10 Things to Know About the Nexus 5X Android O Update

Google’s released the final Nexus 5X Android O Developer Preview which means we’re extremely close to the device’s final Android 8.0 release.

You don’t need to be a developer to try out Google’s next version of Android. You simply need a compatible device, some patience, and a few minutes of free time.

The pre-release version of the Nexus 5X Android O update is packed with new features and enhancements and it’s an extremely tempting upgrade ahead of the update’s official release date.

That said, there are a number of problems, errors, and defects that could affect the normal functioning of the device. If want to try the Android O update right now, you’ll want to be extremely careful. Especially now with the final release as close as it is.

Read: For a look at the official Nexus 5X Android Oreo update, take a look at our new guide.

Our guide to the beta addresses these ongoing Nexus 5X Android O problems. It also takes a look at the Nexus 5X Android O Developer Preview 4’s performance, the Android Nougat downgrade, and some other key things current and prospective beta users need to know about the Nexus 5X’s version of Android O.

With an official Nexus 5X Android O release just a few weeks away, we plan to update this roundup with new information about the update’s performance.

Check back in with us as we poke and prod the Nexus 5X’s last Android O beta for its benefits, problems and hidden features.

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