HONOR has announced that the Magic7 Pro is now officially part of the Android 16 Beta 3 developer preview program, joining a short list of global devices offering early access to Google’s latest mobile OS. The rollout begins May 7, and developers can already find the tools and installation instructions live on HONOR’s official developer site.
Part of an Ongoing Collaboration With Google
This update is another indicator of HONOR’s growing presence in the Android ecosystem. The brand previously rolled out Android 15 Beta 1 for both the Magic6 Pro and Magic V2 in 2024. Today, HONOR counts itself among the top three OEMs providing seven years of Android OS and security updates, beginning with devices in EU markets.
The Android 16 Beta offers developers early access to performance tweaks, new APIs, and system-level changes designed to optimize app behavior ahead of the platform’s stable release later this year.
Developer Preview Installation Process
Installing the beta requires a few setup steps and a good chunk of storage. Users will need a PC with adb and Python environments, HONOR Suite installed, and at least 60GB of free space on the device. USB debugging must be enabled via developer mode, and the upgrade is done through a DSU tool script provided in the download package.
The new system runs in a separate user partition, so while the update won’t delete user data directly, access to old partition data isn’t guaranteed. A backup is highly recommended.
Developers can also easily revert to the previous OS version using the rollback option in the notification panel after installation.
Feedback Tools Built In
HONOR encourages testers to submit detailed bug reports and suggestions via the “My HONOR” app. Logs can be captured in diagnostic mode and submitted with issue descriptions, media attachments, and timestamps. A feedback records page allows users to monitor the status of their submissions and add more data if needed.
This update underscores HONOR’s ambition to stay tightly aligned with the Android platform and cater to developers looking for cutting-edge tools and early OS access. More details, including upgrade packages and guides, can be found on HONOR’s developer portal.
Is your Magic7 Pro ready for a test drive through Android 16 territory? It might be time to dust off your USB cable.
