Google released Android 16 for developers

Google released Android 16 for developers

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Google released Android 16 for developers



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Google released the first developer preview of Android 16 today so app developers can test new APIs and behavioral changes in next year’s big update. Android 16 Developer Preview 1It comes with new features like embedded photo picker, medical records support, and updated private sandbox.

Android 16 first beta innovations for developers

The first Android 16 version released for developers allows developers to photo picker (menu that allows users to select specific images and videos they want to share) directly into their applications.

Health Connect app is getting a major upgrade in Android 16. In Android 16, Health Connect will allow apps to read and write medical records in FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) format. FHIR is a data standard that enables Electronic Health Records (EHR) to interchange medical records. The current version of Health Connect only supports health and fitness data. Google says apps will need explicit user permission to read and write medical records stored in Health Connect.

With Android 16, Google continues its work on how Android applications will display ads to users in a way that protects privacy. Google in Android module Private Protected Area He did not share how it changed in Android 16; We only know that it contains the latest version of the module.

How to install Android 16 developer beta?

Google says safest way to install Android 16 beta Android Flash ToolIt says to use . This browser-based tool allows you to install system images from one place. Here’s how to install Android 16 beta step by step:

  1. From browser flash.android.com/preview/baklava-dp1 Go to.
  2. You will be asked to install the Android USB driver.
  3. Connect your phone to the computer.
  4. Confirm its connection with Flash Tool.
  5. Select the build you want to install.

On which devices can Android 16 developer preview be installed?

Android 16 developer preview The full list of Google Pixel phones compatible with the version is as follows:

  • Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
  • Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
  • Google Pixel Tablet
  • Google Pixel Fold
  • Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
  • Google Pixel 9Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

When will Android 16 be released?

The Android 16 release date was leaked as June 3, 2025, but this has not been confirmed yet. Google launches Android 16 In the second quarter of 2025 plans to publish. Android 16 first developer preview version was released on November 20, the second will be released in December. We will see Android 16 beta versions from January 2025 to March 2025. The operating system will reach platform stability with Android 16 beta 3, which is planned to be released in March 2025.

  • Android 16 Developer Preview 1 – 20 November
  • Android 16 Developer Preview 2 – December 2024
  • Android 16 Beta 1 – January 2025
  • Android 16 Beta 2 – February 2025
  • Android 16 Beta 3 – Mart 2025
  • Android 16 Beta 4 – Nisan 2025






Source

https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16


https://9to5google.com/how-to-install-android-16-developer-preview-google-pixel/


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