Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 for Pixel
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Key Points:
- Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 for Pixel devices, including the May 2026 security patch, addressing various bugs and performance issues.
- Fixed issues include an invisible mouse pointer on external displays with Work profiles, Settings app crashes in Private Space, and screenshot sounds linked to ringer volume.
- The update also resolves video recording frame jumps at 5x zoom, Back Tap gesture failures on the lock screen, and a graphics driver regression causing 3D performance drops.
- Connectivity problems with Wireless ADB and local network-dependent apps have been fixed in this beta release.
- Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 system images are available for a wide range of Pixel devices from Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series, including Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and the Android Emulator.