GoKawiilJoe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR Android 17 Beta 4.1 is now available for Pixel testers.
Lately Google’s been focusing on QPR1 Betas, and the last proper Android 17 Beta arrived in mid-April.
There’s a good chance this is our last update before Android 17 hits stable.
With June now upon us, Android 17’s final, stable release feels like it could be ready to drop at nearly any moment. Ahead of that happening, though, we’ve got at least one more beta release to check out, as Google begins distributing Android 17 Beta 4.1 to testers.
Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a favorite source in Google Discover to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more.
to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below.
If it’s felt like a minute since we last got a proper Android 17 Beta (and not another QPR1 preview), you’re not wrong — it’s been about a month and a half since Android 17 Beta 4 dropped. But now as Google starts getting down to the zero hour for changes before Android 17 goes stable, it’s got what very well could be its last new update to deliver.
Google identifies five main fixes present in Beta 4.1: An issue where the status bar incorrectly displayed zero signal bars despite active connectivity. (Issue #488358813)
A UI synchronization issue where the mobile data Quick Settings icon remained active during Airplane mode. (Issue #501368569, Issue #505757076, Issue #512828669)
... continue reading