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Pixel's first post-Android 17 patch fixes fold navigation and widgets
technology2 days ago

Pixel's first post-Android 17 patch fixes fold navigation and widgets

Google has begun rolling out the July 2026 security update (vCP2A.260705.006) for Pixel 6 and newer—the first patch after Android 17 launch—phased over the next week. It fixes issues including navigation alignment on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold when folding/unfolding and a wallpaper shape bug, plus broader fixes for apps that crash, widgets with incorrect colors, and potential boot loops. Google notes some home-screen widgets may disappear after update, with a fix expected in a future release.

via Android Central|
#android-17#google-pixel#july-2026-security-update
Google’s July 2026 Pixel update lands with stability fixes for Pixel 6+, Tablet, and foldables
technology4 days ago

Google’s July 2026 Pixel update lands with stability fixes for Pixel 6+, Tablet, and foldables

Google’s July 2026 Pixel update is rolling out to Pixel 6 and later devices, including the Pixel Tablet and foldables. The US build CP2A.260705.006 can be installed via OTA or sideloaded from OTA images. Google highlights fixes for app stability, widget colors/contrast, potential boot loops, foldable navigation alignment, and wallpaper rendering, with a staged rollout over the coming days.

via Android Authority|
#android-17#foldable-devices#google-pixel
Display Assistant gains One UI 9.0 compatibility ahead of Samsung rollout
technology5 days ago

Display Assistant gains One UI 9.0 compatibility ahead of Samsung rollout

Samsung released Display Assistant 9.0.08 via Galaxy Store to add One UI 9.0 (Android 17) compatibility, but the update brings no new features or fixes. It’s part of Samsung’s broader One UI 9 readiness as Good Lock modules are updated; One UI 9.0 is expected to debut on the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra on July 22, 2026, with rollout starting August 5 and a wider rollout to flagship lines like the Galaxy S26 series likely to follow.

via SamMobile|
#android-17#display-assistant#good-lock
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 Locks API, Unveils UI Tweaks and Fixes
news9 days ago

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 Locks API, Unveils UI Tweaks and Fixes

Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is out, reaching Platform Stability with build CP31.260618.005. The update locks the API surface and brings fixes (spell-checker language selection, Clock UI actions, smoother media carousel, WindowManagerGlobal crash fix, and hotspot name fix) plus UI tweaks like a redesigned home-screen context menu, Health Connect metrics expansion, and adjusted desktop windowing with moved taskbar icons and floating PiP windows; available for Pixel 6–10 series and Pixel Tablet devices.

via Android Authority|
#android-17#android-os#beta
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 lands for Pixel testers with bug fixes and stability tweaks
news17 days ago

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 lands for Pixel testers with bug fixes and stability tweaks

Beta 5 of Android 17 QPR1 is out for Pixel devices (including Pixel 6 and later) two weeks after Beta 4, focusing on bug fixes across features like Game Dashboard, camera idle state, Always-On Display, Download Manager with VPN, charging estimates, Private Space, archived-app bubbles, and a WebView regression. It also adds a new “don’t ask me again” toggle for mobile data; testers can join Google’s Android Beta Program to try it, and if you’re on the Android 17 Beta and want to move to stable, opt out rather than installing Beta 5.

via Android Authority|
#android-17#beta#google
Android 17 unlocks LHDC v5 for Pixel earbuds, boosting wireless audio quality
technology19 days ago

Android 17 unlocks LHDC v5 for Pixel earbuds, boosting wireless audio quality

Android 17 quietly adds LHDC v5 support to Pixel phones, enabling higher-bitrate wireless audio with LHDC-capable earbuds (e.g., Nothing and OnePlus). Users may need to enable LHDC v5 in Settings > System > Developer Options > Bluetooth Audio Codec and possibly turn on Hi‑Res Audio in the companion earbuds app. Google’s update broadens codec options beyond AAC/LDAC and, with Auracast support, improves wireless audio options for Pixel devices.

via Android Central|
#android-17#audio-quality#bluetooth-codecs
Pixel’s Android 17 rollout brings touchscreen woes to Pixel phones
technology20 days ago

Pixel’s Android 17 rollout brings touchscreen woes to Pixel phones

Android 17 rollout is causing significant touchscreen issues on Pixel devices (Pixel 10, 9, 8, and 7 series), including taps being ignored, dead zones, and reversed scrolling. Google is aware of the problem, but the initial fix isn’t effective for everyone; reported workarounds like clearing the Pixel Launcher cache have mixed results, and some users see improvement by toggling Smooth Display. There’s no firm timeline for a permanent patch, so potential upgraders may want to wait for official fixes.

via Android Central|
#android-17#android-os#google-pixel
Android 17 quietly hardens your phone with four security upgrades
technology21 days ago

Android 17 quietly hardens your phone with four security upgrades

Android 17 adds four security-focused changes: per-app memory limits to curb memory-hogging apps, a default ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK permission to curb silent local-network scans, stricter rules on dynamic code loading to block post-install malware, and Certificate Transparency enabled by default to improve TLS verification (with opt-out options for apps or domains). These improvements aim to boost reliability, privacy, and trust with minimal impact on most apps.

via Android Authority|
#android-17#certificate-transparency#local-network-permissions
Android 17 rollout mapped: a brand-by-brand guide to eligible devices
technology21 days ago

Android 17 rollout mapped: a brand-by-brand guide to eligible devices

Google has released Android 17 for Pixel devices, with a broader rollout expected to follow across major brands. Since most OEMs have not announced their official device lists yet, the article compiles a brand-by-brand guide based on each company's update policy to identify models likely to receive the Android 17 upgrade, including Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi and others. While not all brands have published lists, the included devices are considered almost certain to get the update according to current policy.

via Gizmochina|
#android#android-17#brands