{"id":565133,"date":"2026-03-26T07:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/565133\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:19:10","slug":"google-finally-opens-up-the-android-17-beta-to-third-party-phones-but-you-shouldnt-install-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/565133\/","title":{"rendered":"Google finally opens up the Android 17 beta to third-party phones, but you shouldn\u2019t install it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google appears on track with the development of Android 17<\/a>, as the company has already started the beta testing of the software. It took the company less than two weeks to move from the first to the second beta of the operating system, but both had limited availability. Now, it appears that the. Android 17 beta is coming to at least two more devices.Android 17 Beta 2 is now available for two more devices
Owners of the OnePlus 15<\/a> and Oppo Find X9 Pro<\/a> can now download<\/a> and install<\/a> the Android 17 Beta 2 on their phones. However, it is recommended to skip it if that\u2019s your primary smartphone, as the software is still very rough.
\nBoth Oppo and OnePlus warn that Android 17 Beta 2 comes with a swath of known issues and bugs, some of which sound severe. Installing the beta on both devices also includes wiping all their data. That\u2019s why both brands say the release is suited for developers and other advanced users.It won\u2019t work on all variants of the phone<\/p>\n

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OnePlus is warning that the beta is unstable and meant for developers. | Image by OnePlus<\/p>\n

To install the Android 17 Beta 2 on the OnePlus 15 or Oppo Find X9 Pro, you need to own a device that\u2019s not carrier locked. If your device was purchased from a carrier and it\u2019s locked to a certain mobile network, you won\u2019t be able to install the beta.<\/p>\n

OnePlus and Oppo warn that among the various known issues, there\u2019s a real risk of bricking your phone if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing during the installation process. Compared to that, installing the Android 17 beta on a Pixel device is far easier and safer. That\u2019s possible on devices ranging from the Pixel 6<\/a> series to the latest Pixel 10<\/a> devices.<\/p>\n

Better wait
I don\u2019t need Oppo and OnePlus to make the Android 17 Beta 2 sound a little scary. As interesting as it may sound to see the latest software before its official release, that\u2019s rarely a smooth experience. Like any other beta, Android 17 is also destined to come with various issues and incompatibilities that are likely not worth the risk.<\/p>\n

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\n Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.\n <\/p>\n

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