Here is a summary of Google's announcement for the First Beta of Android 17, published on February 13, 2026:

1. A New Release Model:

Android Canary Program: Google is shifting away from the traditional "Developer Preview" model. Instead, they are introducing a continuous, always-on "Canary" channel. This allows developers to get faster access to features as soon as they pass internal testing, better stability, and easier testing through Over-The-Air (OTA) updates rather than manual flashing.

2. Screen Adaptability and Large Screens (SDK 37):

Orientation and Resizability: For apps targeting Android 17 (API level 37), developers can no longer opt out of orientation and resizability restrictions on large-screen devices (wider than 600dp). The system will ignore manifest attributes that try to lock orientation or aspect ratios, meaning apps must be designed to adapt to various screen sizes seamlessly.

Configuration Changes: The system will no longer restart activities by default for certain configuration changes (like connecting a keyboard or changing navigation). Instead, the app will receive an update alert, unless the developer explicitly opts into a full restart.

3. Performance Enhancements:

MessageQueue: A new lock-free implementation improves performance and reduces dropped frames.

Garbage Collection: Introduces a generational garbage collector to reduce CPU usage and duration of garbage collection tasks.

Strict static final Fields: Modifying static final fields via reflection or JNI will no longer be allowed and will cause the application to crash, allowing the system to apply aggressive performance optimizations.

Notification Views: Custom notification view sizes are now restricted to reduce memory usage.

4. Camera and Media:

Dynamic Camera Updates: Developers can now seamlessly switch between camera modes (like transitioning from taking photos to recording videos) without reconfiguring the entire session, eliminating visible glitches or freezes.

Versatile Video Coding (VVC): Android 17 adds support for the VVC video standard for devices with hardware decoding capabilities.

Constant Quality Video: A new mode allows for finer control over video recording quality beyond just setting bitrates.

Background Audio Hardening: The system now restricts apps from playing audio, requesting audio focus, or changing volume while in the background to prevent unintentional disruptions.

5. Connectivity and Developer Tools:

Enhanced VoIP Call History: Third-party VoIP apps can now integrate caller and participant avatars directly into the system's native dialer call log.

Companion Devices: Two new profiles have been added for Medical Devices and Fitness Trackers, simplifying the permission request process and allowing apps to bundle nearby permission prompts into a single setup dialog.

6. Timeline and Testing:

Google is targeting the Platform Stability milestone for March, at which point the final SDK/NDK APIs will be delivered.

Developers can test the beta right now by enrolling a supported Pixel device or using the Android Emulator in Android Studio.

PUI Theme For Android 17 Beta
17.0.126 Update Changelog：
1、Add custom icons to the 3 button navigation bar.（Current coverage area:Pixel Launcher and Launcher3）

Precautions:
1.Now the module supports Android 16 &16 QPR Beta &17 Beta & Android Canary
2.This PUI theme is developed based on Pixel devices and theoretically supports all Stock Android built based on AOSP. However, the adaptation coverage for some highly customized Stock Android may not be complete.
3.Now “Quick Panel Tablet Mode”、“Quick Panel Blur”、“Enable Bouncer User Switcher” has become an independent module and can be used with PUI Theme,download link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12y2UnAdC4iDJD81fzVtnXXRwtrYFANDu

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#Android17

Lightning Launcher TV

for Android | Google TV

https://github.com/threethan/LightningLauncher

Instagram Reels TV

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/instagram/instagram-fire-tv-version/instagram-fire-tv-version-android-tv-29-1-0-24-109-release/instagram-fire-tv-version-android-tv-29-1-0-24-109-android-apk-download/

How to Connect Instagram to Your Android TV 📺

If you want to use Instagram Reels on your Android TV, follow these simple steps:

1️⃣ Download and install the Instagram app (Android TV version) on your television.

2️⃣ Make sure the Instagram app is installed on your phone and that you’re already logged into your account.

3️⃣ Open the Instagram app on your TV — you’ll see a QR code on the screen.

4️⃣ Use Google Lens on your phone to scan the QR code shown on your TV.

5️⃣ It will automatically open the Instagram app on your phone and ask if you want to connect your account to the TV.

6️⃣ Tap “Yes” — and that’s it ✅

⚠️ Important: Do NOT manually visit
https://www.instagram.com/activate
because it will show “Sorry, this page isn’t available.”

Always use the QR code method instead.
Done ✔️

Arc - Video Player (Premium)
v1.3.2.4.115 Latest

- Supports all video formats, with a clean, elegant, organized and very tidy interface.

➜ Download
➜ Play Store [Info App]

Enjoy ❥