Google rolled out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel devices, delivering a laundry list of bug fixes and a refreshed Settings UI. The update tackles critical crashes, notification‑shade glitches, ignored charging limits, and sluggish Wi‑Fi performance. It arrives a month after the first beta, which introduced At‑a‑Glance controls.

The new System Settings layout groups related items into clear sections, letting users find Keyboard, Gestures, and Navigation under an Interaction heading while updates sit in an Update device pane. Search remains, but visual separation reduces scrolling fatigue. Google ships the build OTA to enrolled testers, with manual flashing still an option.

Beyond polishing the UI, the beta resolves app‑drawer freezes, Android Auto screen‑time logging, audio‑routing delays, and foldable‑device crashes. Power‑management tweaks also respect charging caps and improve wired and wireless charging. With the stable Android 16 rollout slated for March 2026, eyes will be on whether these fixes survive final certification.