Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives for Pixel Devices: The Final Step Before Official Release
Get ready for the final stretch of Android 16 with Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel devices, marking the last scheduled update before the consumer launch.
By Blip Tech
1 min read
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.
