The fourth beta version of Android 16 began to deploy on smartphones and supported pixel tablets, and this will be the latest version of the beta program. Android 16 has reached the stability of the platform in its latest beta version, and this version of secondary stability consists in tightening all the screws before the final version in a few months. We will probably hear more on Android 16 next month for Google I / S 2025.
Users who install the latest beta version will first receive the latest corrects and optimizations and will be able to submit comments via an application installed in the construction itself. THE Android developer blog Also announced that the latest beta version is now available for more devices from its partners, allowing more people to embark on the pleasure of Android 16.
Below, we will cover updates to the latest beta version and how you can install the beta version on your pixel device. To find out more, do not miss our Pixel 9a opinion and how to get the live updates of Android 16 in office with Google Maps.
What’s new in Android 16 Beta 4?
Given what extent we are close to the final version of Android 16, we did not expect to see major changes, and this seems to be the case with the latest beta version. However, we generally expect some problems to be resolved in these versions and you can find the following fixes below.
Correction of developed developer and user problems
- A fixed problem that made the radar card disappear in the Pixel weather application. (Issue# 407282089))
- Correction of problems that have had an impact on haptic performance and delayed comments (problems # 400455826,, 398829454))
- Fixed problem which caused an excessive power drain on certain devices (problem # 395519809))
- Fixed problem which caused a restart of the system when a call was answered in certain situations (number # 402639338))
- Fixed the problem that caused restart when the screen magnification is activated (problem # 408330740))
- Correction of the problem where the screen saver has not started (problem # 398963286))
- Correction of the problem when the phone restarted when using the API used (problem # 406577030))
Other solved problems
- Fixed various other problems that have had an impact on system stability and performance, including a snack crash
Install Android 16 on a partner device
Although this is not a feature, Android 16 is now available for even more devices, so pixels are no longer the only technology element to obtain this version.
Here is a list of partners who now support the beta version of Android 16 on their devices:
- HONOR
- iqoo
- Lenovo
- OnePlus
- Oppo
- kingdom
- vivo
- Xiaomi
You can learn to install Android 16 on the devices supported by these partners on the Android page 16 devices.
What pixel devices can install the beta version of Android 16?
In order to install the Android 16 Beta 4 (or one of the previous beta), you will need a compatible pixel device. Here is the full list of supported devices.
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7 and 7 pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel fold
- Pixel tablet
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold and 9a
How to install the Android 16 Beta 4
You can register all your compatible pixel devices to receive beta updates in a few clicks.
The installation of the Android beta version is easy. Here’s how to do it.
- Go to Android beta site And connect to your Google account.
- Click or press “Display your eligible devices” or just scroll to the section.
- You should see the devices associated with the Google account with which you have connected.
- Under the device on which you want to install the beta version of Android 16, click or press the “+ opt in” button.
- Accept the terms of the beta program and click or press “Confirm and register”.
Once your device is registered, you can check if the update awaits you. It generally does not take long.
- Access your settings menu. Tap system.
- Press the software updates. Press the system update.
From there, the Android 16 Beta 4 should start downloading from your device. If he continues to say “your pixel is up to date”, give him a few more minutes or try to restart your phone.
To find out more, find out why Android 16 will be released earlier this year.
