Google Ships Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel 6 and Newer, Fixing Signal and Bluetooth Bugs
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Updated · Android Police · Jun 1
Google Ships Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel 6 and Newer, Fixing Signal and Bluetooth Bugs
6 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 1
Android 17 Beta 4.1 is now rolling out to Pixel beta users, targeting Pixel 6 and newer phones as well as the Pixel Tablet.
Google described the release as a minor update focused on bug fixes, including false zero-signal indicators, a mobile-data icon that stayed active in Airplane mode, and black screens on external displays at high resolutions.
Bluetooth fixes are a key part of the update: one patch restores audio playback after interruptions such as timers, while another stops paired hearing aids from being forgotten after inactivity or charging.
The build is available only through Google's beta program, and users who stay on the test track are encouraged to report any remaining issues before Android 17 reaches public release.
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