Google published Android Canary 2508 yesterday as the third version of the new program. In addition to joining Android 16 QPR2 changes Beta 1, it makes two important additions.
Android Canary is the new way of Google to test the functionality of the future operating system. This canary canary is “specially designed for developers who wish to explore and test the latest Android APIs.
Google warns how Android Canary Built “can contain bugs or problems that could affect the normal operation of your device.” As such, they “are not suitable for daily use”.
In addition, the features introduced in Canary may not always make it a stable Android version.
This replaces the previews of the developers preceding the Android Beta program, which remains unchanged. It is available for Pixel 9a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 8A, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7A, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6A, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablelet.
You install it using the Android flash toolWith future updates come as practical ota on devices.
ZP11.250728.008 is the third version of Android Canary with the August 2025 safety correction level. Android Canary 2508 follows the latest version at the end of July.
Adjustable flashlight force
The long pressure of the 1 × 1 quick parameter tile, which also lights the flashlight, has a new brightness cursor. The tapping on the right side of the 2 × 1 tile opens the cursor.
It always seems to be reset in the middle after your extinguished. This is a late addition, and it would be great if the lock screen shortcut also supported it.
Icons
In a backtracking, Android will allow users to select one in five icon:
Android features 16 QPR2 BETA 1
- Lock screen widgets on phones
- Application Settings fully on board
- More
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