Android 17 Brings a New Easter Egg With a Mini Puzzle

by David Buliga | Apr 17, 2026 | News

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April 17, 2026 • 2 min read

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Every Android version comes with a hidden Easter Egg, and Android 17 is no different. But this time, Google didn’t just throw in a random new logo, as they have since Android 14. It actually made something a bit more interactive.

Android 17 brings a mini puzzle

According to a report from 9to5Google, the new Easter Egg found in Android 17 Beta 4 shows a screen filled with diamond-shaped dots or stars arranged in a circle. From there, you have to connect the dots to trigger the new logo. It’s simple, but it’s also a small twist compared to previous versions.

Once you complete the shape, the new Android 17 logo appears and moves through a space-like animation, continuing Google’s recent “cosmic” theme. After unlocking the logo, you can long-press it to launch the logo into space, like a rocket, and that’s where things get familiar. Just like in previous versions, the classic space mini-game appears, which has been around since Android 14.

If you want to try it yourself, follow these steps:

Go to Settings
Open “About phone.”
Tap on the Android version multiple times
Enter the Easter Egg screen
Connect the dots to unlock the animation

This has been the standard way Android hides Easter Eggs for years, and it still works the same way today. Google has been adding these hidden Easter Eggs since early versions of the OS, and they’ve become a small tradition over time. And honestly, this one feels a bit more engaging than just tapping on a logo.

This new Easter Egg should come with the next major update on Samsung Galaxy devices, One UI 9.0, which is expected to launch in the summer with the new foldables.

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David Buliga

David Buliga is a Romanian writer at SammyGuru, where he covers the Samsung and Android ecosystem with a focus on apps, software features, and the trends shaping how we actually use our devices — from Galaxy Watch apps to One UI 9, plus the occasional opinion piece. He joined SammyGuru in 2026 after previously creating entertainment content on YouTube, producing animations and gameplay videos. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Applied Electronics and Telecommunications, David is passionate about consumer technology and enjoys getting under the hood of smartphones to see what makes them tick. Outside of tech, he loves listening to music, reading books, photography, and exploring the random ideas that often inspire his next story.