The Mountain View company Google has changed the tradition of its Android cycle as the company usually introduces the developer preview builds before the beta version of any new Android operating system. However, this time the company has skipped the developers preview builds and directly introduced the Android 17 Beta 1. So let’s get into the article to check out the features of the first beta version of the upcoming Android 17 operating system along with the eligible devices among others.
Everything about Android 17 Beta 1
The newly released Android 17 beta 1 and it comes with multiple improvements improving privacy and more. The developers of the upcoming Android 17 operating system have implemented stricter requirements for app behaviour on large-screen devices (smallest width ≥ 600dp) and restricting applications from opting out of resizability and orientation changes. These changes do not affect smaller devices (sw < 600dp).
It is also confirmed that the upcoming Android 17 will be coming with multiple low-level changes to improve app efficiency and system health such as a Lock-free MessageQueue to reduce missed frames, Generational Garbage Collection to reduce the CPU cost and duration of full-heap collections, and the operating system will also feature the Strict “Static Final” Fields that will enable the runtime to apply more aggressive performance optimizations.
The latest update also comes with camera features, including Dynamic Camera Sessions that will enable seamless transitions between modes, Constant Quality Recording for extended control, and it will also support Versatile Video Coding (VVC) on devices with supported hardware.
Moreover, the first beta version of the Android 17 operating system also comes with an improved audio framework, enhanced VoIP call history (supporting avatars and privacy controls), and Wi-Fi Ranging updates (Proximity Detection and 11az secure ranging). The CompanionDeviceManager is now supporting two new profiles, Medical Devices and Fitness Trackers as well.
Eligible devices of Android 17 Beta 1
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold
How to install Android 17 Beta 1 on Google Pixels?
It is worth mentioning that the Google Pixel device, which is running Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 and those who don’t exit the beta program, than you will automatically receive the first beta version of the Android 17 operating system. While if you are not a part of the beta program, then simply visit google.com/android/beta and “Opt in” on your selected device.
Android 17 release timeline
It is said that the “Platform Stability” phase will be starting from next month. So we can expect the final version of the Android 17 operating system in Q3 2026.
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