All articles tagged with #android 16 qpr2
Samsung has released the second One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, currently rolling out in India and South Korea. The 897.11MB update carries firmware S92xBXXU5ZZD5 and includes the same nine changes as Galaxy S25 Beta 9, plus the April 2026 security patch that fixes 47 vulnerabilities. Users can install via Settings > Software update > Download and install.
A leaked changelog for the Galaxy S24 series One UI 8.5 beta reveals AI-driven Photo Assist for generating images, smarter Bixby interactions, cross-device file access, faster screen mirroring, enhanced Auracast, improved weather and pollen data, lock-screen and font customization, expanded health and watch features, stronger security controls, and various accessibility and DeX improvements, with Samsung likely to unlock the beta soon.
Samsung may expand its One UI 8.5 beta to the Galaxy S24 series after evidence of a beta firmware appeared on Samsung's servers, signaling a near-term rollout following earlier beta tests on other devices.
Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India and Korea, with firmware versions F966NKSU8ZZC5 (Korea) and F966BXXU8ZZC5 (India) based on Android 16 QPR2, including the February 2026 security patch. Eligible users can join via the Samsung Members app; as with all betas, expect bugs and stability issues.
Samsung has released One UI 8.5 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S25 lineup in India (firmware ZZAN, about 553MB), with a changelog showing only a Bixby version update. This marks the fourth Indian beta and fifth globally, suggesting a targeted fix ahead of the stable 8.5 rollout tied to the Galaxy S26 launch in Feb 2026, after which the update will reach other devices.
Google has released a December 2025 update for Pixel devices, addressing issues like battery drain and touch responsiveness, particularly on Pixel 10, with limited rollout across carriers and regions, and additional updates for Pixel 8 and newer models.
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices, introducing new features such as improved lock screen media controls, integration with Health Connect for activity tracking, Material 3 design updates for security and privacy, beta lock screen widgets, and customizable app icon shapes. The update aims to enhance user experience with various UI and privacy improvements.
Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, offering new features like developer verification, SMS OTP protection, customizable app icons, improved garbage collection, and expanded health tracking, with a planned stable release in December.
Google is expanding its Android Identity Check feature in the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update to enforce biometric-only authentication for apps that use the biometric prompt, removing the fallback to screen lock credentials, thereby enhancing security against theft outside trusted locations.
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces improved support for themed app icons by automatically generating monochrome versions for apps that don't natively support them, and offers new options for icon theming, including a potential AI-powered icon creation feature.
Google has started beta testing Android 16 QPR2, a significant quarterly update that introduces new developer APIs and user features, as part of its accelerated release schedule aiming for faster Android and AI capabilities. The update is available for Pixel devices and is expected to be officially released in December 2025, with users on the previous beta having a limited window to switch back to stable without data loss.
Google's upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update, expected in December 2025, will introduce new AI capabilities allowing AI agents to control other apps, enhanced parental controls with local supervision, and support for advanced ultra-wideband (UWB) features, expanding device functionality and privacy controls.