Google changed the Android beta testing program back in 2019 as over a dozen devices got to test the Android Q beta updates. Cut to now, OEMs like OnePlus and Vivo have already started testing the Android 11 beta update.
We reported earlier that the Android 11 beta update came out for the iQOO 3 and NEX 3S back in June. The update was basically meant for developers to prepare and test apps for the new iQOO UI.
Now, the OEM has released the Android 11 beta 2 update for Vivo iQOO 3 and Vivo NEX 3S. The second beta does not offer any major changes but still a small changelog is provided by the OEM.
Here’s the changelog followed by the download links for both devices:
Vivo iQOO 3
The power percentage display in the upper right corner of iQOO3 is obscured by the front camera.
NEX 3S cannot use the vivo wallet.
Device: Vivo iQOO 3
Channel: China Beta
Version: PD1955_A_20.07.275
Android: 11
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: 66b1152656669c3814d06d95cf338590
Device: Vivo iQOO 3 4G/5G
Channel: India Beta
Version: PD1955_A_20.07.275
Android: 11
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
Vivo NEX 3S
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: 66b1152656669c3814d06d95cf338590
Download: Link
MD5: 66b1152656669c3814d06d95cf338590
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
Download: Link
Device: Vivo NEX 3S
Channel: China Beta
Version: PD1950_A_20.07.275
Android: 11
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: 747c6eb2aa15b10065959d93dad72dbd
You can follow the guide given below to install the Android 11 beta 2 update on your Vivo iQOO 3 or Vivo NEX 3S.
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: 747c6eb2aa15b10065959d93dad72dbd
Download: Link
MD5: 747c6eb2aa15b10065959d93dad72dbd
Be sure to make a backup of your existing data as installing the new update will wipe everything on the device.
Roll back to Android 10
In case you are finding it difficult to use the Android 11 beta 2 update and feel like reverting to the stable version, you can download the required firmware file for your device from the download links given below.
Device: Vivo iQOO 3
Channel: China Stable
Version: PD1955_A_1.14.5
Android: 10
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: e9ea24f3e3f6f69fd81f29ce15334c6b
Device: Vivo iQOO 3 4G/5G
Channel: India Stable
Version: PD1955F_EX_A_1.14.3
Android: 10
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: e9ea24f3e3f6f69fd81f29ce15334c6b
Download: Link
MD5: e9ea24f3e3f6f69fd81f29ce15334c6b
Device: Vivo NEX 3S
Channel: China Stable
Version: PD1950_A_1.12.11
Android: 10
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: 9ccc55d7558242054a8ff98a2a6da48b
After downloading the firmware file for your Vivo iQOO 3 or Vivo NEX 3S, follow the steps given below to install the stable version.
Type: Recovery
Download: Link
MD5: 9ccc55d7558242054a8ff98a2a6da48b
Download: Link
MD5: 9ccc55d7558242054a8ff98a2a6da48b
The iQOO 3 and NEX 3S have now joined other devices like OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in receiving the second Android developer preview update. Also, you can check out the list of devices from Vivo that we think are eligible to receive the Android 11 stable update.
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