Motorola opened the Android 17 beta door to more users

Motorola has rolled out the Android 17 beta program to a wider group of devices. The company is now following the first wave that started in February. Razr+ (2025), Razr+ (2024) And Edge 50 Ultra It also includes various regional models from its family in the testing process. On the Google side, the Android 17 beta process started in February, and as of today, the platform Beta 4 reached the stage. This chart shows that Motorola is making earlier and more visible preparations for the new version this year.

Among the newly added devices Motorola Razr+ (2025) (USA), Motorola Razr+ (2024) (USA), Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (India, EMEA, LATAM, Brazil) And Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (India, EMEA, LATAM, Brazil) It is located. The Current Testing Opportunities page within the Lenovo Community and different regional beta threads confirm that Motorola has opened Android 17 testing by device and region. The company has previously used this program Motorola Edge (2025) with Moto G57 And Moto G57 Power He also bought models such as. Thus, Motorola expanded the list, which it initially kept in the middle segment, to flagship and foldable models.

Motorola manages this process differently than the classic OTA update. Users must first open a Lenovo Community account, then add their device to the “My Products” section and submit an application through the appropriate beta thread. Android Authority and Motorola Feedback Network statements also clearly state that the quota is limited and that not every application means automatic acceptance. Therefore, if you have a suitable model and want early access, you need to act quickly.

Early access comes with some risks

To be honest, the most important point here is not that Android 17 is now in its final stages, but that Motorola still offers these structures as feedback-oriented test software. Google defines the Beta 4 version as the last planned beta, but this definition does not mean that the manufacturers have completed their optimization process. In particular, Motorola’s interface tweaks, modem behavior, camera processing chain, and foldable device-specific screen transitions require additional testing on the manufacturer’s side. When you use this version on daily phone, you may face issues like battery drain, app incompatibility, unstable connection or random reboots.

This expansion is also important for Motorola on the perception side. The company has been criticized for its update pace for a long time, however, opening beta registrations for Android 17 from the end of February and expanding the list to premium models in early April gives a positive signal. Stable version distribution will again vary depending on region and carrier approval, but the picture we see today suggests that Motorola wants to launch the new Android version earlier than in previous years. Especially for Razr 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Ultra users, we can consider this development as an important step that extends the life of the device.