Google says the Android 17 Beta is coming soon

Source: 9to5Google

Android 17 Beta Announcement

Following the release of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 earlier today, Google has revealed that the Android 17 Beta is starting soon.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is the final release in that cycle, and Google is turning its attention to the “next Beta program cycle that covers our Android 17 Platform Release (26Q2).”

Officially, “Android 17 Beta 1 will kick [off] soon.”

Automatic Upgrade

• Users who remain in the Android Beta Program on Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 1.
• Opting out is not possible without a data wipe until the end of the Android 17 Beta cycle in June 2026.

Expected Release Timeline

A June release for Android 17 is not surprising. The final public stable release of Android 16 QPR3 (CP1A) is expected in March, after which the Android 17 Beta will be available.

How to Opt Out (If You Don’t Want to Test Android 17 Beta 1)

1. Visit the Android Beta Program page and opt out of the program.
2. Ignore/don’t apply the downgrade OTA update that will appear with “Downgrade” in the description.
3. Opting out will not cause a data wipe as long as you do not apply the downgrade OTA update.

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