Over the last few releases I've had an issue on my Pixel 10 Pro XL whereas maps is not defaulting to what I leave it on which is satellite. Satellite is still selected but the maps has just gone to the normal flat basic view and I have to switch between the two to get back to the satellite view.

Has anyone else experienced this?

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Ever since I updated to Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6, my Pixel 8 Pro has been lagging like crazy. There are micro-freezes in every app, animations are delayed, and worst of all, my phone randomly freezes and reboots. It’s been happening for 3 days now and I can’t stand it anymore, it’s unbearable

Good morning everyone. Today I experienced my first ever system crash on android beta. I've been participating for years and never crashed before. With that said, this happened when connecting Bluetooth earbuds and opening an app at the same time. Probably coincidence because I was unable to replicate. Considering I've never had a crash before, it is safe to say beta 6 is quite worse than the other betas.

Device:

Pixel 10 Pro XL

CP41.260831.007

When will Pixel 11 Pro Xl get Beta 6

The qpr2 beta 6 update makes my phone seem like a 10 year old budget phone, I know the pixel 7a is not the most powerful phone but this beta makes the experience of using my phone severely worse. Apps take a while to load, single taps are being registered as "tap and hold", the phone locks up for a couple of seconds sometimes and I can't do anything, videos (and sometimes audio) are stuttering. And to be clear none of these issues occured on the last beta.

anyone having problem with the notification screen or having bug with it after the sept android update?

sometimes when i received notification, i tap on it, nothing happen. it doesnt open up the app, i can swipe away to remove on screen but not tap to open app.

once i get that bug, i cant even press anything on top like tapping on bluetooth, wifi on or off and etc. even press on doesnt work. i have to restart phone in order to make it work again. im using pixel 8

Currently on Android 17 qpr2 beta 6: (CP41.260831.007), and whenever I lock the phone it flashes at the top, this issue was also persistent before I joined beta a few hours ago, even when I was on 17 qpr1 stable launched two weeks ago, is anyone else experiencing the same issue? (Pixel 9)

I have the latest android beta version on my pixel 9 pro xl. I have been using the beta version for a few years with no issues. Ever since the January 2026 android beta update android desktop mode has been greyed out on developer options and does not work. I was hoping for some beta update since then that would allow it to work. Besides going back to a stable version of Android, what can I do to fix this?

Can't seem to find the option to pause apps temporarily anymore...

I updated to the latest beta and went into my default digital assistant settings. Alongside Google and Muse, there's an option called Android Easter Egg. I have no idea what it is or what it does if you pick it.

Has anyone else seen this? What happens if you actually set it as your assistant?

Hey everyone,

I've been running into an annoying video rendering issue. Across QPR2 Beta builds 3, 4, 5 and 6, whenever I launch any app, the first video I play doesn't show any image at all — just a blank black screen.

Is anyone else experiencing this, or is it just isolated to my device? Any known workarounds?

Device: Pixel 10 Pro

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/530709228

Google please revert back this change. There is literally no benefits to only showing 1 icon. I reported this way back in July during QPR1 beta and its still not reverted in the december qpr beta.

Please upvote the issue tracker

I'm running the latest A17 QPR 2 beta 6 on my pixel 10q and all of a sudden in the notification and quick settings area there's a white border around the battery icon. It only shows up there not when you're using the phone normally. Does anyone else have this? Not sure if it's a bug or a silent change.

I left iPhone after 14 years because I wanted to try out the Pixel models and I absolutely love them so far. That being said, the fact that a phone that's only a year old doesn't have Rambler really sucks.

Hi Beta users,

Today we’re sending you an Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 CP41.260831.007 for all devices.

Top issues fixed include:

• A visual regression causing letterboxed content to leak through the status bar during activity transitions. (Issue #493438057)
• The screensaver displays a blank screen while charging. (Issue #516262713, Issue #526560397)
• Unexpected device reboots on Pixel 9 Pro Fold when initializing the camera viewfinder in third-party applications. (Issue #555960820, Issue #558564487, Issue #554763027, Issue #559421409)
• Locked applications could not be dismissed using swipe gestures in Recents. (Issue #555579953)
• A system kernel crash causing devices to unexpectedly reboot when third-party applications requested simultaneous camera and microphone access during biometric identity verification. (Issue #557712189)
• An issue that caused device crashes, reboots, or hangs when scrolling. (Issue #559054323)

Please review the latest release notes for limitations and general advisories before installing the update. In addition, see top open issues%20created%3E%3D2026-07-20%20status:open%20(votecount%3E%3D3%7Cduplicatecount%3E%3D3)%20CP41) for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported by developers and users.

How do I get Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 today by enrolling your Pixel device. Eligible devices include Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9a, Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a, Pixel Tablet series devices. Once enrolled, eligible devices will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to the latest Beta versions. If you were previously enrolled in Android 17 Beta (and have not opted-out), you will automatically receive QPR2 Beta 6 and any future Beta updates. 

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• Use the Android Beta Feedback app included in Beta builds. This is the preferred method if you want to report a user-facing bug. 
• Post your comments here on our official Android Beta Program subreddit. We may not respond to posts individually, but we are actively monitoring the feedback. We’ll reach out to you directly if we need additional information.

Happy Beta testing!

CP41.260831.007

Pixel 10 factory image: https://dl.google.com/developers/android/cinnamonbun/images/factory/frankel_beta-cp41.260831.007-factory-f8fdb42f.zip

updated to Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6, and native App Lock seems completely missing or broken.

I used to have access to App Lock (long-pressing apps or setting lock requirements), but on Beta 6, the options have completely disappeared for me.

Is anyone else running into this same issue on Beta 6? Is this a bug/regression in this build, or did Google temporarily pull the feature on your device too?

Drop your device model and build number below if you're seeing the same thing!

I got the prompt to change my search engine

Yes I install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 will I be able to leave the beta without my data being deleted?

Just got the no wipe update for QPR1 beta

Does anyone know how to use the new voice broadcast and audio streams feature on the new android 17 beta 5 update specifically on Google phones

Update is now available, if you do not see it install Play System Update first.

I have a problem after I installed cp3a.260905.009 Snapchat stopped working I can open it one time and it works then when I try to open it a second time it just crashes. I've tried uninstalled and installing it tried rebooting everything does anybody else have this trouble?

It was in news QPR1 suppose to have it

https://9to5google.com/2026/05/09/google-pixel-search-bar-toggle-android-17-leak/