{"id":597466,"date":"2026-04-21T11:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/597466\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:34:20","slug":"motorola-opens-the-floodgates-for-its-android-17-beta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/597466\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorola opens the floodgates for its Android 17 beta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"Motorola Razr Plus on table\"  alt=\"Motorola Razr Plus on table\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Motorola-Razr-Plus-on-table.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<p>Motorola is expanding its Android 17 beta to\u00a0more premium devices.<br \/>\nNew additions include the Motorola Razr Plus 2025, Motorola Razr Plus 2024, and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.<br \/>\nThe program is open in key regions including the US, India, Europe, Latin America, and Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>Motorola wasn\u2019t always known for quick Android updates, but that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/motorola-proved-still-worst-android-updates-3619905\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">changing quickly<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n<p>The company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/motorola-android-17-beta-3644315\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kicked off its Android 17 beta program<\/a> back in February, right on Google\u2019s heels. But instead of keeping the beta locked to a tiny handful of devices, Motorola is expanding access. Three new high-end phones have joined in, and they\u2019re all either foldables or flagship models.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePreferredSource\" class=\"e_dm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember, beta builds can be unstable. You might run into broken features, battery issues, or app crashes. Don\u2019t install this on your main phone unless you\u2019re comfortable with possible problems.<\/p>\n<p>Want to join? Motorola uses a simple process. First, create an account on its community website. Next, go to your profile and add your phone\u2019s IMEI or serial number. Join the Motorola Feedback Network, visit the Beta Testing Opportunities page, and send in your application. Then, check your email for approval. If accepted, Motorola will send the beta as an over-the-air update.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the US, India, Europe, Latin America, or Brazil, you can apply now. The links are available on Motorola\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.lenovo.com\/t5\/Current-Testing-Opportunities\/bd-p\/current_testing_opportunities_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">official forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check your phone for any system updates, then visit Motorola\u2019s community site. Spots are limited, so act quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. Read our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Comment Policy<\/a> before posting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority TL;DR Motorola is expanding its Android 17 beta to\u00a0more premium devices. 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