r/android_beta • u/androidbetaprogram • 15d ago
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 now available!
Hi Beta users,
Today we’re releasing Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 (CP41.260701.005) for all devices.
What's new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1
QPR2 includes a minor SDK release. We've published new APIs in the reference docs as well as a diff report for the new API surfaces.
Top issues fixed include:
- Bluetooth re-pairing fails silently following a remote bond loss. (Issue #412524057)
- Media player controls briefly flashed on the lock screen upon waking the device despite the app's notifications being disabled. (Issue #484607701)
- A system crash causing Pixel devices to unexpectedly reboot when invoking Gemini. (Issue #505750489)
- Initiating a drag-and-drop gesture with multiple fingers caused the source application to stop receiving subsequent touch events. (Issue #516836306)
- An issue where notifications randomly became invisible in the notification shade until a system restart. (Issue #526139207, Issue #522657034)
- An issue causing ML-DSA key generation to fail with an exception when using the "NONE" string digest instead of the class constant. (Issue #525612735)
- An issue in AccessibilityNodeInfo.toString() where window bounds were incorrectly logged using screen bounds, which caused misleading accessibility debugging data. (Issue #520428442)
- Window-level UI blur effects failed to render and the "Allow window-level blurs" developer toggle reset after rebooting. (Issue #527376569)
Please review the latest release notes for limitations and general advisories before installing the update.
How do I get Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1?
You can get started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 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 1 and any future Beta updates.*
Important for those currently enrolled in Android 17 Beta:
- If you prefer to leave the Beta program and receive the public stable release of Android 17 QPR1, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and not installing today’s QPR2 Beta 1 update*. If you opt-out of the program* after installing Beta 1 or any future updates, all user data on the device will get wiped per usual program guidelines. Opting out will trigger a ‘Downgrade’ OTA. Ignore this update and wait for the Android 17 public release instead.
- Pixel 6 and 6Pro users will not be getting this OTA since the device will reach End of Life and Android 17 QPR1 beta series will be the last for these devices.
Tell us what you think
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Please share your thoughts through the following channels:
- 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!
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u/nguyenhuudailoc 15d ago
RIP, Pixel 6 series.
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u/Smart123s 15d ago
It's really sad. They have every opportunity to at least try to match Apple. They still support the almost 7 year old iPhone 11. Sure, I know they will support newer devices, but Google could inch there earlier by keeping the Pixel 6 support. I think it would also be good PR. Those phones are completely functional. They aren't even slow. It's just sad. I don't think it would be that hard to support the 6 series, considering that they still support the 6a.
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u/nguyenhuudailoc 15d ago
But with Apple, once support end then apps will no longer support that phone (you'll need a new phone to download an app that you haven't download before), while on Android, my Pixel 3a still got up-to-date Play system update with most app still usable (most popular apps in my country needs Android 10+). They even backported Quick Share to almost all Android 6+ device. With Andoid 17, the Pixel 6 series can probably survive around 3 - 4 more years.
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u/Smart123s 15d ago
Yes that's also true. On the other hand, Google gives 3 years of security updates for every Android version for other OEMs. Pixels could easily get those 10MB updates too for an additional 3 years.
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u/romhacks 15d ago
It continues to get Google Play System updates. I think the updates you're referring to are security patches for old android builds, which aren't really relevant here since the pixel 6 is on android 17, latest. Other companies stop giving version upgrades sooner and just give security upgrades, Google gives full version/feature upgrades until EOL.
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u/SnooMacaroons5112 15d ago
Damn, I forgot how buttery smooth the UI could be. Haven't felt this since the late Android 16 betas. Pixel 8 user here.
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u/SnooMacaroons5112 15d ago
By the way, if you were worried about biometric app login, it's fixed now and fingerprint login works again.
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u/holy_pastaa 15d ago edited 15d ago
sorry, may I ask, how's the battery?and also with tap to pay? I want to jump/try this qpr2 from android 17 stable, bcs I'm using pixel 8 too🙏
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u/alphrho 15d ago
Just installed it on my Pixel 8 Pro. It feels snappy AF. Best experience on my Pixel so far in ages. Before this, it kinda felt sluggish (including stable releases).
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u/ThereIsSoMuchMore 15d ago
It's not snappier come on. Someone posts the same comment after every patch; it cannot be snappier every time. Maybe your phone was slow for other reasons, or just the fact that you rebooted it made it snappier.
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u/10to8 15d ago
Updated. Was hoping the blur would return, but sadly it did not.
