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Mishaal Rahman \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
TL;DR<\/p>\n
Google has released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 to compatible Pixel devices.
\nThe update is available for the Pixel 6 series and later, and users can install it by enrolling in the Android Beta program and waiting for the OTA to roll out.
\nUsers who install the beta can\u2019t return to the stable channel without a data wipe until the final update is released in early December.<\/p>\n
Following the stable release of Android 16<\/a> back in June, Google pushed out the first quarterly release last month and is now working on the second quarterly release. Although the second quarterly release of Android 16 won\u2019t be released until December, Google is giving users the opportunity to beta test it now to find bugs and issues before the update is finalized. Today, Google released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 to compatible Pixel devices.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n Release date: October 15, 2025 Issues resolved in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3<\/p>\n Google Play System Updates were failing to install for some users. (Issue #420748298<\/a>,\u00a0Issue #438257102<\/a>) How to install Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3<\/p>\n Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 is available for the Pixel 6 and later, including the new Pixel 10<\/a>. If your device is currently running the October 2025 stable release<\/a>, the best way to upgrade it to QPR2 Beta 3 is to enroll it in the Android Beta program. Once your device is enrolled, it will receive the over-the-air (OTA) update shortly.<\/p>\n Do note that if you install the QPR2 beta, you won\u2019t be able to go back to the stable channel without a data wipe until the QPR2 stable update rolls out in December. Sources tell Android Authority the stable release of Android 16 QPR2 is planned for December 2, 2025, so you\u2019ll have to wait a little over a month and a half for that to happen.<\/p>\n![\"google](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/ "\\"google"){kind=icon}
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<\/a>Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Release Notes<\/p>\n
\nBuild IDs: BP41.250916.009.A1
\nSecurity patch level: 2025-10-05<\/p>\n
\nHome screen shortcuts appeared as blank gray circles. (Issue #440302367<\/a>)
\nThe Wallet icon on your lockscreen could sometimes appear with incorrect coloring. (Issue #419061603<\/a>,\u00a0Issue #434489536<\/a>)
\nBattery charged to 100% when adaptive charging is turned on (Issue #445583926<\/a>)
\nThe swipe-up gesture from the bottom occasionally stopped working. (Issue #436632152<\/a>,\u00a0Issue #445023211<\/a>)
\nYour selected theme might not apply on the first attempt. (Issue #440830741<\/a>)
\n50MP images captured with the ultrawide or telephoto lens displayed rainbow artifacts. (Issue #422058430<\/a>,\u00a0Issue #443250512<\/a>)
\nPoor battery life due to excessive CPU usage by the launcher, particularly on foldable devices. (Issue #441741448<\/a>)
\nCalls could incorrectly route Bluetooth audio. (Issue #448580013<\/a>,\u00a0Issue #448580779<\/a>)
\nUsers in New Zealand could not access all 6GHz Wi-Fi networks. (Issue #444050891<\/a>)
\nThe Terminal app would crash if you changed your device\u2019s UI font size while it was open. (Issue #412082408<\/a>)
\nUsers couldn\u2019t type special characters like\u00a0\\*,\u00a0@, or\u00a0#\u00a0in the GUI terminal. (Issue #444130818<\/a>)
\nSimultaneously swiping lockscreen widgets and the notification shade caused buggy animations and a laggy, unresponsive UI. (Issue #446133358<\/a>)
\nThe screen sometimes became unresponsive or froze when unlocking the device.
\nDisplay freezes and screen noise
\nUnexpected device crashes<\/p>\n