In an effort to enhance the feedback process for the ongoing Android 14 Beta, Google has implemented changes to the Android Beta subreddit, now requiring submitters to specify the Android version and their Pixel device in dedicated flairs.
These flairs, such as “Android 14 / Pixel 7a,” “Android 14 / Pixel 6 Pro,” and “Android 14 / Pixel 5,” allow the Android Beta team to effectively categorize and prioritize feedback, ensuring a more efficient evaluation process.
Notably, the r/Android_Beta Mod Team recently announced that the subreddit will solely focus on the Android Beta program for Google Pixel devices. For queries related to the Android beta programs of other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Samsung or Lenovo, users are directed to refer to the provided links for the respective participating OEMs at (https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/devices).
Update to Posting Guidelines + Clarification on Device Support
by u/dmziggy in android_beta
As a result, any submissions pertaining to non-Pixel devices will be removed in accordance with this revised focus.
Previously, the Google+ community served as the platform for announcing new releases, but with the demise of that social network, the Android team transitioned to Reddit. Given the ongoing challenges surrounding third-party clients and developers, it remains uncertain whether Google may need to seek an alternative forum in the future.
Among the potential alternatives, one option is the creation of a new Android Beta “product” within support.google.com, although integrating community support seamlessly could pose challenges. Another possibility is adopting the approach utilized by googlenestcommunity.com; however, this too lacks the streamlined and lightweight nature of Reddit. Alternatively, the Android Issue Tracker exists, but its purpose primarily revolves around discussions, mirroring the functionality of the current subreddit.