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TL; Dr.
- Google recently released the Android 16 Beta 4, finally marked as a second platform stability update with API and behavior.
- This update is now available in Select Honor, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Eku and Xiaomi devices.
- Non-pixel users can test through the eligible partner phone, a GSI or official Android Emulator without risking their daily driver phone.
Android 16 Pixel has been out for a while through beta programs for devices. Google just released Android 16 beta 4Last scheduled update in the beta program of this platform release. This build marks the second platform stability release, which means that developer API and app-fesing behavior are now final, and the apps targeting Android 16 can be made available in the Play Store. If you want to try Android 16 before its stable release, but there is not a compatible pixel device, then there are some good news: Android 16 Beta is now available for developers on a full bunch of devices that are to test their apps.
Android 16 is available on beta phones, tablets and foldables such as Honor, Iku, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Xiaomi, and more. Note that these are still unstable build and are only for advanced users, and you should avoid installing them on your daily driver phone.
Here are all qualified tools and relevant links of Android 16 Betas, thank you Mlgmxyysd,
If you do not have these devices, you can test Android 16 Betas on your compatible Google Pixel devices, in which Pixel 9A is also supporting the new betas. If you do not have pixels, you can also try to load Android 16 generic system image On a device with an unlock bootloader, although some advanced knowledge will be required. Safe way is out Try Android 16 on Android EmulatorFor which you will not need to risk your daily driver phone.
Have you tried Android 16 yet? On which device did you try it? What has been your experience? Let us know in the comments below!
