Google has initiated the rollout of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, marking the commencement of the Q4 2026 (December) release cycle. This update introduces a minor SDK release and addresses several notable issues to enhance system stability and user experience.
Key fixes in this beta include:
- Resolved an issue where Bluetooth re-pairing would fail silently after a remote bond loss.
- Corrected a problem where media player controls briefly appeared on the lock screen upon waking the device, even when the app’s notifications were disabled.
- Fixed a system crash that caused unexpected reboots when invoking Gemini.
- Addressed a bug where initiating a drag-and-drop gesture with multiple fingers caused the source application to stop receiving subsequent touch events.
- Resolved an issue where notifications randomly became invisible in the notification shade until a system restart.
- Fixed an exception in ML-DSA key generation when using the “NONE” string digest instead of the class constant.
- Corrected misleading accessibility debugging data due to incorrect logging of window bounds in AccessibilityNodeInfo.toString().
- Fixed a problem where window-level UI blur effects failed to render, and the “Allow window-level blurs” developer toggle reset after rebooting.
Users can provide feedback through the Android Beta Feedback app available on Pixel devices. This app can be accessed from the app drawer or Quick Settings to report bugs directly to Google’s issue tracker. Additionally, there’s an active Android Beta community on Reddit for discussions and support.
The update, identified by build number CP41.260701.005, is available for a range of Pixel devices, including:
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel 10a
Users can enroll in the Android Beta Program to receive the update over-the-air. However, those who prefer to remain on the stable QPR1 release should avoid installing this beta update. Opting out of the beta program after installing Beta 1 or any future updates will result in a device data wipe, as per program guidelines.
As Google continues to refine Android 17 through these quarterly platform releases (QPRs), users can anticipate further enhancements and bug fixes leading up to the stable release. Engaging with the beta program offers early access to new features and improvements, but it’s essential to consider the potential for instability inherent in beta software.
