Google rolls out Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 8 to Pixel devices

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices

TL;DR Google’s second preview release of Android 17’s Q4 feature drop is now available for testing. Like we saw with Beta 1, support for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has ended. Google doesn’t include any specific fixes in its release notes, but we’re checking to see what might be addressed. For Google’s most dedicated Android fans, is there anything better than bookending your weekend with a pair of new Android Beta releases? We wrapped up last …

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel

Following the last release two weeks ago that didn't have any obvious changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.

Google rolls out Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 8 to Pixel devices

Google is rolling out the Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 8. This update will be available to AOSP, as well as to Google Pixel devices, as part of Feature Drops. This update does not feature new user-facing changes, and is focused on critical bug fixes and system performance. One of the changes in this update is a fix for the loud audio distortion and static. The update addresses a persistent buffer management flaw within the audio framework, which result…

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 Is Here with UI Tweaks and Internal Polish

Google has officially released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for eligible Pixel hardware, keeping the quarterly update cycle moving forward ahead of an expected stable launch in December 2026. This latest build—carrying build number CP41.260701.006—focuses on subtle visual updates and background stability refinements. It arrives just two weeks after a relatively quiet Beta 1 release. What is new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 Google curiously opted not to p…