Title: Hi there 5.1 rc 1 has been released… Author: Maxime Published: February 8, 2016 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mbiais/) [Maxime](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mbiais/) 10:53 am _on_ February 8, 2016 Tags: [Android ( 166 )](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/tag/android/), [beta ( 47 )](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/tag/beta/), [wpandroid ( 34 )](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/tag/wpandroid/) # Hi there 5.1 rc 1 has been released… Hi there, 5.1-rc-1 has been released in the Google Play Store. This is a maintenance release, we squashed minor bugs in Me, Reader, Comments and Site Settings screens– we also improved app accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Accessibility). If you’re a TalkBack user, we’d love to hear from you. Join the [Google Plus beta community](https://plus.google.com/communities/108813167297661427043), and help us to test the app! * you can also contribute to our GitHub project (by writing code, documentation or new issue): https://github.com/wordpress-mobile/WordPress-Android [#android](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/tag/android/), [#beta](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/tag/beta/), [#wpandroid](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/tag/wpandroid/) ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/2016/02/08/hi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/2016/02/08/hi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/2016/02/08/hi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released/?share=bluesky) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/2016/02/08/hi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/2016/02/08/hi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released/?share=x) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/mobile/2016/02/08/hi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released/?share=linkedin) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fmobile%2F2016%2F02%2F08%2Fhi-there-5-1-rc-1-has-been-released%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b6696bb7dcff4f27b8cbc28b2414838823dfa2a83532f46fe75774aa1df2474f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [Rachel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rachelmcr/) 3:57 pm _on_ February 8, 2016 3. Interested in testing the app’s accessiblity, but not sure where to start? Try these steps: 4. 1. Go to your Android Settings > AccessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Accessibility) > TalkBack and toggle it on 2. Open the WordPress app again 3. Try doing one task (e.g. check your notifications, read a blog post, upload new media, change your site settings, or write a new post) with TalkBack enabled. 5. You can refer to Google’s guides to [exploring by touch](https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006598?hl=en-GB&ref_topic=3529932) and [TalkBack gestures](https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6151827?hl=en-GB&ref_topic=3529932) to get started. 6. Any and all feedback is welcome! 7. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/756c2e0e82712f382e451c45008d32f73ebb14f01c1d8447bd44b7dcf67e61dd? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Ryan Boren](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan/) 4:17 pm _on_ February 8, 2016 * I’ve looked on this site and in the G+ betaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. community for beta testing onboarding instructions. How do I install RC1, and how do I revert back to production? - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/756c2e0e82712f382e451c45008d32f73ebb14f01c1d8447bd44b7dcf67e61dd? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Ryan Boren](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan/) 4:20 pm _on_ February 8, 2016 - CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. has this. [https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/testing/beta/](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/testing/beta/) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dba33d53d8e50af13e2ec55d4d85d785c5c05a142255a4116d12ce176387deea? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Maxime](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mbiais/) 4:44 pm _on_ February 8, 2016 - I updated the instructions on G+ community page. I think a handbook page is not necessary since there only 2 steps: “Click the opt-in” link, and wait for the Play Store to update the app. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/756c2e0e82712f382e451c45008d32f73ebb14f01c1d8447bd44b7dcf67e61dd? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Ryan Boren](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan/) 6:10 pm _on_ February 8, 2016 * I never use G+. I couldn’t find the instructions. I finally clicked the( i) button. This is the right page? * [https://cloudup.com/cqyqPtsUCyu](https://cloudup.com/cqyqPtsUCyu) * That information should be on this site, in the handbook, and linked in the sidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme.. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/756c2e0e82712f382e451c45008d32f73ebb14f01c1d8447bd44b7dcf67e61dd? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Ryan Boren](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan/) 3:39 pm _on_ February 9, 2016 * To get at the instructions, you must find the community page, request to join, and then find the instruction page. There are no instructions for that. Feels like we don’t want people to test. * I’m doing a step-by-step with screenshots of betaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. testing onboarding flow. I left the community and requested to join. - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/756c2e0e82712f382e451c45008d32f73ebb14f01c1d8447bd44b7dcf67e61dd? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Ryan Boren](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan/) 3:01 pm _on_ February 10, 2016 - [https://make.wordpress.org/flow/2016/02/10/joining-the-android-beta-program/](https://make.wordpress.org/flow/2016/02/10/joining-the-android-beta-program/) 8. 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