Google released the second beta of Android P (Developer Preview 3) and it was available only for the Pixels at that time. However, Google assured that its partners who were participating in the Android P beta program will be getting the beta 2 in a few weeks.



Nokia 7 plus which was already running Android P beta 1. Today, it has received Android P beta 2 update. Like the previous developer preview, this also has to be installed manually on the Nokia 7 plus. But Nokia has promised that OTA update is very close.











Nokia calls this build "DP2", as it is the second one for them, but it's actually the DP3 (Android P beta 2). Note that this is a developer preview and it is meant for developers. Be aware of the risks and bugs which you might face. Here's the complete guide for installing the Android P developer preview on your Nokia 7 plus:







and sign in (or register) Head over to Nokia phones Android™ developer preview pageand sign in (or register)

Download the Android P file (you’ll need to flash this later).

Activate developer options on your Nokia 7 Plus, by heading to Settings -> System -> About phone and tap Build Number several times to enable the mode.

Now that Developer option is enabled, go to it (Settings -> System -> Developer options), and enable USB Debugging

Download and Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot from XDA

Power off your phone and plug it into your computer

Hold Power and Volume Up (+) until you see the Android boot screen

When you see the Android Robot and a “no command” text you’re on the right track.

Hold Power once again, and press Volume Up (+) just once. This should bring up the Recovery menu

Choose Factory Reset (Volume keys to scroll through options and power to select). Then confirm to complete reset.

Once the Reset is over, go back to recovery mode and scroll to “Update from ADB”

Open the command prompt (Win + R – type CMD and hit enter)

In the window, type (without quotes) " adb sideload C:\file\path\to\the-file-you-downloaded .z ip " replacing the file path and name of the file to where you have the file saved.

Progress bar for the install should show in the screen. Once its complete, Select “Reboot Now”

Enjoy Android P on your Nokia 7 Plus

Android P beta 2 on Nokia 7 plus

Android P Beta 2 includes the final Android P APIs, the latest system images, and updated developer tools. You can find everything that's new in Android P beta 2 by clicking here .