If today wasn’t fun enough, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. It’s available for the Pixel 9 series back to the Pixel 6 series, bringing a lot of new things to check out.
Highlights in the changelog include an expanded dark theme, auto-themed app icons(!), smoother Android migrations, and plenty else. You can view the full changelog below, plus we’ll have a breakdown post coming shortly.
Supported Devices: Owners of a Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, and Pixel Tablet can get in on the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 action.
Release date: August 20, 2025
Builds: BP41.250725.006
Emulator support: TBA
Security patch level: 2025-08-05
Google Play services: 25.25.33
What’s New in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
UI, System Experience, and Accessibility
Expanded Dark Theme
Auto-Themed App Icons
Interactive Chooser Sessions
Smoother Android Migrations
PDF Document Annotation and Editing
Display Topology API
Device-aware ViewConfiguration
Granular Haptic Feedback Control
Quick Settings Tile Categories
Media & Audio
IAMF Decoding Support
Personal Audio Sharing in Output Switcher
New AAudio APIs
HDR/SDR Brightness Slider
Connectivity
Companion Device Management Enhancements
MediaRouter Network Privacy Improvements
Privacy & Security
Secure Lock Device
Phone Theft Protection Toggle
Developer Productivity
Widget Engagement Metrics
Early Warnings for 16KB Page Size Compatibility
Enhanced Profiling
More Robust Multi-Display Testing
The OTA for Beta 1 appears to already be live. You can enroll your device for the Android Beta here. Of course, you can go the manual route with OTA files here and factory images here.