Google Signals Early Android 17 Stable Release, Second Beta Confirmed For March

Google has officially kicked off the Android 17 journey with the release of its first public beta, offering developers and users a first glimpse at what may be the next major Android upgrade. Though the company gave no date for the stable build, several cues now indicate that Android 17 may arrive ahead of schedule. Google has also confirmed the second beta of Android 17 will be released in March, ensuring that updates continue to be more frequent.

Android 17 Stable Release Timeline Hinted

According to release notes shared by Google, the Android 17 platform release is tagged as “26Q2”, indicating a launch window between April and June 2026. In the Android 17 Beta 1 notes posted on Reddit, Google stated that “The next opportunity to exit the Beta Program without a data wipe will be towards the end of the Android 17 Beta cycle in June 2026." This strongly suggests that the stable version could roll out around June.

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As usual, the Android 17 stable update is expected to arrive first on Google Pixel devices before expanding to smartphones from other manufacturers.

Google has confirmed that Android 17 Beta 2 will be released in March 2026. Alongside this, the company released a quarterly update roadmap with the 26Q3 release in line for Android 17 QPR1, likely QPR2 and QPR3 updates for Pixel devices at later dates.

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What’s New in Android 17 Beta 1

The first public beta focuses on core improvements rather than visual changes. Highlights include improved media and camera capabilities, support for Versatile Video Coding (VVC), new loudness management controls, better permission management and additional privacy and security features. Google also introduced new tools to manage your connections and extended support for companion device profiles.

All signs point to an April-June window for Android 17's launch, suggesting it may see an earlier stable release similar to Android 16 in June. By speeding up the development cycle, Google hopes to make future Android releases better fit with the rhythm of smartphone launches, thus encouraging its partners to ship new devices running the latest Android version at an earlier time.