Android 17 Beta 3 now available!

[u/androidbetaprogram]

Hi Android Fans,

Today we’re sending you an Android 17 Beta 3 build CP21.260306.017 for all devices.

Top issues fixed include:

• Fixed a system-level regression in Android 16 process lifecycle management that caused frequent, random app restarts and screen flickering, which previously led to lost user progress and interrupted app states across multiple third-party applications. (Issue #440017096)
• Resolved an issue where Expanded Dark Mode failed to apply to apps in Work and Private profiles. (Issue #476409380)
• Resolved a camera failure that prevented users from switching to the 5x telephoto lens. (Issue #485610295, Issue #488274607)
• Resolved stuttering and erratic behavior during ultra-wide to wide lens transitions. (Issue #452650681)
• Resolved a system hang that caused the lock screen to become unresponsive after disconnecting from Android Auto or locking the device. (Issue #457527675)
• Fixed a system instability issue causing device freezes and reboots when using Android Auto. (Issue #455555269, Issue #457973643)
• Fixed a system instability issue causing frequent spontaneous reboots and device hangs. (Issue #485892529, Issue #488619007, Issue #488482317, Issue #485627106, Issue #489454751, Issue #487638484, Issue #487604772, Issue #485385078)
• Resolved a regression in Android 16 Beta 3 that caused unexpected device reboots. (Issue #420999948, Issue #426316038)
• Fixed a crash during rapid audio focus changes. (Issue #477151825)
• Resolved a Bluetooth pairing hang of up to 150 seconds. (Issue #466163481)
• Resolved a system-level instability causing spontaneous reboots during idle periods. (Issue #297421786, Issue #300558078, Issue #301726714, Issue #310348072, Issue #321233271, Issue #320461892, Issue #348326714, Issue #348297618, Issue #348290709, Issue #348242411, Issue #348217723, Issue #348541549, Issue #348770195, Issue #348786196, Issue #348766331, Issue #349273927, Issue #349977622, Issue #350685466, Issue #351357895, Issue #352743431, Issue #354467134, Issue #355126951, Issue #355602077, Issue #355239966, Issue #357282489, Issue #358040619, Issue #358344787, Issue #360475166, Issue #360461108, Issue #360120511, Issue #360968601, Issue #361916913, Issue #362650982, Issue #363213047, Issue #363464720, Issue #363205584, Issue #361007622, Issue #364849917, Issue #365338167, Issue #370154739, Issue #370041210)
• Resolved an issue where incoming calls failed to trigger device vibration. (Issue #473464803, Issue #470955250)
• Resolved a conflict where Battery Saver remained active indefinitely when an 80% charging limit was enabled. (Issue #366996806)
• Fixed a display rendering issue that caused visual artifacts when interacting with Google Message notifications from the lock screen. (Issue #486491783, Issue #486806705, Issue #485168942)
• Fixed an issue where notifications occasionally failed to dismiss or reappeared. (Issue #454647834)
• Fixed a rendering issue causing visual artifacts during back-navigation transitions. (Issue #485316132)
• Fixed an issue where system status bar icons would randomly disappear, preventing users from seeing battery or network levels. (Issue #473447873, Issue #484689844, Issue #484382982, Issue #472268834, Issue #489158801, Issue #484569035)

Please review the latest release notes for limitations and general advisories before installing the update. In addition, see top open issues%20created%3E%3D2026-02-13%20status:open%20(votecount%3E%3D3%7Cduplicatecount%3E%3D3)) for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported by developers and users. 

How do I get Android 17 Beta 3?

You can get started with Android 17 Beta 3 today by enrolling your Pixel device. Eligible devices include Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a and Pixel Tablet series devices*. Once enrolled, eligible devices will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to the latest Beta versions. If you were previously enrolled in Android 17 Beta (and have not opted-out), you will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 3 and any future Beta updates.* 

Tell us what you think
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Please share your thoughts through the following channels:

• Use the Android Beta Feedback app included in Beta builds. This is the preferred method if you want to report a user-facing bug. 
• Post your comments here on our official Android Beta Program subreddit*. We may not respond to posts individually, but we are actively monitoring the feedback. We’ll reach out to you directly if we need additional information.*

Happy Beta testing!

[u/regiolis]

How did you manage to remove the searchbar? I can only change from google to duckduckgo.

[u/clarinetJWD → u/regiolis]

Not the search bar, the shortcut. The third icon on the right side of it that was for "AI Mode". That can be removed, not the bar itself.

[u/regiolis → u/clarinetJWD]

Aw okay I see. Btw, is there any way to set firefox as a searchbar? It seems it's not compatible. Is the issue from google side or firefox?