Google has locked in “Cinnamon Bun” as the internal dessert codename for Android 17. The pick keeps the long-running developer tradition alive, even though public releases haven’t used dessert branding since Android 10. Internally, the name will appear in early betas before being replaced by the version number in final builds.

Android 17 Cinnamon Bun follows alphabetical twist

Last year’s Android 16 was “Baklava,” which followed Android 15’s “Vanilla Ice Cream.” Many expected the next codename to start with W, keeping the old letter sequence. Instead, Google shifted its approach after adopting a trunk-based development model and resetting its build ID scheme. This new system advanced the letter from B to C for 2025, paving the way for a cinnamon-sweet codename.

Why dessert names still matter to Google’s devs

The dessert names may no longer appear in marketing, but they still act as a bit of culture and fun for engineers. API level 37.0 will be tied to Android 17 Cinnamon Bun, just as API 36.0 links to Android 16. For developers inside Google, the codename is shorthand that travels quickly in code reviews, bug trackers, and feature planning.

Notable past Android dessert codenames:

• Cupcake – Android 1.5
• Ice Cream Sandwich – Android 4
• Lollipop – Android 5
• Oreo – Android 8
• Tiramisu – Android 13

The schedule for Android 17’s arrival

If Google sticks to its newer accelerated timeline, Android 17 Cinnamon Bun should land around June 2026. This would align with Android 16’s earlier summer release, which allowed new devices to launch with the latest OS pre-installed.

Sweet name, serious work behind the scenes

The whimsical codename hides a lot of engineering effort. The trunk-based system keeps the main code branch stable year-round, with new features gated by flags until they’re ready. It’s a process designed for faster, cleaner releases, even if the public only notices the name when a statue shows up outside Google’s campus.