All articles tagged with #android beta program
Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel devices (Pixel 6–Pixel 10 and 10a), fixing audio buffer issues, Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock connectivity, NFC tag reads, and fingerprint unlock, with OTA images and beta access as the September stable release nears.
Google kicks off Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel testers (support starts with Pixel 6a and newer; Pixel 6/6 Pro are not supported), offering a preview of the Q4 release and a batch of bug fixes (Bluetooth rebonding, lock‑screen media controls, Gemini reboot crash, multi‑touch drag‑and‑drop, notification visibility, ML‑DSA key generation, accessibility logs, and window blur). testers can opt out to stay on stable until the September Feature Drop.
Google has released Android 17 Beta 4—the last scheduled beta—focusing on stability with new app memory limits that adapt to a device’s RAM. The update is rolling out to Pixel 6–10, ahead of a mid-2026 release, and developers are urged to optimize for large screens and orientation changes. Users can enroll in the Android Beta Program to receive the OTA or sideload the build.
Google has released the first beta of its QPR3 update for Pixel devices, introducing minor tweaks such as adjustable flashlight brightness, the option to remove the At A Glance widget, and improved location usage notifications, with a full rollout expected early next year.
Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program, focusing on bug fixes and stability improvements, including resolving lock screen clock issues and improving widget functionality. The update is around 40-50MB and is available via OTA for Pixel 6 and newer devices, with detailed changelog highlighting various bug fixes from previous beta releases.
Google has begun rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, offering significant updates and platform stability improvements ahead of the December release, with options for users to participate via the Beta Program or sideload the update.
Google has released the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 update for Pixel devices, including the Pixel 5a, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro. Weighing in at 10MB, this update primarily focuses on bug fixes, including resolving issues with app removal and installation, as well as improving system stability, performance, and connectivity. Users can receive the update over-the-air if enrolled in the Android Beta Program or manually download and sideload it.
Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 2.1 to Pixel phones as a bug fixer. The update addresses issues related to device setup, battery percentage display, audio disruptions, system stability, always-on-display mode, Google Photos app, Google Contacts app, and Google Messages app. Eligible devices include Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro series devices. Users can update their device to Android 14 Beta 2.1 through the over-the-air (OTA) update prompt or by downloading an OTA image and then applying the update manually.