Google released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 to all of its still-supported Pixel devices today. If you own a Pixel 6a up through the new Pixel 11 series, you can get an update with fresh software.<\/p>\n
This latest update has at least 20 fixes and improvements, which is welcome to see. The first QPR3 Beta 1 has been as buggy as it gets<\/a> for beta software, at least on my Pixel 11 Pro.<\/p>\n Google has fixed crashes that caused reboots, Quick Settings tiles not showing properly, system UI elements showing abnormally small, Bluetooth pairing failures, and high idle battery drain. There\u2019s a lot, and the full changelog can be found below.<\/p>\n Release dateOctober 20, 2026BuildsDP11.261002.005Emulator supportx86 (64-bit), ARM (v8-A)Security patch level2026-10-05Google Play services26.36.33<\/p>\n Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 bug fixes and improvements<\/p>\n Devices intermittently crash and reboot during normal use. (Issue #570031572, Issue #570031155, Issue #569529428, Issue #569222433, Issue #570414567, Issue #570725957, Issue #569237164, Issue #572493638)<\/p>\n Internet Quick Settings tile displays persistent text when mobile data is active without Wi-Fi. (Issue #354469154, Issue #367059437)<\/p>\n Media output dialog ignores the monochrome system theme when external audio devices are connected. (Issue #476304142)<\/p>\n Pin icon glitches position next to pinned apps in the share sheet. (Issue #476234992)<\/p>\n Internal PublishedApi declarations trigger unexpected API lint and source compatibility check errors. (Issue #562178518)<\/p>\n Device unexpectedly shuts down during WhatsApp video calls. (Issue #554451749, Issue #559966303)<\/p>\n Lock screen in-progress notifications overlap with other UI elements and cause stuttering panel animations. (Issue #547371609, Issue #548539836, Issue #562186670)<\/p>\n Cellular data, MMS, and hotspot services fail to connect on Dish Network. (Issue #537736046)<\/p>\n Screen recording freezes and stops capturing frames after screen rotation. (Issue #541325203)<\/p>\n System UI, fonts, and apps render at an abnormally small scale regardless of configured display size settings. (Issue #563321433)<\/p>\n Display turns black and becomes unresponsive after ending a phone call. (Issue #564953545)<\/p>\n Terminal app fails to launch the Linux development environment virtual machine after installation. (Issue #551657934)<\/p>\n Wi-Fi Aware fails to establish subsequent data paths with a no interfaces available error after releasing an accept-any responder network request during connection confirmation. (Issue #550726291)<\/p>\n Paired watch continues to ring after an incoming call is answered on the phone. (Issue #564594780)<\/p>\n Airbnb app fails to connect when attempting to send messages. (Issue #563024453)<\/p>\n Quick Settings Bluetooth subtitle is misaligned to the right. (Issue #559417120)<\/p>\n App drawer unexpectedly closes when switching keyboard language. (Issue #558774933, Issue #540389222, Issue #533125590)<\/p>\n Bluetooth pairing fails due to a connection timeout when attempting to pair with a device. (Issue #563675080)<\/p>\n VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi calling are unavailable on the IT&E network. (Issue #556432987)<\/p>\n High idle battery drain caused by motion sensors remaining active after using Face Unlock or the camera. (Issue #568078965)<\/p>\n Wi-Fi Calling unavailable on the OXIO network. (Issue #563089593)<\/p>\n The best way to get this update is through the Android Beta Program (sign up<\/a>). If you are into flashing images, there are OTA images available (here<\/a>) too.<\/p>\n