{"id":632975,"date":"2026-06-11T11:42:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/632975\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:42:18","slug":"android-17-qpr1-beta-4-has-landed-for-pixel-testers-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/632975\/","title":{"rendered":"Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 has landed for Pixel testers to try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_Ph\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"android 17 logo hero 1\"  alt=\"The Android 17 logo on a Pixel phone.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/android-17-logo-hero-1-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<p>Google\u2019s latest QPR1 Beta arrives roughly three weeks after Beta 3.<br \/>\nThe new builds are heavily bugfix-focused, and we\u2019ve yet to hear about any new features.<br \/>\nGoogle doesn\u2019t have a release for some Pixel 6 models, but says they\u2019ll be included again in the future.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been just over three weeks since Google brought us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-17-qpr1-beta-3-3668880\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our last early preview<\/a> of everything set to arrive with September\u2019s upcoming Feature Drop, and now Google\u2019s following that up with the release of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePreferredSource\" class=\"e_Rm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_Ph\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_Ph\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over on X, Google\u2019s Mishaal Rahman <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MishaalRahman\/status\/2064809365396398442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">announces<\/a> the new release\u2019s arrival. Like before, we\u2019re looking at a split in builds between devices: Google has CP31.260522.006.A1 for your Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro phones, and CP31.260522.006 for other Pixel hardware. He also points out that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are not supported in today\u2019s release, but Google plans to bring them back in the mix for the next Beta.<\/p>\n<p>As for changes, he tells us to look for the following fixes:<\/p>\n<p>An issue where the mouse pointer becomes invisible on external displays when Work profile or FLAG_SECURE applications are active. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/446715557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #446715557<\/a>)<br \/>\nA Settings app crash occurring when launching credential provider settings from a Private Space. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/499908921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #499908921<\/a>)<br \/>\nAn issue where screenshot sounds were coupled with the ringer volume, preventing silent captures while maintaining call alerts. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/336098340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #336098340<\/a>)<br \/>\nAn issue where video recording at 5x zoom would exhibit frame jumps and jitter during panning. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/447867142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #447867142<\/a>)<br \/>\nAn issue where Back Tap gestures failed to trigger on the interactive lock screen. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/476775220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #476775220<\/a>)<br \/>\nA graphics driver regression that caused severe 3D performance drops in OpenGL ES applications on newer hardware. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/476585209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #476585209<\/a>)<br \/>\nA regression where Wireless ADB and local network-dependent apps failed to connect. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/506418219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #506418219<\/a>)<br \/>\nHome screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot. (<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/488125748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #488125748<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/505117543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #505117543<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/505671079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #505671079<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/497140330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #497140330<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/506685943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #506685943<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a underline cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/issuetracker.google.com\/issues\/510967059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">Issue #510967059<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Testers interested in getting started can register their devices with Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/android\/beta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android Beta for Pixel<\/a> program, and those already participating should be seeing update notifications hitting their devices shortly \u2014 those Pixel 6 models notwithstanding.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be on the lookout for any other changes present in these new builds, and look forward to sharing them with you.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. Read our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Comment Policy<\/a> before posting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Joe Maring \/ Android Authority TL;DR Google\u2019s latest QPR1 Beta arrives roughly three weeks after Beta 3. 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