Motorola has widened access to the Android 17 beta, giving owners of several Razr and Edge models a chance to test the software before a public release. The expansion follows an earlier phase that was limited to the Moto Edge (2025), G57, and G57 Power.
The latest invite-only rollout now includes foldable phones and additional flagship devices. In the United States, owners of the Moto Razr+ from both the 2024 and 2025 generations can register for the beta, while the Edge 50 Ultra has also been added to the supported list.
Registration remains limited
Access is not automatic, even for devices that appear on the supported roster. Eligible users still need to complete a registration form that matches their model and region, and then wait for Motorola’s approval.
The company has also made it clear that the available slots are not unlimited. A sign-up does not guarantee immediate acceptance, because Motorola retains the final decision, and successful participants will receive an email notification.
Once approved, the beta firmware can be downloaded through the software update menu on the Moto device. Motorola has placed separate registration links for each device and country on its official forum, so users must make sure the form matches the exact handset they own.
Regional naming differences
Motorola’s support list also varies by market. In India, Brazil, and the LATAM region, the same device appears under the Razr 50 Ultra name rather than the Moto Razr+ branding used in the United States.
That regional distinction matters for the beta process, since users are expected to choose the correct form based on both model name and location. Motorola’s current setup suggests that the program is being managed in a controlled way rather than opened broadly across all eligible phones at once.
A broader test, but no feature list yet
The wider beta access marks a notable step for Motorola, a company often seen as slower than some rivals when it comes to Android updates. Even final releases can still contain bugs or other issues, which makes early testing useful for gathering feedback before the public version arrives.
The approach also places Motorola closer to brands such as Samsung and OnePlus, which have long been associated with larger-scale beta programs for flagship devices. Motorola is now the only major Android OEM running an Android 17 beta for flagship phones, which puts its testing effort in sharper focus.
Still, Motorola has not said whether the broader beta program is intended to speed up the final release schedule for ordinary users. It has also not revealed which new features are included in the Android 17 build, leaving the supported-device list and registration process as the only confirmed details so far.
For Razr and Edge owners on the list, the beta remains the fastest way to see where Android 17 is headed within Motorola’s ecosystem. For everyone else, the public release is still the point at which the software changes will become clear on their devices.
