Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out to Pixel phones ahead of its expected stable release next year. Google is fixing a long list of issues, including crashes, fingerprint freezes, eSIM problems, Wi-Fi failures, battery drain, and Bluetooth audio glitches. A stable release is targeted for March 2027.
The update was rolled out to Pixel testers today with builds for everything from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel 11 family. Most devices are getting DP11.260918.006, while Pixel 11 owners are getting DP11.260918.005. These QPR updates ride on top of Android 17's initial launch and deliver fixes and performance tweaks every three months.
They avoid breaking changes to the API, so developers are able to test with confidence. Google killed 20 bugs this round, including a nasty fingerprint unlock freeze, an eSIM profile that quietly flipped back to off, and a camera bug that spun your video feed 90 degrees during desktop-mode calls. QPR3 should see the final, stable release by early next year.
Want to jump back to the stable channel without completely wiping your phone? Don't install this update yet and wait for the public QPR2 launch by unenrolling from the Android Beta Program.
Source: Android Central · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing