Google releases final Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel
▼ Summary
– Google released Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel devices, a minor bug-fix update before the stable launch.
– The update includes the May 2026 security patch and is designated as a minor update to Beta 4.
– Beta 4 was the last scheduled beta, but Google is still issuing .1 patches like this one.
– The update is intended for those who did not update to Android 17 QPR1, with factory and OTA images available.
– Eligible Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will receive an OTA update to Beta 4.1.
With the stable launch drawing near, Google has quietly rolled out Android 17 Beta 4.1 for its Pixel lineup. This incremental release is primarily a bug-fix update, designed to polish the experience before the final version arrives.
The build number CP21.260330.011 (up from CP21.260330.008) incorporates the May 2026 security patch. Google officially describes it as a “minor update to Android 17 Beta 4.”
Here is the specific build for each device:
- CP21.260330.011.A1: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 ProBack in mid-April, Google confirmed that Beta 4 would serve as the “last scheduled beta of this release cycle.” However, that statement left room for .1 patches like this one. The company says Beta 4.1 resolves several known issues, though it does not introduce any new features.This release is intended for users who have not yet moved to the Android 17 QPR1 branch. Both factory images and OTA images are now available for download. Existing Beta 4 participants can sideload the OTA file directly.For those enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program, the update will arrive automatically as an over-the-air (OTA) push. Google advises that all eligible devices should see the notification for Beta 4.1 shortly.
