Google has announced Android 17 Beta 1 will launch imminently, following its recent Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update for Google Pixel devices. The new beta promises bug fixes, performance improvements, and system stability enhancements, according to a company Reddit post. Eligible beta program participants will receive the update automatically.

The update carries the internal codename 'Cinnamon Bun', continuing Google's dessert-themed naming tradition. Users wanting to avoid the beta must exit the program now to prevent automatic installation. Those who install the beta but later opt out will need to wait until the testing cycle concludes around June to avoid data loss.

Google plans to release the stable Android 17 version in Q2 2026, featuring gaming improvements and other enhancements. The announcement comes as Pixel owners receive incremental updates to Android 16, maintaining Google's annual OS upgrade rhythm.