Here’s when your Google Pixel will receive the Android 17 update

Android 17 is shaping up to be a substantial leap forward, particularly for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 , both of which are slated for major AI-driven enhancements . Even if you’re using an older Pixel model, there is plenty to be excited about, as the update brings a host of refinements and new features across the board. But the big question remains: when can you actually download it? We might finally have an answer.

The short answer: Google could roll out the official release of Android 17 as early as today or at any point throughout this week.

Last year, Google shifted its strategy with Android 16, moving away from a single annual update in favor of a dual-release schedule. Under this new framework, the company pushes a major platform release in the second quarter, followed by a smaller, minor update later in the year.

Android 17 continues this cadence, with the major release anticipated for June. Interestingly, Google bypassed the traditional Developer Preview phase entirely this time around, opting to move straight into public beta testing.

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The inaugural Android 17 beta arrived on February 13, with the second following shortly after. While these early builds launched slightly behind the Android 16 timeline, the gap has steadily closed. The OS reached platform stability with the arrival of Beta 3 on March 27—just two weeks after the corresponding milestone for Android 16.

Following the April 17 launch of Beta 4 and the subsequent minor update, Beta 4.1, on June 1, we appear to have reached the end of the testing cycle. The next version will be the stable build, and it could drop at any moment. Google typically favors Tuesdays for major software releases, which points directly to today, June 9. If it doesn’t arrive today, you can almost certainly expect it to land before the week is out.

Android 17 Release date

Beta 1 Feb 13, 2026

Beta 2 Feb 26, 2026

Beta 3 Mar 26, 2026

Beta 4 Apr 16, 2026

Beta 4.1 Jun 1, 2026

Stable Second week of June (expected)

If you are using an older Google Pixel, it is worth confirming whether your device is eligible for this major upgrade. You can review the full list of supported devices here.