leremjs
leremjs

Reputation: 1069

How to install older Android versions on a device

I would like to be able to test my Android app on different Android versions on an actual device, rather than on the emulator. I have a Nexus S which currently has Android 2.3.6 installed.

My understanding is that I can boot into "recovery" mode on my phone and load an Android package from the SD card, but where can I find the official Android releases? Are they distributed along with the SDK somewhere?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 6616

Answers (3)

houss
houss

Reputation: 710

I do not believe 2.2 and earlier are listed anywhere, however, you can check the factory images for nexus devices and you might find an explanation why they do not list earlier versions

Upvotes: 0

Adam
Adam

Reputation: 61

The Nexus S was the first android 2.3 phone as far as I'm aware. There won't be any official android releases earlier than that for it.

Upvotes: 0

Todd Davies
Todd Davies

Reputation: 5522

I suspect you will have to root your device and then 'flash' another version of android onto it.

Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-hacks/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-new/

Upvotes: 0

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