PSA Sneak Peek for Android "L" is out!!!!

[Rxpert83]

From the sounds of it at I/O, Google will be releasing system images of the developer preview of android "L" release tomorrow.



Welcome to another perk of a developer device!

Note - this will likely be in the form of a factory image - NOT an OTA.

Featuring:
Large design and function changes
ART Default runtime
Battery life improvements, with more detail on whats being used
More control over user data privacy


http://developer.android.com/preview/index.html

 

[mogelijk]

I can tell I'm going to have a tough time trying to decide not to install the preview. Hopefully it won't be too buggy; perhaps I can wait long enough to install it to read some reviews.

 

[CafeKampuchia]

The preview will be available as factory images, presumably on Google’s usual site (linked in the source below). This site has never been restricted to developers only in the past, so we’re not sure if a developer account will be required to download and install this Android L developer preview. Installation should be a cinch with some quick fastboot commands from the bootloader.

The Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (presumably 2013-only) will have the builds available for download.

Source: Pocket Now

This is gonna be fun! Keep an eye on Google's factory image repository here.

 

[Rxpert83]

I know I'm going to install it as soon as I see it's available so no worries there . I'll be posting my thoughts on it. I'm sure others will too

 

[CafeKampuchia]

I know I'm going to install it as soon as I see it's available so no worries there . I'll be posting my thoughts on it. I'm sure others will too

Likewise

 

[mogelijk]

I decided to go back and watch the I/O keynote and noticed, when talking about Android L being available, they said that it would be available for "developer devices" rather than for developers. This makes me think that anyone that has a Nexus type device will have access to L.

 

[Omar Days]

A pink themed inbox? Google have lost their minds if this is final. Seriously wtf

 

[CafeKampuchia]

I decided to go back and watch the I/O keynote and noticed, when talking about Android L being available, they said that it would be available for "developer devices" rather than for developers. This makes me think that anyone that has a Nexus type device will have access to L.

According to Pocket Now, only two: the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013?). See my post above for the quote and link to their article.

 

[wyndslash]

It's red

 

[Omar Days]

It's red

It's definitely pink...

 

[Rxpert83]

I decided to go back and watch the I/O keynote and noticed, when talking about Android L being available, they said that it would be available for "developer devices" rather than for developers. This makes me think that anyone that has a Nexus type device will have access to L.

The nexus 5 and nexus 7 (2013) will get it tomorrow. Probably via a factory image

 

[CafeKampuchia]

The nexus 5 and nexus 7 (2013) will get it tomorrow. Probably via a factory image

Is Is there there an an echo echo in in here here??

Actually, I just ninja'd you back.

 

[Rxpert83]

Is Is there there an an echo echo in in here here??

Actually, I just ninja'd you back.

Were even now

 

[Hook]

Would I be able to use this with multi-ROM so I can take it for a test drive?

 

[jhawkkw]

The nexus 5 and nexus 7 (2013) will get it tomorrow. Probably via a factory image

Who's taking bets that the lte Nexus 7 doesn't have the preview available :banghead:

 

[Rxpert83]

Who's taking bets that the lte Nexus 7 doesn't have the preview available :banghead:

Probably right. At this point all I can do is let out a big sigh and shake my head anytime Verizon and Google are in the same sentence. Otherwise my blood boils

 

[jhawkkw]

Probably right. At this point all I can do is let out a big sigh and shake my head anytime Verizon and Google are in the same sentence. Otherwise my blood boils

Apparently the 4.4.3 image for it was released today. And there's the new fiasco with the chromebook pixel losing the free data they were promised. So glad the Nexus 5 is completely free of their tyranny. I'll be riding smooth with android L tomorrow.

 

[OhSeven]

Would I be able to use this with multi-ROM so I can take it for a test drive?

I'm wondering the same. My understanding is that we can if someone creates a flashable zip. Until then, we'd have to install it via fastboot as the primary, flash a compatible kernel, and restore a backup as a secondary rom (which I haven't done yet but I'm pretty sure is possible)

 

[steveu694]

I wish I was computer savvy and could try out L tomorrow. What's all involved? Do I need root? I'm unrooted and my computer is an acer chrome book. Am I f*cked?

 

[GuitarG20]

I'm probably gonna wait a few weeks till the major major bugs are ironed out. It's gonna be hard to wait though.

 

[Hook]

I'm probably gonna wait a few weeks till the major major bugs are ironed out. It's gonna be hard to wait though.

I wouldn't expect bugs to be worked out soon, that's why I only want to take it for a spin. It is a developers preview-- the actual OS won't probably be released until the Fall. It's not a replacement for KitKat yet.

 

[Rxpert83]

Well probably see some Roms based on it though. Its possible bug fixes could come out.

 

[thisISjoel]

Well probably see some Roms based on it though. Its possible bug fixes could come out.

I sure hope so, and quickly!

I just had a look through this and DAMN it looks SEXY AS HELL!

 

[BynoUK]

I'll be trying it out, bought the Nexus to tinker with it, this is prime time tinkering

 

[mogelijk]

So now the question is, what time will it be released?