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Google today officially announced<\/a> Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. This joins the stable Android 16 QPR2 release and 16 QPR3 Beta<\/a> that\u2019s winding down.<\/p>\n Over the coming hours, we\u2019ll dive into all of Android 17 Beta 1\u2019s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 Beta 1 on the right.<\/p>\n If you want to quickly install Android 17 Beta 1 on your compatible 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, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold be sure to check out\u00a0our step-by-step guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Updating\u2026<\/p>\n \tAdvertisement – scroll for more content<\/p>\n Updated brightness icon<\/p>\n \t\t Location indicator is now slightly darker<\/p>\n \t\t Gemini screen shrink animation now available from corner swipe<\/p>\n It was previously only available when the Gemini overlay was activated from the power button<\/p>\n Google has removed some vertical height from menu items for a more compact look.<\/p>\n \t\t New Volume overflow icon<\/p>\n Instead of three dots, we get a proper settings icon to better indicate the volume sheet.<\/p>\n It still switches to a waveform when media is playing.<\/p>\n \t\t Cinnamon Bun <\/p>\n Android 17\u2019s codename is Cinnamon Bun.<\/p>\n CP21.260116.011.B1<\/p>\n CP21.260116.011.A1 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)<\/p>\n \t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Android-16-QPR3-Beta-brightness-2.jpg\")
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