Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While ...

Given the continuous Android Canary channel, the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices. Android Canary was ...

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out to Google Google Pixel 6 and newer devices. If you are on Android 16 beta, update via Settings > System > Software Update. Stable ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android 17 Beta is officially live and we’ve got it up and running on a ...

Besides replacing Developer Previews, the Android 17 Beta cycle is operating on a faster release schedule. The continuous Android Canary channel introduced last year has replaced Developer Previews.

This is especially true when a hot new Android 17 beta is supposedly being released right away, and I have to keep checking for the OTA every few minutes to see if it’s available — well, uh, before ...

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Just three days ago, Google confirmed that Android 17 Beta 1 is coming, and now it’s here. We weren’t expecting the first beta to be released so quickly, but it’s here with improvements to privacy, ...