Android 16’s Final Beta is Rolling Out: Set up Beta 4 on Your Pixel

The fourth beta of Android 16 has begun rolling out to supported Pixel smartphones and tablets, and it will be the final launch for the beta program. Android 16 reached platform stability in its final beta, and this secondary stability launch is all about tightening up all of the screws earlier than the ultimate launch in a number of months. We’ll most likely hear extra about Android 16 subsequent month throughout Google I/O 2025.

Customers putting in the most recent beta will obtain the most recent fixes and optimizations first, and can have the ability to submit suggestions through an app put in inside the construct itself. The Android Developers blog additionally introduced that the most recent beta is now obtainable for extra units from its companions, permitting extra individuals to get in on the Android 16 enjoyable. 

Beneath, we’ll cowl the updates of the most recent beta and how one can set up beta in your Pixel gadget. For extra, do not miss our Pixel 9a review and how to get Android 16’s Live Updates working with Google Maps.

What’s new in Android 16 beta 4?

Given how shut we’re to the ultimate launch of Android 16, we did not anticipate to see any main modifications, and that appears to be the case with the most recent beta. Nonetheless, we usually anticipate a number of points to be addressed in these releases and yow will discover the next fixes beneath. 

Fastened developer and person reported points

• Fastened challenge that triggered the radar map to vanish within the Pixel climate app. (Challenge# 407282089)
• Fastened points that impacted haptic efficiency and delayed suggestions (Points # 400455826, 398829454)
• Fastened challenge that triggered extreme energy drain on some units (Challenge # 395519809)
• Fastened challenge that triggered a system restart when a name was answered in some conditions (Challenge # 402639338)
• Fastened challenge that triggered restart when display magnification is enabled (Challenge # 408330740)
• Fastened challenge the place display saver didn’t begin (Challenge # 398963286)
• Fastened challenge the place telephone restarted when ranging API used (Challenge # 406577030)

Different resolved points

• Fastened varied different points that impacted system stability and efficiency, together with a launcher crash

Set up Android 16 on a associate gadget

Whereas it isn’t a function, Android 16 is now obtainable for much more units, so Pixels are not the one piece of expertise to get this launch. 

Here is a listing of the companions that now assist the Android 16 beta on their units:

• HONOR
• iQOO
• Lenovo
• OnePlus
• OPPO
• realme
• vivo
• Xiaomi

You’ll be able to learn to set up Android 16 on supported units from these companions on the Android 16 devices page.

What Pixel units can set up the Android 16 beta?

With the intention to set up the Android 16 beta 4 (or any of the prior betas), you will want a suitable Pixel gadget. Here is the complete record of supported units.

• Pixel 6 and 6 Professional
• Pixel 6A
• Pixel 7 and seven Professional
• Pixel 7A
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel Pill
• Pixel 8 and eight Professional
• Pixel 8A
• Pixel 9, 9 Professional, 9 Professional XL, 9 Professional Fold and 9a

set up the Android 16 beta 4

Putting in the Android beta is straightforward. Here is methods to do it.

1. Go to the Android Beta site and log in to your Google account.
2. Click on or faucet on “View your eligible units” or simply scroll right down to the part.
3. You must see the units related to the Google account you have logged in with.
4. Underneath the gadget on which you need to put in the Android 16 beta, click on or faucet the “+ Choose in” button.
5. Conform to the phrases of the beta program and click on or faucet “Verify and enroll.”

As soon as your gadget is enrolled, you may verify to see if the replace is ready for you. It usually would not take lengthy.

• Go to your Settings menu. Faucet System.
• Faucet Software program updates. Faucet System replace.

From there, the Android 16 beta 4 ought to begin downloading to your gadget. If it continues to say “Your Pixel is updated,” give it a number of extra minutes or attempt restarting your telephone. 

For extra, try why Android 16 is being released earlier this year.