Google's fifth and final Android 7.0 Nougat Preview is now available to download right now. The preview is released to developers but there are no restrictions for anyone who wants to try it out. If you're intrigued much, check out all the changes part of the final preview below.
Android 7.0 Nougat Fifth And Final Build Released For Developers
Google's new operating system is almost done and ready for prime time now and once the company is done with this, we will probably see the Nougat's finalized version. Android 7.0 Nougat will start moving to the latest and other supported devices in a couple of weeks. So if your device is compatible, be sure to prepare yourself for the release. As for now, you can get the fifth preview from here. If you want to download it through an OTA image, click here.
To be fair, there are quite a handful of changes and differences between Android Marshmallow and Nougat. While the upper appearance might look identical or pretty much similar, it's what is in the inside. However, we'll get to the changes later on. The previous preview of Android 7.0 Nougat brought a bevy of bug fixes to the table, intertwined with ample performance enhancements.
Moreover, developers are told that the release will give them "the near-final system updates for all of the supported preview devices". This states that testing apps against this preview iteration will allow their software to get ready for the final consumer release.
If you're considering to download the final Android 7.0 Nougat preview on your device, you must be enrolled into the Android Beta program. Once you're enrolled and signed in, you will be given an update notification soon. After that, once you install the new software you will be running the latest Developer Preview. If you are not enrolled to the Android Beta program, you can sign up from here. Just as before, the final preview build is available for Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G.
So what's new in the final build of Android 7.0 Nougat? Not much actually! The changes are centered towards developers and includes bug fixes and optimizations, Android N API's, an emulator to test apps and system images for Nexus devices. The fifth and final build for Android 7.0 Nougat is the closest you will be to the actual consumer build of the operating system which will roll out in the coming weeks. So if you're interested, be sure to check the preview out.
This is it for now, folks. Are you running the final Android 7.0 Nougat preview on your Nexus device? Be sure to share how you like it compared to the previous build.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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