Beta 4 of Android 16 is now available as Google’s next major OS update nears the end of the development process.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 Beta 4’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 Beta 3 screenshots appear on the left and Beta 4 on the right.
If you want to quickly install the Android 16 Beta 4 on your compatible 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 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Pixel 9a. Be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
For reference, here’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 1, DP2, Beta 1, Beta 2, and Beta 3.
Updating…
Status bar clock tweaks
Dynamic Color on some AOD clocks
App long-press menu adds Screenshot and Select (from Recents menu)
- Follows “Close” being added last month
Darker media player artwork
Battery health removed
- On two of our three devices, Battery health is gone. Some people are still seeing it.
- Update: Reboot or Force stop Settings app to restore.
Themed icon ‘Beta’ badge removed again
Gesture navigation demo
- Settings > Display & touch > Navigation mode > Gesture navigation settings gear
‘Apps list’ shortcut
- Available when long-pressing on the Pixel Launcher
Pixel 9a joins Android Beta Program
Resolved developer- and user-reported issues
- Fixed issue that caused the radar map to disappear in the Pixel weather app. (Issue# 407282089)
- Fixed issues that impacted haptic performance and delayed feedback (Issues # 400455826, 398829454)
- Fixed issue that caused excessive power drain on some devices (Issue # 395519809)
- Fixed issue that caused a system restart when a call was answered in some situations (Issue # 402639338)
- Fixed issue that caused restart when screen magnification is enabled (Issue # 408330740)
- Fixed issue where screen saver did not start (Issue # 398963286)
- Fixed issue where phone restarted when ranging API used (Issue # 406577030)
Other resolved issues
- Fixed various other issues that impacted system stability and performance, including a launcher crash
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