All articles tagged with #qpr1
Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is out for Pixel devices (including the Pixel 6 series), focusing on bug fixes such as audio framework glitches, Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock connectivity, NFC tag reads, and fingerprint unlock improvements; you can join Google's Android Beta Program to test it this weekend.
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.
Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, signaling platform stability and a future focus on bug fixes rather than base-feature changes. The CP31.260403.005.A1 build is rolling out to Pixel 6–Pixel 10 devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program and includes fixes for a Default Print Service crash under low ink, Terminal app ANR, and VoIP audio distortion. OTA rollout has begun and factory images are available; the stable Android 17 is expected mid-2026, with additional QPR1 improvements arriving later in the year.
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 introduces a return to the classic Location icon in Quick Settings, along with 24 bug fixes that improve device stability, UI consistency, and performance, marking the final beta before the consumer launch expected in early September for Pixel devices.
Google is rolling out the stable QPR1 update to Android 14 along with the December security patch. The update includes a big Feature Drop for various Pixel devices, introducing new features such as the ability to force apps into specific aspect ratios and displaying weather information in the Clock app. Other user-facing changes include a new lock screen clock style, particle effects in Wallpaper & style, and improved highlighting of chosen tiles in Quick Settings. The update also resolves numerous security issues.