Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives for Pixel Devices: The Final Step Before Official Release

Android 16 Beta 4 Release for Pixel Devices

Overview

Google has officially rolled out Android 16 Beta 4 to a wide range of Pixel devices, marking it as the first release candidate build before the consumer launch. This update is available as an on-device Over-The-Air (OTA) update, though factory images have not yet been made available.

Devices Supported

• Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
• Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
• Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold
• Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
• Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9a
• Pixel Pro Fold
• Android Emulator

Beta Program

• This is the final scheduled update in the Android 16 beta program.
• The beta is also available on handsets, tablets, and foldable devices from partners like Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi.

Feedback and Support

• Users can provide feedback using the Android Beta Feedback app, accessible via the drawer or Quick Settings.
• Bugs can be reported to the Google issue tracker through this app.
• A community for beta testers is available on Reddit.

System Images

• Factory images with the April 2025 security patch are expected to be released for all supported Pixel devices and the Android Emulator.