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Android 17 beta finally reaches Motorola phones
Motorola has started rolling out Android 17 Beta to three phones in India, Brazil, and EMEA, with more devices expected in the coming weeks.
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After months of waiting, Motorola has begun rolling out Android 17 Beta. The first devices to get it are the Motorola Signature, Moto G57 Power, and Motorola Edge 70.
The firmware is about 4GB in size. For now, the rollout is phased and limited to users in India, Brazil, and EMEA countries. Motorola says it plans to expand availability later and add support for more compatible devices in the coming days and weeks.
The beta carries these build numbers:
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- Motorola Signature — A171WVH.13
- Moto G57 Power — A171WAAH.16
- Motorola Edge 70 — A171WRH.22
Android 17 brings a noticeable interface refresh. Users get new lock screen clock styles, redesigned notification panel and control center, an updated volume mixer, and a revised Settings app.
Motorola has also updated system animations, reworked the app list, and expanded Live Activities support to include phone calls, music playback, and flashlight controls.
Users can check for the update in Settings > System update. Motorola notes that the firmware is being distributed in waves, so it may not appear immediately even on supported devices.
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