Android 16 Beta 4.1 brings more bug fixes before the final release

Google has released Android 16 Beta 4.1, just a week after the Beta 4 update. This version focuses on fixing bugs and making the system more stable before the official Android 16 release, which is expected in the coming weeks.

One major issue that’s been fixed is with the “Continue using apps on other devices” feature. This tool lets users continue tasks from one device to another, like moving from a phone to a tablet. In Beta 4, it wasn’t working properly on tablets. That issue is now resolved.

Another fix in Beta 4.1 addresses a problem where some phones couldn’t connect to a cellular network, making calls and mobile data unavailable. That bug is now patched. Additionally, Google has fixed crashes that happened when opening the Wallpaper & Style settings and other small stability issues.

Android 16 is still in the platform stability phase. That means developers can test their apps with confidence that most features are now set and won’t change much. Google is getting closer to the final version, which should arrive by June or July.

The Beta 4.1 update is available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, including the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. Users already in the beta program will get it automatically. If you’re not part of the program, you can sign up through the Android Beta website to try it early.

This small update may not bring new features, but it helps make Android 16 more polished before its full launch.