4 Reasons Not to Install Galaxy S8 Pie Beta & 7 Reasons You Should

Don't Install If You Haven't Prepared

Don't install the beta if you haven't prepared. 

While you might be tempted to jump right with the Android Pie beta, we don't recommend it. Again, this is pre-release software and it could give you a major headache if you aren't careful. 

If you spend a few minutes preparing yourself and your device for the move, you should be able to avoid major issues. 

We recommend checking in with IT (if you have an IT department) before you install the beta because it could have a negative impact on the software you use for your job. 

We also recommend making a backup of your important files, just in case something goes wrong with the installation.

You'll also want to update your apps, including first-party (Samsung) and third-party apps, with the latest updates. 

If something goes wrong while you're running the beta, you can always downgrade back to Android Oreo. Problem is, downgrading can be a pain. 

If you decide you need to drop down to Oreo, you'll be forced to data wipe your phone. This is why you need to backup all of your data before you install. 

If you don't have time to deal with any of this, you'll want to avoid the Android Pie beta.