Final update to Android 7.1 Developer Preview

The final update to the Android 7.1 developer preview is now available -- the last before we release the final Android 7.1.1 platform to the ecosystem. Android 7.1.1 includes the developer features already available on Pixel and Pixel XL devices and adds optimizations and bug fixes on top of the base Android 7.1 platform. With Developer Preview 2, you can make sure your apps are ready for Android 7.1.1 and the consumers that will soon be running it on their devices.

As highlighted in October, we're also expanding the range of devices that can receive this Developer Preview update to Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, and Pixel C.

In the event that you have a supported device that is selected in the Android Beta Program, you'll get an update to Developer Preview 2 over the coming week. In the event that you haven't selected your device yet, simply visit the site to enlist your device and get the update

What's in this update?

Developer Preview 2 is a release candidate for Android 7.1.1 that you can use to complete your application development and testing in planning for the upcoming final release. In incorporates close last framework practices and UI, alongside the most recent bug fixes and enhancements over the system and Google applications.

It additionally incorporates the developer components and APIs (API level 25) as of now presented in Developer Preview 1. In the event that you haven't explored the developer features, you'll need to look at application shortcuts, round icon resources, and image keyboard support, among others -- you can see the full list of developer features here.

With Developer Preview 2, we're also updating the SDK build and platform tools in Android Studio, the Android 7.1.1 platform, and the API Level 25 emulator system images. The latest version of the support library (25.0.1) is also available for you to add image keyboard support, bottom navigation, and other features for devices running API Level 25 or earlier.

For details on API Level 25 check out the API diffs and the updated API reference on the developer preview site.