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TL;DR
- Xiaomi has joined the Android 17 beta rollout, providing early access on some devices, but the build is still unstable and not recommended for daily use.
- Installing the beta may erase data and require compatible security patches, although rollback ROMs are available.
- Other brands like Motorola, OnePlus, and Oppo are already running Android 17 beta testing on select devices.
Xiaomi has opened android 17 beta access For a handful of devices, including the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi-powered Lenovo-branded Leitz phone, and the Xiaomi 15T Pro. If you have one of these, you can now get an early taste of what the next version of Android has to offer.
However, before you rush out to install it, there are a few things to keep in mind. This is still a beta build, which means it’s not completely stable. You may encounter bugs, performance issues, or features that do not work as expected. Because of this, Xiaomi does not recommend installing it on your primary device.
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There’s also the installation process to consider. Flashing the ROM may completely erase your data, so it is essential to backup your phone beforehand. Additionally, your device must be at a compatible security patch level to install the beta, and Xiaomi notes that these requirements vary by model.
If things don’t go according to plan, there is a way to fall back. Xiaomi provides rollback ROM for supported devices, so you can revert to a stable Android version if needed.
For now, the beta program is limited to these four models, but that may change soon. As we get closer to the official Android 17 release, Xiaomi is likely to expand support to more devices.
All signs point towards a wider rollout of Android 17 in the coming months, with more devices expected to join the beta cycle soon.
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