Join beta programmes to try new app and OS features

From AI integrations to experimental features to general improvements, your device's apps and software are constantly being updated. If you like to be the first to try things, you can enrol in various beta programmes to test-drive the newest innovations before they're released to the general public. Here's how to find and join beta programmes.

Note: Apps and devices may not behave as expected when enrolled in beta programmes.

Many apps in the Play Store also offer beta programmes, which allow you to try out innovative new features and improvements. To find one, check an app's details page on the store, then scroll to the bottom of the page. If you see 'Join the beta', you can tap 'Join' to enrol.

Samsung Galaxy user? Check out the One UI Beta Programme. If your device is eligible, you can enrol by downloading the Samsung Members app, logging in with your Samsung account, then tapping 'Registration for One UI Beta Programme'. Next, go to your settings, tap 'Software update', then 'Download and install' to finish setting up beta mode.

If you're a Pixel user, you can help test the latest operating system updates before they're officially released to the public. You can do so by enrolling in the Android Beta Programme at www.google.com/android/beta, making sure that you're first signed into your Google Account.

Once signed in, scroll down to 'View your eligible devices' to see if any of your devices are available for the Beta Programme. Once you've opted in, you can give feedback to developers directly from your phone or via the dedicated Android Beta Reddit page (www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/).

You can choose to opt out at any time and go back to using a fully released public version of Android, but just be aware that all existing user data on your device will be wiped.