Last year, Motorola pushed Android 16 faster than expected with the Edge 60 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion leading a surprise rollout across select regions. It's eight months later and they're now beta-testing Android 17. For a brand that historically dragged its feet on updates postLenovo acquisition, this is a pretty striking turnaround and we love to see it.
Motorola is on a winning streak with these fast updates
Earlier this month, Motorola announced Android 17 beta testing for the Razr+ 2024 across many countries, including the EMEA, LATAM, Brazil, India, and USA.
The posts were published on their community forum. Across a few weeks, the brand has expanded across multiple device lines. They include, but aren't limited to, the following:
Razr series
- Razr+ 2025 (US).
- Razr+ 2024 (US).
- Razr 50 Ultra (India, EMEA, LATAM, Brazil).
- Razr 60 Ultra (EMEA, LATAM, Brazil).
Edge series
- Edge 50 Ultra (India, EMEA, LATAM, Brazil).
- Edge 60 Pro (India, EMEA, LATAM, Brazil).
- Edge 70 Fusion (EMEA, LATAM, Brazil).
- Edge 70 Fusion+ (LATAM, Brazil).
Moto G series
- Moto G86 5G (EMEA, Brazil).
- Moto G86 (Power 5G EMEA).
Other
- Motorola Signature (EMEA, LATAM, Brazil).
To join the Beta tests, find the right test for your device and region. Then click the provided link to fill out a six-page form. About half of it is a non-disclosure agreement, so you're legally bound to keep whatever you experience during the beta under wraps.
You'll also need to enter your device's International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. It's a unique 15-digit number that identifies your specific phone.
You'll find it in settings under your phone's information menu or on the product box. The quickest way to fetch is to dial*#06# on your phone app.
There's no guarantee you'll get into the program. Motorola clarified that not all registrants will be selected. If you make the cut, you'll be notified by email when testing officially starts.
Trouble in Android 17 paradise
Meanwhile, Google is already on Beta 4. It's the last scheduled beta before the stable release, which is expected sometime this summer. But it turns out, getting onto the beta isn't as smooth as it should be for everyone.
Some Pixel users with Pixel 6 and 10A phone models enrolled in the program and are seeing the update. But they can't install it. The likely culprit is Android 16's stable build, which is currently running on a higher security patch level.
It's possible the Android 17 beta was compiled from an earlier snapshot in the development cycle. So your phone may refuse to install it. Apparently, a similar issue happened with Beta 3 earlier this month, and even with the Android 16 beta last year.
Users with devices like the Pixel 9 Pro tried to join the Android 17 beta program, but Google’s system couldn’t register them because the software state on the device didn't match the exact entry requirements.
The best solutions now are to wait for a future update or flash the factory image. Flashing will wipe all your data. If you want to try your luck with enrollment, visit the Beta program webpage to get started.
