Android 16 Has Reached Platform Stability: How to Install Beta 3 on Your Pixel
Two after Developer Preview There are two more betas, and Android 16 has achieved platform stability through Beta 3. Google is getting closer to consolidating the latest operating system released in June, soon after 2025 I/O Conference.
The good news is that if you installed any of your previous Android 16 builds due to potential bugs and poor performance, there should be a lot of attention to it, but this is still a beta after all. The downside is that the new features will be sparse except for some minor changes in the upcoming release.
If you want to give Android 16 A and have compatible Pixel phone Or a tablet pixel device, we will show you how to install it easily. For more information, don’t miss these Android security Privacy Function And how to get real-time updates for Android 16 Google Maps.
What are the new features in Android 16 Beta 3?
The latest Android 16 Beta brings some new features and some bug fixes to developers. Let’s dive.
New features in Beta 3
- Auracast Broadcast Audio: Pixel 9 owners with the latest Beta implement a technology that will allow compatible hearing aids to “receive direct audio streams from public places like airports, concerts and classrooms”.
- Another accessibility feature is outline text, which will replace high contrast text with larger contrast areas to improve readability for users with low vision.
- Developers test the upcoming feature called Local network protectionThis will give users more control over which applications can access devices on their local network. LPN is planned for future large versions of Android.
Bug fixes in Beta 3
Here is a list of bug fixes resolved in Beta 3. Android Developer Blog.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the device to restart unexpectedly.
- Fixed various issues that caused excessive battery drain in some cases.
- Fixed various other issues affecting system stability, performance and Bluetooth pairing.
- Fixed an issue that caused the glimpse widget to display outdated information on always-on displays.
Which devices can install Android 16 Beta?
In order to install Android 16 Beta 3 (or any previous Beta), you need a compatible pixel device. This is the complete list of supported devices.
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel fold
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold
How to install Android 16 Beta 3
You can register any compatible pixel device to receive beta updates in a few clicks.
Installing Android Beta is easy. This is the way to do it.
- go Android Beta Website And log in to your Google account.
- Click or click “View your qualified device” or scroll down to this section.
- You should see the device associated with the logged in Google Account.
- Under the device you want to install Android 16 Beta, click or click the “+OPT IN” button.
- Agree with the terms of the Beta Program and click or click “Confirm and Register”.
After registering the device, you can check if the update is waiting for you. It usually doesn’t take long.
- Go to your settings menu. Click System.
- Click Software Update. Click System Update.
From there, Android 16 Beta should start downloading to your device. If you continue to say “your pixel is latest”, give it a few more minutes or try restarting the phone.
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