Motorola is infamous for taking ages to push new Android updates to its devices. Worse, even then, the final public release is riddled with bugs and issues. A wider beta program should allow the company to speed up the process and get more feedback from users to improve the final release. The move also puts Motorola closer to its rivals like Samsung and OnePlus, which typically run a wide beta program for their devices. In fact, Motorola is currently the only major Android OEM running an Android 17 beta program for its flagship devices. Samsung is still busy testing Android 16 QPR2-based One U
You can now test Android 17 on more Motorola phones… Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Android 17 history and features Trivia challenge How well do you know Google's latest Android release — put your knowledge to the test. History Features Design Updates Security 01 / 8 History What is the official dessert codename associated with Android 17? …
… Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Android 17 history and features Trivia challenge How well do you know Google's latest Android release — put your knowledge to the test. History Features Design Updates Security 01 / 8 History What is the official dessert codename associated with Android 17? …
… Related Android 17 will protect you from apps that deceptively gain accessibility permissions The move could impact some popular apps For developers, this means that they can begin their final compatibility testing and start pushing their Android 17-targeted apps to the Play Store. …
… In fact, Motorola is currently the only major Android OEM running an Android 17 beta program for its flagship devices. Samsung is still busy testing Android 16 QPR2-based One UI 8.5 for its older flagship devices . Unfortunately, Motorola does not detail what's exactly new in its Android 17 build. …
… Related Android 17 Beta 3 rolls out to Pixel devices Hello, Platform Stability Android 17's stable release isn't due for a few more weeks, but what we have now with the third Android 17 beta is close as it gets to the final product. …
… But if they do, Android 17 could finally fix one of the biggest camera limitations on Android, which makes the iPhone's camera look superior despite dated hardware. Additionally, Android 17 will add support for the RAW14 image format — a 14-bit-per-pixel raw image format. …
… This means users will need to disable Advanced Protection Mode to use such apps with Android 17, as revealed in an Android Authority report. To be clear, these restrictions aren't in place with the Android 16 QPR3 update, which arrived with the March Pixel Drop . …
… Android 17 Beta 1 can be installed on Pixel 6 and newer and the Pixel Tablet. You need to enter the Android Beta Program, and from there, you will be able to download the beta updates over the air. …
… Related Here’s how Android 17’s App Lock will handle notifications Android Canary 2601 spills the beans Ability to hide app names on the home screen Make your Pixel's home screen much cleaner Building on improving the home screen experience, with the release of Android 17 Beta 3 , Google has also i… …
… Related I still haven't given up my Pixel 8 despite mounting issues I wish I knew how to quit you, Google Looking forward to Android 17 While the multitasking bubbles are the clear star of the show for me, spending time with Android 17 Beta on my Pixel 8 has made me realize just how much quality-of… …
