To get started, you’ll first need to download the files needed to actually put Android 16 Beta 2 on your Pixel. There are two ways to do so. First, you can install a Factory Image, which wipes ...

Google is now ready to ship out Android 16 Beta 2 for your Pixel device to download. This latest release brings us one early step closer to the full release of Android 16 that should happen in Q2.

Google rolled out the first Android 16 beta update earlier in late January. Google offered the latest update for the Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 7, 7a, 7 Pro, Fold, Tablet, 8, 8a, 8 Pro, 9, 9 Pro ...

To prevent interference from magnetic accessories, the Pixel Fold might add “robust open/close detection” with Android 16. With Android 16 Beta 2, we’ve received one report of the Pixel 9 ...

If you’re already on Android 16 Beta 1, this is going to be as easy as can be: You don’t really need to do anything at all. Pixel phones running Beta 1 will get a notification when Beta 2 is ...

Android 16 Beta 2 introduces a new version of the Extra ... This feature is currently available only on the Pixel 9 series, and it’s unclear if it’ll ever come to older Pixels.

Before looking at the new features, here's what to expect regarding Android 16's release timeline and eligible devices. Pixel users received access to the first Public Beta on January 23, 2025. Other ...

Android 16 Beta 2 may display a "robust open/close detection" notification on foldables like Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The feature will help detect if foldables are open or closed, especially when using ...

If you are dying to have Android 16 on your eligible Pixel model just to show off to your Android-wielding pals that you have the upcoming new build on your device before they have it on their Galaxy ...

After announcing the dates for Google I/O 2025 recently, Google seems to be on track with its Android release schedule and has released Android 16 Beta 2 for supported Pixel devices. Here’s everything ...