List of Phone Devices Eligible to Get Android 17 Updates in 2026: Google Pixel, Samsung, Vivo, OPPO
Google confirmed Android 17 (codenamed Cinnamon Bun) reached platform stability in April 2026, with Pixel devices set for a summer update and full AI features like Gemini Intelligence requiring at least 12 GB RAM. Major manufacturers including Samsung, Vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi are beta-testing the update, with stable releases expected from June 2026 through early 2027 for flagship devices.
Google has announced Android 17, codenamed Cinnamon Bun, reached platform stability with Beta 4 shipped on April 16, 2026. The stable release for Pixel devices is expected this summer, while manufacturers like Samsung, Vivo, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Motorola are beta-testing the update for flagship models. Key features include multitasking bubbles, lock-screen widgets, a redesigned desktop mode, and Gemini Intelligence, though full AI functionality requires at least 12 GB RAM. All Google Pixel devices powered by Tensor chipsets will receive Android 17, including the Pixel 6 series (its final major update) and newer models like the Pixel 8 and 9 series. Samsung’s One UI 9 beta, based on Android 17, is live for Galaxy S26 series, with stable releases planned for June 2026. New features include app bubbles for floating windows, a revamped desktop mode, and Material 3 Expressive design. AI tools like Gemini Intelligence, Rambler, and Create My Widget are limited to high-end devices with 12 GB RAM or more. Other updates include precise location controls, a system-level Contacts Picker, and quantum-resistant encryption. Android 17 also introduces Live Updates for real-time notifications and RAW14 image format support. Memory limits will prevent background app leaks, improving performance. The update follows Android 16’s June 2025 release, aligning with Google’s annual update cycle.
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