Compatibility mode has been improved with visual and stability improvements to offer a better letterboxing experience. Letterboxing has been made customizable by device manufacturers.
While you are in the About Phone section, click on the Build Number option seven times to enable Developer mode. Then, in the Developer mode options, enable USB debugging. A screen will pop up on your phone when the Nexus Root Toolkit attempts to make a connection. Make sure to allow it. You will also have to disable the MTP setting on your Nexus device. If the program and computer aren't recognizing your device, you will have to install software drivers.
This is the most difficult part of the process. Be sure to follow the steps exactly and make sure to restart your computer when prompted to do so. Before you can flash a factory image, you must first unlock your bootloader. Your device will reboot a few times, but don't freak out.
Let the program do its thing. Once your device has successfully rebooted, skip the initial setup and go right into the settings menu. Now head to Google's developer website and download the Android M preview factory image.
Be sure to download the image that corresponds to your device. I am using a Nexus 5, so I downloaded the "hammerhead" image. Click OK, select the file from your computer, and copy and paste the MD5 checksum number found next to the file you downloaded on Google's website.
Once again, this will take some time, so be patient and let the program do its thing. Once your phone has rebooted, you will have a fresh new install of Android M. Well, that was fun, but since Android M isn't ready for prime time, you probably will want to go back to Lollipop at some point. That's not a problem.
Before we get started, make sure you update the build number of your device in the Nexus Root Toolkit. Then, one last time, head to settings on your Nexus device and enable both Developer mode and USB debugging.
In my case, that's Nexus 5 hammerhead 5. Then just click the OK button and wait for the image to download. The operating system will be installed on your phone over the next few minutes. It will then reboot and your Nexus will be back on Android Lollipop. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read.
The next major milestone will be Developer Preview 5, which should be the final one before Android N is released. If you stay in the preview program, your device will also get previews maintenance releases after the final release.
If you decide that running a beta isn't for you then you can roll back to the latest public release by unenrolling your device, again using Google's Android Beta portal. Note that this does wipe your data, so make sure you back up anything important in advance of downgrading. Best iPhone accessories Cases, chargers, and more. Best Samsung phone Explore a new Galaxy.
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