Google has released the fourth beta update of Android 16, and with this, the newest Android OS has entered the second platform stability stage. Since the company is expected to announce the stable update to the public at I/O 2025 in May, we suppose Google is applying the final touches to Android 16 with this release. The Android 16 Beta 4 update is available to Google’s own Pixel phones and tablets, and its partner brands. Let’s check out the list of eligible Pixel models, third-party phone brands and everything new in this update:
Android 16 Beta 4 eligible devices
- Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
- Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
Besides these Pixel devices, Google has announced that the latest Android 16 Beta will be available for phones from brands like OnePlus, iQOO, OPPO, Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi, Honor, Lenovo, and Sharp.
Android 16 Beta 4: what’s new
This update (with build number BP22.250325.007) fixes several bugs reported by users and developers. This includes two zero-day vulnerabilities and other critical CVEs. It also brings the April 2025 security patch.
Changes
- The bubbly digital clocks on the Always-on Display (AOD) will get a hint of colour based on the theme you choose.
- Screenshot and Select options are now part of the long-press menu of the recents menu.
- The media player notification on the lockscreen has darker artwork. In other words, they aren’t as bright before.
- Battery Health information in the Settings app has reportedly gone missing for some users.
- You can now get a demo of the gesture navigation menu in the settings menu.
Bugs fixed
- Resolved an issue where the radar map would disappear in the Pixel Weather app (Issue #407282089).
- Addressed issues affecting haptic performance and causing delayed feedback (Issues #400455826, #398829454).
- Fixed a bug that led to excessive power consumption on certain devices (Issue #395519809).
- Resolved a problem that triggered a system restart when answering calls in specific scenarios (Issue #402639338).
- Fixed a crash that occurred when screen magnification was enabled (Issue #408330740).
- Corrected an issue preventing the screen saver from starting (Issue #398963286).
- Fixed a restart issue triggered by the use of the ranging API (Issue #406577030).
The stable release is expected in May or June 2025. Stay tuned for more such Android 16-related stories.
