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Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, marking the Q4 2026 (December) update with minor SDK improvements for developers.
- The update addresses several issues including Bluetooth re-pairing failures, media player control glitches on the lock screen, unexpected Pixel reboots, and notification visibility problems.
- Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, excluding Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, which are reaching End of Life and will not receive this OTA update.
- Users can join the Android Beta Program to receive the update or opt out to wait for the stable QPR1 release; opting out after installing Beta 1 will result in device data wipe due to downgrade procedures.
- Feedback on the Beta can be submitted via the Android Beta Feedback app or the Android Beta community on Reddit.
