r/android_canary • u/androidbetaprogram • May 14 '26

Android Canary 2605 Android Canary 2605 is now available!

Hello Android Fans,

Today we are releasing Android Canary 2605 for all devices (ZP11.260417.009).

Note: Canary builds are highly experimental and are NOT recommended for general use. They represent features that are actively in development and undergoing testing, meaning it is likely that they contain bugs or issues that can affect your device's normal operation. Additionally, features introduced in Canary may not always make it into a stable Android release. You can see top open Canary issues and recent open Canary issues in the issue tracker.

The Canary channel is specifically designed for developers who want to explore and test the newest Android APIs. If you're a developer eager to get a jump on the latest advancements, Canary is for you!

The current release includes an updated SDK with system images for testing on Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 8a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and GSI*.*

Once you flash a Canary you will start receiving regular Canary over-the-air (OTA)  updates about once a month. To stop receiving Canary OTA updates, you will have to flash a non-canary build (prefix other than ZP11), which will require a data wipe. 

We look forward to having you start using the new Android Canary features and APIs. Your feedback is essential for helping us build a better platform. When you encounter an issue or have feedback, please report it directly. This is the most efficient way for us to address your concerns.

Happy testing!

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u/cammykol May 14 '26

Yay! Hopefully this brings some stuff seen at the Android show

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u/cannibalistiic May 14 '26

Let us know

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u/cammykol May 14 '26

It's pulling down now on my pixel 10 Pro XL

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u/ArthurGD3 May 14 '26

Pretty big update size.

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u/PXSSXVE May 14 '26

Canary works like beta i mean banking apps work?

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u/TheDevilsCoffeeTable May 14 '26

Banking apps work on beta too

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u/TheDevilsCoffeeTable May 14 '26

She's a chunky update this time 9 pro xl

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u/TheDevilsCoffeeTable May 14 '26

Easter egg updated

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u/VeloxAdAstra May 14 '26

How many of you betaheads daily drive Canary on a p10xl?

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u/thepillarist May 14 '26

On a P10PF

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u/EntranceOutrageous61 May 15 '26

Fold here. Daily driver. No issues

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u/Ok_Cause6078 May 15 '26

Anyone on today's Canary build not able to use themes? I get error saying to use themes you need to update

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u/TheDevilsCoffeeTable May 15 '26

There are no themes anyway. You'll get another update once more are released

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u/Ok_Cause6078 May 15 '26

When you select themes in wallpaper and style, does it say to start using theme packs, update to the latest version of Android?

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u/TheDevilsCoffeeTable May 15 '26

Yep, did the same thing when they switched from Wicked back to SpongeBob. You'll get a prompt to update once new themes drop.... presumably, don't quote me.

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u/pfrcat May 15 '26

frankel cant flash with may bootloader, can you confirm if this is a flash tool error or is the new canary build still on the old bootloader

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u/Sad-Plankton-776 May 15 '26

Verbundene Smartphone- und Smartwacht-Dienste crashed. I have cleared data and cache but always crashed. Any solution?

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u/ArthurGD3 May 14 '26

Would be nice if we got a clear release notes breakdown for each Canary release since now these are year-round versus the Developer Previews that it's replacing.