For whom this writes, the LG Velvet may not be the best mobile of the year but, of course, it is one of the phones with the best design that 2020 has left us. Now the high-end of the firm becomes one of the first phones to test the honeys of Android 11.
Along with the LG Wing, the LG Velvet is one of the top of the range that the manufacturer has been encouraged to launch on the market in recent months. Although it does not have the best features of processor, camera or battery, it does boast an impressive finish that has earned it the attention of many users. Now the software is another point in favor of the phone.
Android 11 on the LG Velvet
The smartphone already stood out for advancing LG Velvet UI, the new customization layer of the manufacturer that after debuting in LG’s Velvet it was announced that it will reach more economic devices in the brand’s catalog. Now it adds the incentive of being able to test before another model of the company Android 11 Beta , which is now beginning its deployment for those who live in South Korea.
Of course, after the software is tested in its country of origin, it will also reach other markets, so it is to be imagined that at the beginning of next month it should make an appearance in Spain.
How to get the beta of Android 11 on LG mobiles?
LG betas are obtained through the LG Quick Help app. If you don’t have it yet, download it from the Android application store and register to obtain the preliminary version of the software the moment it arrives in our country. Then, the firm will release a software update via OTA.
The changelog of Android 11 Beta Preview for the LG Velvet advances a new notification window for conversations, a function to view the deleted notification history and a message bubble function like the one we can enjoy in apps like Facebook Messenger.
LG developers have added ‘Allow only during use’ feature to allow permission once when running an app. You can also hide silent notifications and the navigation bar when using gestures on your smartphone. Other enhancements include the QR code scanning feature in the camera app and enhancements to scale the keyboard and adjust its position.