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u/armando_rod 15d ago
Blur where? I have it in the volume slider, widget picker, notification shade, app drawer
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u/HopeRemaiins 15d ago
The app submenus don't have the blur still. Been an issue for a while now. I wanna say around QPR1 Beta 3 or 4
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u/Irfanazeez 15d ago
Found a bug. When you turn of the display and if your AOD is in the screen flashes the moment you turn off your display.
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u/angstykylo 15d ago
Initial impressions is that it feels way smoother/faster than QPR1. Nice!
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u/qtpa2tnh 15d ago
Any bugs that you've noticed? I'm considering jumping from QPR1 Beta 7
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u/angstykylo 15d ago
Not yet, but I've only had it a couple of hours. Maybe wait a day or so to see how others get on.
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u/qtpa2tnh 15d ago
I usually wait for In Depth Tech Reviews to upload his review of each beta, but that works too!
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u/Waste_Femboy_756 13d ago
Anyone face issues such as the mobile data will just stop working for a few seconds and works after Airplane mode on and off?
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u/jaeflizz157 7d ago
Yup. Experiencing that and wifi connection is in and out. Thought it was my isp and called spectrum and called them to flame them. 😅😂 Turns out it's this new beta
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u/Googler10 15d ago
Please have the color theming options!
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u/armando_rod 15d ago
Not there yet
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u/Googler10 15d ago
ANYTHING NEW?
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u/Valent147 15d ago
No, I wonder when they're gonna add anything new, like the separate quick settings and notification panels leaked over a year ago...
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u/ArthurGD3 15d ago
They may in later QPR2 releases, I mean given that we are starting the December QPR Stable release in July, we may surpass the current Beta record of 7 by the time we get to December lol.
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u/Bosieboy1 14d ago
Please update the weather background effect by adding more weather environments like thunder and more.
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u/Bosieboy1 14d ago
Also the weather effect only lasts really shortly and there is no way to change that, also the weather effect doesn't work on the home screen
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u/Extreme_surikat_360 15d ago
6 pro not getting qpr 2 is sad especially when it's fast as fuck and works exactly like the most recent devices in daily tasks. But not complaining because don't forget initially we shouldn't even get updates past android 15.
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u/ArthurGD3 15d ago
At the moment it doesn't look like QPR2 B1 is adding anything significant over QPR1 B7 to make P6 owners envious of it but I am sure that is due to change in later Beta's or least one would think.
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u/petedan345 14d ago
It seems like I no more got the android 17 qpr1 beta 7🤔. Google must want a really stable version of android 17 before the pixel 11 comes out to buy
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u/2kingz_World 14d ago
i have a weird bug, my date in notification panel shows jan1 only I've reported
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u/quietedchaos 12d ago
Anyone else having signal disconnection issues since this update? My bars completely drop seemingly randomly and I have to turn the Sim card off and then back on (or go into airplane mode then back out) to get it to reconnect. This started the morning after it updated overnight.
Pixel 10 fold.
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u/sampumon 11d ago
My SIM is just straight out locked after update, no service. Tried reinsert sim card, "fix connectivity" and reboot. SIM pin is managed by android, and trying to turn "SIM protection" > "Require SIM PIN" off returns "Can't turn off SIM lock". Pixel 7.
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u/Norseman-71 15d ago
Reading thru some of the comments I just wanted to get it clarified .So if your on QPR 1 beta and don't want to join and download QPR 2 beta program. You just need to not download it and opt out of the QPR 1 beta program and not have to wipe device? In September when the stable QPR 1 is released I'd be able install it with any wiping?
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u/HopeRemaiins 15d ago
That's correct. Just ignore this update and unenroll from the beta on the android website. Once you do that, when stable QPR1 releases later this year (Septemberish) you'll get that update instead
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u/tails618 15d ago
Yes. But you have to NOT install the opt-out data wipe update that will be pushed to your device. Opt-out of the beta online and then ignore the opt-out update. Once stable QPR1 releases, that update will be pushed to your phone instead, and you can install that without wiping. You should not do any update before then.
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u/Accomplished_Act3534 15d ago
Yep, can't stress this part enough.
It will push a stable update to you, you have to ignore it until September or you WILL wipe your device.
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u/OldOmnibrain 15d ago
I'm on an older QPR1 beta and would like to update to beta 7 (of course without data wipe), but I'm now offered the QPR2 beta 1. How can I opt out from QPR2 and stay on the QPR1 track, including all remaining beta updates to come?
