Android 17 Beta 2 available for OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro

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Oppo and OnePlus are offering the update to Android 17 Beta 2 for their current flagship models. However, the version is currently primarily aimed at developers. The software also still contains numerous bugs.

Android 17 Beta for first non-Pixel devices

Google's next major update to Android 17, which is under development, has so far only been available for Pixel smartphones for testing and is expected to receive platform stability in March. This represents an important milestone in Android development, as the final SDK/NDK APIs will be released. This means that developers can target their apps to SDK 37 from this point on and publish them on the Google Play Store.

With the OnePlus 15 and Oppo's Find X9 Pro, the two companies are providing Beta 2 of Android 17 for testing outside the Pixel series. According to OnePlus, the preview version is primarily aimed at developers and advanced users. "By providing early access to Android 17, app developers and other early adopters in our community can start creating even better software experiences," the company writes.

OnePlus strongly advises against installing the software if you have little to no experience in software development or intend to use it as a daily driver. The company also warns that you could "brick" your device, rendering it unusable.

In addition, OnePlus draws attention to known issues. For example, installing the beta will reset the device to factory settings, and the casting function is not active. Furthermore, screen flickering, crashes, response delays, or malfunctions may occur with some system applications and settings. A black screen may also appear when using the camera in certain situations. Compatibility issues with third-party applications may also arise.

OnePlus's sister company, Oppo, issues similar warnings for the Find X9 beta and also lists numerous bugs. Among other things, the device may freeze or not function under certain circumstances. Display errors may also occur in system apps and settings.

Motorola also preparing beta

OnePlus and Oppo are not the only manufacturers offering an Android 17 beta program for their devices. Motorola has also announced one, but doesn't seem to be quite there yet. The manufacturer is looking for adventurous users in its community to try out the beta on some models. In addition to the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, Edge 60 (Fusion), Moto G86, and Moto G57, testers will also be able to test the Android 17 beta on the Moto G57 Power.

Unlike OnePlus and Oppo, who offer the software for download and flashing, users who want to participate in Motorola's beta must fill out a form and wait for the manufacturer to possibly invite them to the beta.

Stable Android 17 expected in June

If you don't want to sacrifice your device for an unstable beta, it's best to wait for the release of the final updates. For Google's Pixel devices, stable Android 17 should be available in June. For devices from other manufacturers, the update is typically released weeks or months later. Last year, Samsung was among the first manufacturers after Google to ship first devices with One UI 8 based on Android 16 ex works. Some manufacturers have still not equipped some of their devices with Android 16, which Google released in June 2025.

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