Motorola Android 17 Beta Reaches These New Devices

Motorola has significantly broadened its Android 17 beta testing initiative, opening the doors to users of several high-profile and budget-friendly devices. The latest expansion brings the upcoming operating system update to the premium Edge 70 series, the foldable Razr lineup, and select Moto G smartphones.

The company announced the expansion through a series of posts on its official community forum, detailing the registration process and system requirements. Because Motorola traditionally caps the number of participants in its beta programs, interested users are encouraged to register as quickly as possible to secure a spot.

Motorola Android 17 Beta Eligible Devices

The fresh batch of devices now eligible for the Android 17 beta program spans multiple global markets. The newly added models include:

• Motorola Razr Series: Razr 70 Plus (EMEA), Razr+ 2026
• Motorola Edge 70 Series: Edge 70 Pro (India, EMEA, LATAM), Edge 70 Plus (EMEA), Edge 70 Neo (India)
• Moto G Series: Moto G Power 2026, Moto G Power 2025, Moto G 2026, Moto G 2025, Moto G Play 2026

How to Enroll and Precautions

To participate, users must actively opt-in to the Motorola Feedback Network (MFN) for their specific device and apply for the current testing opportunity through the community forums.

As is standard with pre-release software, participants should proceed with caution. Beta builds are inherently prone to bugs, performance drops, and system instability. Motorola advises all beta testers to create a comprehensive backup of their important data before initiating the installation. Additionally, devices should be charged to at least 50% battery capacity before downloading the firmware to prevent accidental shutdowns during the update process.

What to Expect from Android 17 on Motorola

While Motorola has yet to publish a comprehensive changelog, early adopters of the Android 17 beta can look forward to several user interface overhauls and functional upgrades.

Key enhancements include a redesigned notification panel and control center, alongside fresh lock screen clock faces and a revamped Settings menu. The update also introduces a newly designed volume mixer and upgraded “Live Activities,” which will now dynamically integrate with active phone calls, music playback, and flashlight usage.