Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 Releases for Pixel Phones
Key Points:
- Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 (CP31.260423.012.A1) for all supported Pixel devices, from Pixel 6 to Pixel 10, addressing critical bugs ahead of Google I/O.
- The update fixes multiple issues including the Terminal app failing to launch, overlapping date and weather info on the lock screen, and incorrect mobile signal bar displays.
- Other resolved bugs include problems with call handling from head units, enlarged custom themed app icons on the homescreen, and data corruption risks in the F2FS file system.
- UI glitches in recent apps, navigation bar swipe gestures, and Bluetooth tethering toggle resets after restarts have also been fixed.
- The update is available via the Android Beta Program or as OTA images for manual flashing, with no additional new features announced beyond the bug fixes.