- Google's Android 17 beta 1 is finally here with a slew of features.
- Eligible Pixel devices can now get their hands on the beta update that promises new UI/UX, a tonne of features, and a few bugs that will be eventually ironed out.
- Here's the guide on how you can download and install Android 17 beta 1 on compatible Pixel devices.
After quite a long wait, I would say, Google has officially released the Android 17 beta 1 update on Pixel devices. This event marks the onset of a slew of Android 17 beta updates before the official version is launched at the Google I/O 2026 in May, followed by the official rollout with the Pixel 11 series launch in Sep/Oct this year.
Android 17 beta 1 is officially out now
Also known as Cinnamon Bun, Google has officially released Android 17 beta 1 for Pixel devices, which joins Android v16 QPR2 and 16 QPR3 beta in the process. Dubbed as the next phase of the adaptive roadmap, Google promises Android 17 will let developers support larger screen sizes and not simply adapt to larger sizes.
Android 17 brings a slew of professional tools for media and camera apps in order to harmonize the experience between apps and hardware. We can find plenty of changes in terms of UI/UX, such as a search widget, an updated brightness icon, a location indicator that is now darker, Gemini screen shrink animation from the corner, compact setting menus, and a new volume overflow icon, to name a few.
Now that we got your attention about the new Android OS, here’s how you can be a part of the beta program and get your hands on the update.
How to download Android 17 beta 1? If you are a part of the Android 16 beta program
- First up, open “Settings” on your Pixel and scroll to find “System.”
- Next, proceed to “Software Updates >> System Update.”
- Finally, tap on “Check for updates,” and you should be able to track Android 17 beta 1 in a few seconds.
- Follow the on-screen instructions as mentioned to download and install the update on your Pixel device.
How to download Android 17 beta 1? If you are not a part of the Android 16 beta program?
To install Android 17 beta 1, typically, you need to be a part of the Android beta program, which is how Google distributes its beta versions on eligible devices. Here’s how that opt-in would work.
- Open “google.com/android/beta” on a browser, of course, without the double inverted commas.
- Proceed to check if your phone is eligible or not. Since this is a Pixel-only program, your list of compatible devices is right under this guide.
- Once you find your phone, click on “Opt in” to proceed.
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the beta, and there you go.
- Click on “Confirm and Enroll >> OK,” and you should be able to proceed.
- Now that you are a part of the Android beta program, you can refer to the step-by-step instructions mentioned above to download and install the update.
What Pixel devices are compatible with Android 17 Beta 1?
Generally, Pixel phones get their hands on the beta iterations before the build is finalized. Here is the list of Android 17 beta-compatible devices.
- Pixel 6/6a/6 Pro
- Pixel 7/7a/7 Pro
- Pixel Table
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8/8a/8 Pro
- Pixel 9/9a/9 Pro/9 Pro XL/9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 10/10 Pro/10 Pro XL/10 Pro Fold
- Google Pixel 10a (upcoming)
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Wrapping up
Now that Android 17 beta 1 is here, Pixel devices will undergo multiple updates before the official stable version is rolled out later this year. Do note that being a beta update, these versions are prone to errors and bugs and may crash app(s) or systems as a whole. Thus, user discretion is advisable. In any case, it is always fun to explore beta updates as Google keeps on updating these versions to iron out bugs and bring more features on board.
