Android 17 Beta 4 is out, and yeah, Google’s still doing the whole “hidden something” thing with its latest release. If you’ve been watching the Android 17 logo evolve across earlier Betas, this one feels like the missing piece finally clicked into place.
In Android 17 Beta 4, Google’s last scheduled beta for this development cycle is now live. Misryoum newsroom reported that Beta 3 already hit platform stability, so you’re not exactly buying a whole new feature set here. But the Easter egg—one of those small, slightly nerdy rituals—does show up at exactly the right moment.
The buildup has been gradual. Across several Betas, Misryoum editorial desk noted Google subtly reshaped the Android 17 logo, adding more and more swirl to that planetary design. It’s the kind of change you only notice when you keep checking the same screen every few days. And now, with Beta 4, it’s finally official—at least in the way Google wants it to be.
To find it, head to Settings > About phone, look for Android Version, and tap on the version number. Like the past Easter eggs, it’s not loud about it at all. You’ll just get pulled into the little experience, and suddenly the device screen feels like it’s playing along with you. One try can be enough… or not, depending on your luck.
Once you’re in, you’ll need to “connect the stars” to make the Android 17 logo appear. A big circle is the simplest move, and Misryoum analysis indicates that it’s also the easiest way to get the result on-screen. Still, that doesn’t mean it’s the only method. You can connect the stars however you like, and you may end up surprised that it works even when you don’t draw it exactly the way you imagined.
The whole thing ends up feeling very Google—small, playful, and tucked into a place most people barely look at. I tried it quickly, and the moment the logo finally showed up, it was this little “oh, okay” hit—like the screen had an extra thought it was waiting to share. Then I fumbled for a second, cleared out of it, and went back… just to make sure I hadn’t imagined the swirl.
At this point, Beta 4 isn’t about reshaping Android’s day-to-day. It’s more about the quiet polish around the edges, plus that little interactive nod to the release. And if you’ve already been tracking the logo changes, this is the Beta where you finally get to stop guessing.
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