Google releases Android 17 beta for Pixel; see how to update
Google has released the beta version of Android 17 for Pixel devices, skipping the developer preview phase. The QPR1 Beta 3, made available on May 19, can now be installed on a wide range of the company’s devices.
Quais Pixel receives Android 17 beta
Todos Pixel smartphones with Tensor processor have access to the new version. Compatibility ranges from the Pixel 6 series, released in 2021, to the latest models.
- Pixel 6, Pro 6 and 6a
- Pixel 7, Pro 7 and 7a
- Pixel 8, Pro 8 and 8a
- Pixel 9, Pro 9, Pro 9 XL and 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel Fold and Tablet Pixel
The Pixel 6a will receive this as the last major update from the Android, with support ending in October 2026. Já or Pixel 10a are not included in the current beta program, despite being the most recent model released by the company.
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Instalação via official beta program
The simplest method to obtain the update does not require advanced technical tools. Usuários can register for the beta program directly via google.com/android/beta using the same Google account on the device.
Após participates in the program, the update appears automatically in the device settings. The download may take a few minutes or up to an hour to reach your phone. Then just go to Configurações > Sistema > Software Atualizações > System Atualizações and click “Install”. The complete process is carried out without loss of personal data.
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Usuários can cancel participation at any time through the same page where they registered.
Instalação manual with sideload
Para who wants to quickly install the beta version without waiting for automatic delivery, sideloading offers an alternative. Este method transfers the OTA file directly to the phone via computer, which is significantly faster than the traditional update.
Dois file types are available for download from the official Google website. The Imagem of Fábrica erases all data on the device and starts from scratch. The OTA file, the recommended alternative, installs the new system over the current Android version without deleting photos, applications or personal settings.
OTA downloads for Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 are available on the Google image hosting site, where you need to scroll down to locate the file for your specific Pixel model. Old Modelos like Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 are not compatible with this version.
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Passo step by step manual installation
The process starts with downloading the appropriate OTA file for your device. Antes to proceed, it is essential to unlock the bootloader or, at the very least, activate Desbloqueio OEM in the developer options, as per Google guidance for beta versions.
Then turn off your phone completely. Pressione simultaneously press the Liga/Off button and Diminuir Volume until you reach the Bootloader screen, identified by the Android icon lying on the screen. Use the volume buttons to navigate to “Recovery Mode” and select with Liga/Power button.
Após see the smaller Android with exclamation mark, press Liga/Power and Aumentar Volume for a second to completely enter recovery mode. Solte the Aumentar Volume button to finish this step.
Role down to “Apply update via ADB” and select. An almost blank screen will appear with instructions for manual OTA installation.
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Configuração on the computer
The computer must have ADB and Fastboot tools installed and accessible. Elas can be obtained from the Android developers website, by installing Android Studio completely or just the command line tools. Usuários and Windows can opt for ClockWorkMod’s universal ADB drivers, which simplify the process.
Coloque the OTA file downloaded in the same folder as ADB tools. No Windows, open Prompt from Comando configured for that folder and type `adb sideload` followed by the .zip file name and press Enter. macOS Usuários and Linux should open Terminal and type `./adb sideload`, making sure Terminal points to the correct folder before entering the file name.
A progress bar will appear on your computer and phone, showing the progress of the installation. When finished, the device returns to Modo from Recuperação automatically. Selecione “Reboot Now” using the Liga/Shutdown button to start the new operating system. Pixel will restart with Android 17 beta out of the box.
