Google just released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 to Google Pixel phones, and it’s the last build on the current OS. The company has now officially confirmed that it’s working on Android 17 and that the first beta build will be released soon.
Android 17 Beta 1 Releasing Soon
Google confirms the first public Android 17 will be released soon. Notably, this won’t be a Developer Preview build. If you’ve followed the development cycles for an upcoming Android OS in the past, you’d know that first builds are generally labelled Developer Preview builds (Android 16 had two of them), and then beta builds are released, but that’s changing this year with Android 17.
Android 17 Beta 1 “builds on top of Android 16 QPR platform release and includes the latest bug fixes and improvements to stability and performance.” Leaks hint that several new features and improved gaming capabilities are coming to the upcoming Android OS. The first beta build goes live, which could arrive this month or next month, while the stable build of Android 17 is expected in June 2026.
Google Pixel users will have the first bite, as always. Those currently on Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 and choose to remain enrolled in the Android Beta Program will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update. If they don’t want to receive the beta update, they must opt out of the beta program.
As for the other brands, the Android 17 beta update may arrive on select devices a few weeks after it is released to Google Pixels. We’ll continue to track the development and update you on the same in our Android section. Remember to visit the section regularly for the latest updates.
As for the other brands, the Android 17 beta update may arrive on select devices a few weeks after it is released to Google Pixels.
We’ll continue to track the development and update you on the same in our Android section. Remember to visit the section regularly for the latest updates.
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