Google’s Android 14 beta program is coming to an end soon, with July being the final month before a potential stable release in August. Over the past five months, Google has been refining the build and fixing numerous bugs. Now, Android 14 Beta 4 has been released, bringing with it a substantial list of bug fixes.
Initially, the update was expected to arrive on July 5, but it was delayed slightly due to the holiday. Google announced the new build today, starting with eligible Pixel devices like the Pixel 4a 5G. The update first appeared as a generic system image (GSI) on Google’s DSU Loader utility before becoming available for phones and tablets.
The latest update has a build number of UPB4.230623.005 and includes the July security patches. Users have reported a download size of approximately 200MB, although this may vary depending on the device. Google has provided an extensive list of bug fixes in the release notes. Notably, this is the first beta build to be made available for Google’s new Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices. Users can enroll in the beta program to receive prerelease updates, just like with any other Pixel device.
Based on previous release cycles, this is likely the second-to-last beta build of Android 14. Last year, Android 13 Beta 4 was released in early July, followed by a Beta 4.1 release in late July before the stable version was made public in August. It seems that a similar trajectory is being followed this year.
While the update has started rolling out, it may take some time to reach all users, depending on their device and carrier. For those who want to expedite the process, the Android Flash Tool can be used to sideload the OTA or flash the factory images in about 15 minutes.
