vivo brings Android 17 Beta to X300 Pro users in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania
vivo X300 Pro users in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania can now officially test Android 17 Beta, a rare opportunity in a region often excluded from Android beta programs...
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vivo is breaking new ground by including Kenya, Egypt, and Tanzania in its Android 17 Beta Program for the vivo X300 Pro, a rare opportunity for African users to test upcoming Android features.
- This initiative marks a significant shift, as such beta programs have historically been limited to regions outside of Africa.
- The vivo X300 Pro (W20) model, sold locally in Kenya, Tanzania, and Egypt, is officially supported for this beta.
- The program has seen releases including a Developer Preview (based on Android 17 Beta 2) on April 8, 2026, and Android 17 Beta 3 on May 14, 2026.
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