Google released a new update for its Pixel line-up of phones and other devices today, this time as Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4.<\/p>\n
This new Android 17 QPR3 build arrives only days after Android 17 QPR2 went stable as the November Pixel update and Pixel Drop<\/a>. For those on beta builds, this should give give you something new to play with while those on stable had their time earlier in the week.<\/p>\n The update is live now for the Pixel 6a up through the Pixel 11 series, including the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not a part of this QPR3 beta program and will not see this update. They have reached end of life.<\/p>\n This new Android 17 QPR3 update appears to be mostly minor, with only 4 bug fixes listed.<\/p>\n Release dateNovember 12, 2026BuildsDP11.261030.003Emulator supportx86 (64-bit), ARM (v8-A)Security patch level2026-10-05Google Play services26.41.31<\/p>\n Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 Bug Fixes and Improvements<\/p>\n Memory leaks in system_server cause severe UI lag, Pixel Launcher crashes, and unexpected device restarts. (Issue #440977407, Issue #560540681, Issue #561107077, Issue #562344942, Issue #564034352)<\/p>\n Conscrypt throws an unclear IllegalArgumentException message when TLSv1 or TLSv1.1 connection protocols are rejected for apps targeting API level 36. (Issue #568014509)<\/p>\n The on-screen keyboard appears visually clipped or partially cut off during text input. (Issue #568381960)<\/p>\n Excessive Bluetooth background activity consumes an abnormal amount of power and rapidly drains the device battery. (Issue #566820683)<\/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