Google has released public beta builds of the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update to compatible devices. The update is an incremental maintenance release that brings system optimizations, and a number of bug fixes in tow. It is being rolled out over-the-air (OTA) to compatible Pixel and Nexus devices. These include the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X and Nexus Player, while the company has confirmed that an update for Nexus 6P can be expected to be released soon.
"Android 7.1.2 is an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements, so it includes a number of bug fixes and optimisations, along with a small number of enhancements for carriers and users," said Dave Burke, VP of Engineering, in a blog post. Interested users with compatible devices can try the public beta for Android 7.1.2 through the Android Beta Program.
How to get Android 7.1.2 Nougat on your compatible Pixel or Nexus device
There are two ways to get the update. If you have already registered for Android Beta program, the update should be available via OTA. You can head over to Settings > About > System Updates. If the update is available, hit download and install it. Do note, as it is a phased rollout, it may take a few days till the update hits your region.
For those who haven’t enrolled for Android Beta program can head over to android.com/beta and sign-in with your Google account that you used to sign-in on your Android smartphone. Alternatively, you can also beta factory images from here and follow the install instructions from one of our previous posts here. The procedure from flashing Android 7.1.2 factory images remain the same as the one for Android 7.1.1.
Unfortunately, Google doesn't seem to include Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices in the eligible devices for the latest Android 7.1.2 which Android Police points out may mean that Android 7.1.1 was the end of the line for both the devices. On checking Google's Nexus Help page, the company has listed October 2016 as the last official update from Google for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices.
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