Android's beta builds are easier to install than developer previews, so getting Android 16 Beta 1 up and running on your device should be less of a hassle than installing the Android 16 Developer ...

Google has pulled a surprise with Android 16 by releasing the test build of its next major mobile OS update months ahead of the usual schedule. The cadence of public updates is also changing, and ...

The fourth beta of Android 16 has begun rolling out to supported Pixel smartphones and tablets, and it'll be the last release for the beta program. Android 16 reached platform stability in its last ...

While the stable build of Android 16 is not yet available, the major QPR1 update is already available in beta, bringing the big Material 3 Expressive redesign along with it. Here’s how to install ...

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...