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Android 17 release date: The next major update is coming soon! (Updated)

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While ...
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I found a trick to easily check for new Android updates — here's how

This is especially true when a hot new Android 17 beta is supposedly being released right away, and I have to keep checking for the OTA every few minutes to see if it’s available — well, uh, before ...