If today wasn\u2019t fun enough, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. It\u2019s available for the Pixel 9 series back to the Pixel 6 series, bringing a lot of new things to check out.<\/p>\n
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\u2019ll have a breakdown post coming shortly.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Release date: August 20, 2025
Builds: BP41.250725.006
Emulator support: TBA
Security patch level: 2025-08-05
Google Play services: 25.25.33<\/p>\n
What\u2019s New in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1<\/p>\n
UI, System Experience, and Accessibility<\/p>\n
Expanded Dark Theme
\nAuto-Themed App Icons
\nInteractive Chooser Sessions
\nSmoother Android Migrations
\nPDF Document Annotation and Editing
\nDisplay Topology API
\nDevice-aware ViewConfiguration
\nGranular Haptic Feedback Control
\nQuick Settings Tile Categories<\/p>\n
Media & Audio<\/p>\n
IAMF Decoding Support
\nPersonal Audio Sharing in Output Switcher
\nNew AAudio APIs
\nHDR\/SDR Brightness Slider
\nConnectivity
\nCompanion Device Management Enhancements
\nMediaRouter Network Privacy Improvements<\/p>\n
Privacy & Security<\/p>\n
Secure Lock Device
\nPhone Theft Protection Toggle<\/p>\n
Developer Productivity<\/p>\n
Widget Engagement Metrics
\nEarly Warnings for 16KB Page Size Compatibility
\nEnhanced Profiling
\nMore Robust Multi-Display Testing<\/p>\n
The OTA for Beta 1 appears to already be live. You can enroll your device for the Android Beta here<\/a>. Of course, you can go the manual route with OTA files here<\/a> and factory images here<\/a>.<\/p>\n