Google Rolls Out Final Android 17 Beta 4 for Pixel Devices

12 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Apr 16

Google has released Android 17 Beta 4 for Pixel devices, marking the final scheduled beta before the stable launch.
This update introduces app memory limits and addresses numerous bugs, including system instability, charging issues, and Bluetooth problems.
Android 17 Beta 4 supports all Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 onwards, with a stable release expected around June 2026.

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