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Android 17 is barely making a dent as Android 11 still powers 10% of phones

Android 17 has reached only 1% of devices, while Android 11 remains on 10% of phones. This indicates a slow rollout for the latest Android version. Android 16, on the other hand, is on over 25% of devices. The low adoption rate of Android 17 is surprising given that mainstream Android users have had nearly five months to install it.

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  • ✓ Android 17 is on 1% of devices
  • ✓ Android 11 still powers 10% of phones
  • ✓ Android 16 is on over 25% of devices
  • ✓ Only a quarter of Android phones have made it to Android 16
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The latest Android distribution numbers reveal that Android 17 has been on 1% of devices for four months, while Android 11 still powers 10% of phones.

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  1. Android 17 adoption stalls at 1% as Android 11 powers 10% of phones

    Android 17 has reached only 1% of devices, while Android 11 remains on 10% of phones. This indicates a slow rollout for the latest Android version. Android 16, on the other hand, is on over 25% of devices. The low adoption rate of Android 17 is surprising given that mainstream Android users have had nearly five months to install it.

    Why it matters

    The slow adoption of Android 17 and the continued presence of older versions like Android 11 and Android 16 highlight the ongoing issue of fragmentation in the Android ecosystem. This problem affects security, as older versions may no longer receive updates, and user experience, as features and performance improvements are not uniformly available across devices. The Android distribution numbers are typically updated periodically by Google.

    What is confirmed

    • Android 17 is on 1% of devices
    • Android 11 still powers 10% of phones
    • Android 16 is on over 25% of devices
    • Only a quarter of Android phones have made it to Android 16

    What to watch next

    • Google's next update on Android distribution numbers
    • The rollout of Android 18 and its adoption rate
    • Decisions by major Android device manufacturers to support newer versions
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. www.zdnet.com — Android 17 adoption hits a staggering 1% – why you really should update now
    2. Android Authority — Android 17 is barely making a dent as Android 11 still powers 10% of phones
    3. heise online — Android version distribution in October 2026: Android 16 leads
    4. 9to5Google — Android 17 is on 1% of devices after four months, Android 16 on over 25%
    5. Mezha — Android 17 Is Installed on Just 1% of Devices — Even Android 8.1 Is Ahead
    6. PhoneArena — Android 17 has reached only 1% of devices. What's wrong with it?
    7. www.howtogeek.com — Android 17 might be the slowest Android rollout of all time
    8. tech.yahoo.com — Android 11 Still Powers 10x More Devices Than Android 17
    9. www.hexeba.com — Android 17's Low Adoption Stuns: Android 11 Still Dominates ...
    10. 9to5google.com — Android 17 is on 1% of devices after four months, Android 16 ...
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