Here’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Source: 9to5Google

Google today officially announced Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. This joins the stable Android 16 QPR2 release and the winding‑down Android 16 QPR3 Beta.

If you want to quickly install Android 17 Beta 1 on a compatible device, see our step‑by‑step guide.

Supported Devices

• 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

New Features

Search widget changes

• Updated design and behavior.
  

Updated brightness icon

• New icon reflects current brightness level.

Darker location indicator

• The location status indicator now appears slightly darker for better visibility.

Gemini screen‑shrink animation

• Previously only available when the Gemini overlay was activated from the power button, the animation is now accessible via a corner swipe.

Compact menu layout

• Google has reduced vertical height of menu items for a more compact look.

New volume overflow icon

• The three‑dot overflow has been replaced with a proper settings icon, switching to a waveform when media is playing.

Codename: Cinnamon Bun

• Android 17’s internal codename is Cinnamon Bun.
• Build numbers: CP21.260116.011.B1 and CP21.260116.011.A1 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7).