Highlights:
April 2025 security patch integrated.
Colorful AOD themes, darker media artwork, and demo gesture navigation.
Critical bugs fixed (haptics, power drain, crashes).
Battery Health info is missing for some users.
Eligible devices: Pixel 6 to Pixel 9a, Fold, Tablet, & third-party brands.
Android 16 Beta 4: What’s New?
Google’s Android 16 Beta 4 marks a major step toward platform stability, introducing refinements ahead of its expected May 2025 stable release.
Available for Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 lineup to the Pixel 9a, this update also extends to phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and others. Let’s unpack the key changes, fixes, and quirks in this beta iteration.
Eligible Devices for Android 16 Beta 4
Google Pixels:
- Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
- Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
- Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
- Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a
- Pixel Fold & Pixel Tablet
Third-Party Brands:
OnePlus, iQOO, OPPO, Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi, Honor, Lenovo, Sharp.
New Features & Changes in Android 16 Beta 4
- Dynamic AOD Themes: The Always-on Display’s bubbly clocks now adapt to your system theme colors.
- Long-Press Menu Tweaks: Screenshot and Select options added to the recents menu.
- Darker Media Artwork: Lockscreen media player visuals are less glaring.
- Gesture Navigation Demo: Learn gestures via an in-settings tutorial.
- April 2025 Security Patch: Addresses zero-day vulnerabilities and critical CVEs.
Critical Bugs Fixed
- Pixel Weather App: Radar map disappearance (Issue #407282089).
- Haptic Delays: Resolved erratic feedback (Issues #400455826, #398829454).
- Power Drain: Excessive consumption on select devices (Issue #395519809).
- Call Answer Crashes: System restarts during calls fixed (Issue #402639338).
- Screen Magnification Crash: Stability restored (Issue #408330740).
Known Issues in Android 16 Beta 4
- Missing Battery Health Data: Some users report the Settings app no longer displays battery health metrics.
- Screen Saver Glitch: Occasional failure to activate (Issue #398963286).
- Ranging API Restarts: Rare reboots linked to API usage (Issue #406577030).
Google’s Android 16 is nearing its final polish, with a stable release likely at I/O 2025 in May. Beta testers are urged to report bugs via the Android Beta Feedback app.
