Android 17 Beta 3 reveals Google is testing a new ‘Priority Charging’ feature (APK teardown)

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Credit: Taylor Kerns / Android AuthorityTL;DRAndroid 17 Beta 3 includes hidden code for a new “Priority Charging” feature that pauses background activity to speed up charging.The feature recommends using a 30W+ charger and actively manages temperature to protect battery health.Google’s approach focuses on smarter power allocation rather than higher charging speeds.Google’s latest Android 17 Beta 3 release has plenty of visible changes, but as usual, some really interesting stuff is hiding under the hood.