PSA: Don’t install the latest Play System update if you’re still running Android 17 beta

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR

• Some Pixel owners running Android 17 beta 4.1 reported a bootloop issue on their phones.
• The Pixel phones get stuck in a bootloop after installing the latest Google Play System update.
• You should avoid this Play System update if you’re running Android 17 beta 4.1.

Google recently released stable Android 17, bringing a number of nifty features to Pixel phones. Unfortunately, some beta testers are running into a major bootloop issue.

Redditor MuAlH reports that their Pixel phone running Android 17 beta 4.1 went into a boot loop after installing the latest Google Play System update. It sounds like they’re not alone, as a few other users reported the same issue.