Here is the easiest way to download Android 16 Beta 3 on your pixel

Android 16 in Beta form today landed on a large milestone by reaching the platform stability. Android 16 Beta 3 is here and brings us a step closer to a stable publication in the coming months, probably on Google I/O in May.

Pixel device owner, you can now download Android 16 Beta 3 to see if something is new. Since we have already gone through a few beta builds, there may be no major changes, but we will only know if we have them on the device (what we do at this moment).

What is new in Android 16 Beta 3: On the developer side of things, Google shared some changes in beta-3. This new build brings with it Support for Auracast show Audio On Pixel 9 and Adds texts to contain outlines for a better contrast. The addition of Auracast supports compatible hearing aids and earphones in order to hear direct audio flows at public places such as airports, concerts and classrooms. The text of the text provides text areas with low eyesight (see below).

The other remarkable object is LAN network protection (LNP). This is a function that comes to a future Android publication, and it enables users to have more control over which apps can access devices in their local network. That actually sounds pretty useful.

And that's mostly from Google. This is also Beta 3 and we didn't expect any massive changes. There is always a chance that something will not be noticed in this announcement, so we will do our best to find them.

Android 16 beta 3 error deposits: With this build, Google has fixed a handful of errors in addition to these new functions. The most noteworthy are the first two to be listed below to fix excessive battery outflow and unexpected restarts. It is strange for those who have angry about a glance, it could now also be repaired.

Problems reported and the user reported problems

• In some cases, various problems were set, which led to excessive battery drainage. (Issue #396603519, issue #396757426, issue No. 400066003, issue #397088375)
• Problems were determined that sometimes led to devices that were restarted unexpectedly. (Edition No. 400003800)
• A problem was fixed in which the widget was outdated to show information about the Always-on display. (Edition No. 392132215)

Other dissolved problems

• Various other problems were fixed that influenced the system stability, performance and Bluetooth pairing.

Download Android 16 Beta 3 on Pixel: For those who want to insert Beta 3 into it supported in it, it is easy to do at this point because they are no longer asked to flash pictures or OTA files. Of course you could do that, Mr. Tech Guy, you just don't have to. At this point we are in the Android 16 beta program and the updates arrive regularly.

Appearance date: March 13, 2025
Build: BP22.250221.010
Emulator support: X86 (64-bit), arm (V8-A)
Security Patch level: March 2025
Google Play Services: 25.07.33

Here is the full list of Android 16 beta devices:

• Pixel 6 and 6 per
• Pixel 6a
• Pixel 7 and 7 per
• Pixel 7a
• Pixel fold
• Pixel tablet
• Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
• Pixel 8a
• Pixel 9
• Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold

And here are your options to get Android 16 Beta 3 on your device:

• Easier: If you have one of these devices, the easiest way to get Android 16 Beta 3 is registering for the Android beta program (here). On this page, simply click on the “Opt-in” button next to your device to connect, and then lean back and wait until Google presses an update as an Android 16 over-the-air.
• Already on an Android 16 DP or Beta Build: If you are already in an Android 16-developer preview or a beta-building, Google receive the Beta 3 update regularly. Of course, you can also flash a factory or an OTA file manually, as the overview process often takes forever to process.
• Blink a picture: Would you like to be updated in the fastest possible way by flashing a factory or an OTA file via ADB? This is always an option! I will go the OTA route, but also factory pictures will be available. Here you will find Android 16 Beta 3 -factory pictures and the OTA files here. For instructions on how you can flash a factory picture, go here. For instructions on the flash of an OTA .zip file can be found here.

Time to dive!

// Android developer