Google rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, following the initial QPR3 beta launch last month, with a stable release expected in March 2026.
- This update focuses on fixing critical system crashes, device freezes, battery management issues, and connectivity problems such as slow Wi-Fi speeds and missed calls.
- Key improvements include resolving UI glitches in the notification shade and app drawer, optimizing battery consumption, fixing audio routing delays during calls, and addressing compatibility issues with certain apps like Microsoft applications managed by Intune.
- The update is available with the January 2026 security patch for a wide range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series, though Pixel 10 users must use on
