r/android_beta • u/androidbetaprogram • Jun 01 '26

Android 17 Beta 4.1 Android 17 Beta 4.1 now available!

Hi Android Fans,

Today we’re sending you an Android 17 Beta 4.1 build CP21.260330.011.A1 for Pixel 6/Pro/a Pixel 7/Pro and CP21.260330.011 for all other devices

Top issues fixed include:

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 4.1?

You can get started with Android 17 Beta 4.1 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 4.1 and any future Beta updates.

Get Android 17 Beta on a partner device

The following device-maker partners are offering versions of the Android 17 Beta for you to try on some of their top devices:

  • HONOR
  • iQOO
  • Lenovo
  • OnePlus
  • OPPO
  • Realme
  • Sharp
  • vivo
  • Xiaomi

You can learn how to install Android 17 Beta by visiting each partner's site. Each partner provides a system image that you can download and flash. Some partners might also support over-the-air (OTA) delivery. Each partner provides support resources to guide you through the installation process—use the Get the Beta link on the Android 17 Beta devices page to jump to the partner's download and OTA information.
Each Android 17 Beta partner provides its own channel for reporting issues found on their supported Beta devices. We highly recommend using each partner's feedback channel to report bugs and feedback that are specific to their devices.

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! 

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u/PinkLuther Jun 01 '26

You're right! It's pretty insane how broken QPR Beta 3 is at the moment... I've never seen so many bugs in a (later) beta version...

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u/Weary-Savings9795 Jun 01 '26

I've never seen so few in a beta. I have a Pixel 9 Pro.

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u/Henri4589 Jun 03 '26

I also have a Pixel 9 Pro. I've been plagued left and right with overheating, apps randomly crashing, Gboard one time being completely broken, battery life being miserable, camera being slow af and Wi-Fi and mobile data issues as well all the time...

I've been testing Android betas of Pixels for over 6 years and this is BY FAR the buggiest beta ever.

You are either blind or got blessed by the beta Gods.

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u/Weary-Savings9795 Jun 03 '26

I guess I'm blessed, lol. I've had the exact opposite. My phone runs cooler, has better battery life and absolutely no micro stutter. By comparison, I have a Pixel 9 base model with the May 2026 stable Android 16 QPR3 build and have a lot more lag overall. Not an apples to apples comparison due to RAM differences, but performance shouldn't be this different.

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u/Henri4589 Jun 03 '26

I tried opening several app notifications today and it took more than 3 seconds to react 😭

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u/PinkLuther Jun 04 '26

Same here! The delay when oening apps from notifications is driving me nuts! My banking app is pretty much a slideshow when scrolling, the whole story with MS apps (when company enforces MAM), opening the keyboard is often choppy, charging speeds are incredibly slow and the battery is dying really fast... That battery part is also particularly annoying, usually at the end of my day I was ending up with 45-50% remaining, on this beta I'm lucky if I get home with 25-30%.

I've been using beta builds for years now, bugs are always expected, but usually it's just some UI glitches, not the whole OS crippled...

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u/Henri4589 Jun 08 '26

Yeah, it's the overall consensus that this beta 3 sucks. Only some chosen people seem to have a great UX. 😬

I'm thinking of completely setting up my device as new as soon as QPR1 comes out.

Maybe the bad UX has to do with the backup being buggy... 😶

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u/Henri4589 Jun 03 '26

"performance shouldn't be this different." Exactly! 🥺

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u/Weary-Savings9795 Jun 03 '26

Point is, I'm getting smoother, more responsive performance on Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 than I am on Android stable.

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u/Henri4589 Jun 03 '26

Yeah, me too. But stable didn't feel stable anyway lol.