The June 2019 security patch is also included.
What you need to know
Following up on which was released last month during Google I/O, Beta 4 is now being pushed out.
As expected, Beta 4 is a relatively small update compared to the change between Beta 2 and Beta 3. The main difference this time around is that Android Q is now at API Level 29. In other words, developers can do their final compatibility tests for apps to make sure everything will work a-OK when the final build is released in August.
In regards to user-facing changes, it looks like Google is further refining how the new gesture navigation system works. As you can see in the GIF that , the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen is now wider, making it easier to achieve the various gestures, and also disappears when you're on the home screen — further mimicking gestures on iOS.
What's interesting, however, is that these changes aren't actually present in Beta 4. Maybe this is something we'll see in Beta 5 or the final build? We'll let you know as we learn more.
Beta 4 includes the latest June 2019 security patch, and when you update, it'll change your phone's build number to QPP4.190502.018.
If you're already enrolled in the Android Q beta and have a phone running Beta 3, you'll receive an over-the-air update to download and install Beta 4. If you're not currently enrolled but want to go ahead and grab the new software, we've got instructions on .
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What you need to know
- On June 5, 2019, Google started pushing Android Q Beta 4.
- The final APIs are here for developers.
- It includes the June 2019 security patch.
Following up on which was released last month during Google I/O, Beta 4 is now being pushed out.
As expected, Beta 4 is a relatively small update compared to the change between Beta 2 and Beta 3. The main difference this time around is that Android Q is now at API Level 29. In other words, developers can do their final compatibility tests for apps to make sure everything will work a-OK when the final build is released in August.
In regards to user-facing changes, it looks like Google is further refining how the new gesture navigation system works. As you can see in the GIF that , the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen is now wider, making it easier to achieve the various gestures, and also disappears when you're on the home screen — further mimicking gestures on iOS.
What's interesting, however, is that these changes aren't actually present in Beta 4. Maybe this is something we'll see in Beta 5 or the final build? We'll let you know as we learn more.
Beta 4 includes the latest June 2019 security patch, and when you update, it'll change your phone's build number to QPP4.190502.018.
If you're already enrolled in the Android Q beta and have a phone running Beta 3, you'll receive an over-the-air update to download and install Beta 4. If you're not currently enrolled but want to go ahead and grab the new software, we've got instructions on .
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