Android N Developer Preview hits Sony Xperia Z3

Android N is yet to be officially named later this year, but it was already detailed last month. It offers multi-window (split-screen) multitasking, improved Doze mode, better notification handling among others.Sony made the Android N Preview available to the Xperia Z3 model earlier today. It is unbelievable that Google has released Android N developer preview for a Non-Nexus Device Sony Xperia Z3 for the first time. 

Also, this is the first non-nexus device to run the latest Android version “Android N”. if in case you don’t it is just a beta version so there might be some bugs. Any ways in this post, I will show you how to install  “Android N”  Developer Preview on Sony Xperia Z3 in the simplest way simplest way possible.

What's new in Android N Developer Preview?

Android N introduces several great new features for developers, with more to be added as Google continue to develop the Android N release.  Here are some highlights:

Multi-window – This new multitasking feature lets users view two apps or Activities at the same time, with the system resizing them as needed to fit the device or tablet screen. All apps targeting Android N are resizeable unless they opt-out, so make sure your layouts and resources are optimized.

Bundled notifications – You can use the Notification.Builder.setGroup() method to group your app’s notifications together for easier scanning.

Direct reply notifications – Use the Remote Input notification API to enable users to respond quickly to notifications, without leaving the notification shade.

Efficiency – Adapt your apps to use Doze to save even more power in Android N. There are also new behaviors in Project Svelte, aiming to reduce the memory needs of Android.

Steps To Install Android N on Sony Xperia Z3

You can easily install Android N on Xperia Z3 if you own D6603 or D6653 variant of the device. Here is how to install Android N on Xperia Z3.Follow the steps to install Android N on Sony Xperia Z3

• Step 1 – First of all install Sony Xperia Companion( “required version should be version 1.1.2.4. and above”) software in your PC. It is also available for MAC 
• Get Sony Xperia Companion for Pc here
• Get Sony Xperia Companion for Mac here
• Step 2 – Next connect your Sony Xperia Z3 to a Windows or OS X Computer with a USB cable
• Step 3 – After connecting your device Xperia Companion, if installed will automatically detect your device. Xperia Companion version should be 1.1.24 or later. 
• Step 4 – Next on your Keyboard hold the ALT key and click on “software Repair” displayed on your home screen
• Step 5 – Next you will be asked to disconnect your device and turn off your device. after that again turn on by holding “Volume Down” button present on your device and also by connecting the device back to the computer. Then after select Android N developer software and click on next. Then after the software will start flashing  “Android N”
• Step 6 – after entire process is done the device will boot up with “Android N” operating system. Enjoy

The Android N Developer Preview lacks the Xperia launcher, so you should have that in mind before installing. Plus - it's recommended to install it only if you are a developer and know what you are doing. Bugs and issues may and will occur, so it's not recommended to use an Xperia Z3 running on Android N as your primary phone.

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