Overview
- Google released Android 17 Beta 4.1 as a small follow‑up to Beta 4 that applies only bug fixes and no new features.
- The build metadata lists CP21.260330.011, a May 5, 2026 security patch level, emulator support, and an updated Google Play services version.
- Beta 4.1 fixes five concrete problems: a status bar showing zero signal bars incorrectly, a Quick Settings mobile‑data icon that stayed active in Airplane mode, external displays going black at high resolutions, Bluetooth audio that stayed silent after interruptions, and hearing aids being forgotten after inactivity or charging.
- The update targets Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series phones but omits the Pixel 10a, and it is unclear how enrolled beta users will receive it so some testers may need to sideload the provided OTA or factory image.
- The release fits Android’s QPR goal of polishing stability ahead of a public summer rollout and leaves testers advised to use secondary devices and expect only maintenance changes for now.