The Android 17 release date for Pixel phones was 16 June 2026, when Google started rolling out the stable update to supported Pixel models. Samsung, Xiaomi and other brands release Android 17 later, inside their own software (One UI 9 on Samsung, HyperOS on Xiaomi), on their own schedules. This page lists the key dates, the main new features, which phones are getting it so far, and how to install it safely.

What Is Android 17?

Android 17 is the 2026 major version of Android, with API level 37. Google released it on 16 June 2026, first for Pixel devices, together with the June 2026 Pixel Drop. On the same day Google published the Android 17 source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which phone makers use to build their own versions.

Before the stable release, Google ran a public beta for Pixel phones from February to June 2026. In September it added Android 17 QPR1, a quarterly update with more features for Pixels.

Android 17 Key Dates

Milestone Date
Beta 1 (Pixel) 13 February 2026
Beta 3 (platform stability) 26 March 2026
Beta 4 (last scheduled beta) 16 April 2026
Stable release for Pixel, plus AOSP source code 16 June 2026
Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra get HyperOS 3 builds based on Android 17 July 2026
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 announced with One UI 9 22 July 2026
Pixel 11 series launches with Android 17 August 2026
Android 17 QPR1 starts rolling out to Pixel 15 September 2026
Samsung starts the official One UI 9 rollout (Galaxy S26 series first) 16 September 2026
Xiaomi HyperOS 4 global rollout, first wave From early November 2026

Main New Features in Android 17

These are the features Google lists. Your phone maker may rename, add or leave out some of them.

Multitasking and screen

  • Bubbles for any app: long-press an app icon on the home screen to open it as a floating window over other apps. On tablets and foldables, bubbles dock in a Bubble Bar at the bottom of the screen.
  • Screen Reactions: a redesigned screen recorder with a floating toolbar. You can record your selfie camera and your screen at the same time.
  • Foldable gaming mode: a 50/50 layout with the game on the top half and a gamepad on the bottom half. Google said it would arrive “in the coming months” after launch.
  • Hide app names on the home screen, an Assistant volume slider, and per-app control of the expanded dark theme.

Privacy and security

  • Temporary precise location: give an app your exact location for a limited time only.
  • Selective contact sharing: share only the contacts you pick instead of your whole address book.
  • Mark as lost in Find Hub: you can require fingerprint or face unlock on a lost phone, so a thief who knows the PIN still cannot get in or turn off tracking.
  • Fewer PIN guesses: fewer allowed attempts and longer waits after wrong PINs.
  • SMS one-time password protection: most apps now have to wait three hours before they can read OTP messages, which makes stealing codes harder. Your default SMS app is exempt.
  • Improvements to Live Threat Detection and Advanced Protection mode.

Performance

Android 17 adds app memory limits based on the phone’s total RAM. An app that uses too much memory is closed, which Google says improves performance and battery life.

Which Phones Get Android 17?

Google Pixel

Google lists these Pixel models for Android 17 updates and downloads:

  • 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, Pixel 9a
  • Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a

The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold already came with Android 17 when they launched in August 2026. The Pixel 5a, Pixel 5 and older models no longer receive Android version updates, so they will not get Android 17.

Samsung Galaxy (One UI 9)

Samsung’s Android 17 update is called One UI 9. According to Samsung, it first appeared on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. The official rollout began on 16 September 2026 with the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. Samsung said it will “gradually roll out to other Galaxy devices” but did not give dates for each model.

News reports since then say the update has been reaching more models in stages:

  • Late September 2026: Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 (staged rollout, starting with some regions and beta users).
  • October 2026: Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, starting in South Korea and the US.

Timing differs by country and carrier. For models not listed here, we found no confirmed date.

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO

In July 2026, global and European Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra units received HyperOS 3 builds based on stable Android 17. The wider update is HyperOS 4, which news reports describe as based on Android 17. Xiaomi’s global schedule for HyperOS 4 is:

  • From early November 2026: includes Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi 17T, REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro, REDMI Note 15 5G, REDMI Note 15, POCO F8 Ultra, POCO F8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro.
  • From mid-November 2026: includes Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15T Pro, Xiaomi 15T, POCO F7 Ultra, POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7.
  • From December 2026: includes Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 14 Pro, REDMI Note 14 5G, REDMI Note 14 and POCO X7.

Xiaomi says the order of models in each wave is not the exact release order, and timing can vary by region.

Other brands

HONOR, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Sharp, vivo and Xiaomi offered Android 17 beta builds on some devices, but each brand sets its own stable release date. Check your phone maker’s official announcements for your exact model.

How to Get Android 17

Before you update

  • Back up your photos, contacts and chats. Google says most phones do not need a data reset to move to Android 17, but it still recommends a backup.
  • Charge the phone well and connect to Wi-Fi. A full Android version update is a large download.

Check for the update

  1. Pixel and most Android phones: open Settings > System > Software updates and follow the on-screen steps.
  2. Samsung Galaxy: open Settings > Software update > Download and install.
  3. If nothing appears, wait a few days and check again. Updates roll out in stages, so two identical phones can get the update on different days.

For more help with update menus, see our guide on how to check for Android system updates.

If you are in the Android Beta program

Google says Pixel users on Android 17 Beta 4.1 who had not installed a QPR1 beta could leave the beta program and then get the stable release over the air. If you are on a newer QPR beta, leaving means moving back to an older build, so back up first and read the opt-out warning carefully.

Flashing manually (advanced)

On a Pixel you can also install Android 17 with the Android Flash Tool or the official Pixel factory images. Google warns that installing a factory image erases all data, and the process requires an unlocked bootloader. Our guide to flashing Pixel factory images explains the basics. For most people, the normal over-the-air update is the safer choice.

Ignore websites or APKs that promise to “upgrade” any phone to Android 17. A new Android version comes only as a system update from your phone maker.

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FAQ

When was Android 17 released?

On 16 June 2026, starting with supported Pixel phones. Other brands release it later through their own updates.

Will my Pixel 5 or older Pixel get Android 17?

No. Google’s Android 17 list starts with the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 5a, Pixel 5 and older Pixels no longer receive Android version or security updates.

Will updating to Android 17 delete my data?

A normal over-the-air update keeps your apps and files. Google still recommends a backup before you install it. Flashing a factory image manually is different: it erases everything on the phone.

When will my Samsung phone get Android 17?

Samsung delivers Android 17 as One UI 9. It started with the Galaxy S26 series on 16 September 2026 and has been expanding to older flagships in stages. Samsung has not published one global date for every model, so check Settings > Software update regularly.

What is Android 17 QPR1?

QPR1 is the first quarterly platform release for Android 17. It adds features and fixes on top of the June release. Google began rolling it out to Pixel phones on 15 September 2026 with the September Pixel Drop.

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