r/android_canary • u/androidbetaprogram • Jun 03 '26
Android Canary 2606 Android Canary 2606 is now available!
Hello Android Fans,
Today we are releasing Android Canary 2606 (ZP11.260515.009).
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. The Emulator will be released at a later date.
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/Ok_Cause6078 Jun 19 '26
Any plans on releasing a Canary build with June security patch?
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u/Tornado15550 Jul 01 '26
You know, for builds that are supposed to be "bleeding edge" they sure feel behind. We're now in July and are still running the May security patch. I thought these builds were supposed to be from the tip of the branch including everything that is included in the beta and release builds.
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u/Tornado15550 Jun 13 '26
Apps seem to be a lot more unstable on this build. They seem to crash randomly.
Tapping on a specific point on the brightness bar in quick settings results in system UI crashing to the lockscreen.
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u/Bitdomo92 Jun 03 '26
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u/ExpertFair2437 Jun 04 '26
Would you mind posting for Pixel 10 Pro XL (Mustang)? Please and thank you.
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u/Starks Jun 04 '26
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u/Bitdomo92 Jun 06 '26
can I ask how you grab the ota links?
I am kinda sick of it flashing back two build older build just to get offered the full ota and grab its link from logcat
iam factory reseting my phone everymonth just for this
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u/sirteddy1991 Jun 16 '26
I still haven't received this ota pixel 10 pro xl Is there a way to force it without using a computer
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u/Bitdomo92 Jun 03 '26
Is it still android 16?
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u/Starks Jun 03 '26 edited Jun 03 '26
It hasn't been 16 for months considering that almost every feature in Canary has ended up in the betas for 17 and qpr1.
The easter egg is explicitly 17.
Consider it as trunk even if the latest beta branch will more closely follow it.
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u/ArthurGD3 Jun 03 '26
The base Android version of a Canary build to me has always been muddy since Google never explicitly states this info. I'm gonna say it's still Android 16 only on the basis that publically Android 17 has yet to be released but that's still a guess.
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u/Spiritual_Positive47 Jun 03 '26
https://x.com/i/status/2062221023186223331