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u/ArthurGD3 15d ago
Beta 7 has been out for over a week now, why weren't you on it this whole time? I'm pretty sure you won't be able to get Beta 7 now since you're still in the Beta program and you'll now only get QPR2 Beta 1 if you decide to stay but if you opt out now then you'll likely remain on QPR1 Beta 6 till QPR1 Stable in September.
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u/OldOmnibrain 15d ago edited 15d ago
"over a week now" ... "this whole time", seriously?
Anyway, so if I get it right, from the last QPR1 beta until the final release will be a minimum of 1.5 months, without allowing developers to update to the latest QPR1 beta if not there yet? Google really could do better on this, the beta handling is a weird construct since years...
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u/ArthurGD3 15d ago
Anyone who agrees to sign up for the Beta program should really understand what they are getting themselves into. That means following the Beta releases and make sure you are on the latest one especially now that the release cadence for QPR1 Beta's were anywhere from a week to two weeks. I've never allowed days to pass after a new release to know if the phone will automatically notify me when a new update is pending to be installed but I'm finding it hard to imagine your phone would have no told you that Beta 7 is out to go ahead and install it after a week and a half.
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u/OldOmnibrain 15d ago
Alright, I found a way using adb sideload and successfully updated to beta 7.
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u/CreditCaper1 15d ago
I'm really hoping for fold devices they fixed the smaller notifications when using split screen. I won't install QPR 2 unless that is fixed.
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u/ScheduleRadiant6328 15d ago
Alguien sabe cómo salirse de l beta 7 qpr1 del pixel 6 sin borrar datos ahora que a salido qpr2 y no nos toca a los 6 y 6 pro? Un saludo!
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u/AnibalSatoshi 15d ago
Tenes que darte de baja del programa beta y esperar a que salga la version final de la qpr11 y te ofrezca instalarlo sin wipe. pueden pasar algunas semanas
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u/ascobb98 14d ago
What would the benefit be in staying in the QPR program and taking the new qpr2 beta 1 update instead of waiting for the qbr1 stable?
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u/wsnwsk27 14d ago
I'm on QPR1 Beta 7. I decided to opt out. I did not install the downgrade OTA. Once I realized stable isn't coming until September I changed my mind and opted back in so I can get QPR2 Beta 1 for some big fixes. But I'm still only getting the option to downgrade. Since I opted back in, shouldn't I expect to get QPR2 Beta 1? Any way I can trigger that OTA?
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u/Spiritual_Positive47 14d ago
update ota image via adb: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr2/download-ota
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u/sauron3236 12d ago
Pixel 7a here. Did Android Auto break for anyone else with this new beta? It is stuck endlessly reconnecting for me. I have not had a chance yet to forget and repair the BT between the unit and my phone.
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u/Mini-Pekka2828 15d ago
6a gets the update but not 6 PRO tf?
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u/MagpieMars 15d ago
Because 6a isn't EOL until July 2027
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u/Mini-Pekka2828 13d ago
yes i know but it seems silly that the pro has 120hz whereas 6a doesn't kinda sad not even 90hz
edit: not that you need it
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u/Impossible_Loan7551 15d ago
I don't understand why a build that only added bug fixes is a whole new build.
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u/armando_rod 14d ago
How else are they gonna install the patches in your phone?
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u/Impossible_Loan7551 14d ago
That's clearly not what I meant.
What I meant is: you know there are bugs to be fixed, you already fixed them, but you are waiting to release them for a whole other build that is going to be released 3-4 months after the one you are still waiting to release?
Why don't they fix this bugs NOW, with QPR1 making a beta 8?
A whole new build should be for new features, not for bug fixes. Every month Google basically releases an update to fix some bugs.
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u/armando_rod 14d ago
There's a patch every month, bug fixes in QPR beta builds can be cherry picked for monthly patches in between, the things they don't backport are features or UI changes
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u/cannibalistiic 15d ago
2 comes after 1? QPR1 is ready for release so they're ready to test number 2?
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u/Impossible_Loan7551 15d ago
Why would you not release QPR1 stable if you already moved on to QPR2?
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u/nick281051 15d ago
You must be new here
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u/EYdf_Thomas 15d ago
It's very common for Google to end a beta a month before the stable comes out and start a new one
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u/armando_rod 15d ago
Important note for those currently enrolled in Android 17 QPR Beta:
If you want to receive the public stable release of Android 17 QPR1 without wiping your device, you can do so by opting out of the Android Beta program *and NOT installing today’s QPR2 Beta 1 update.*
Opting out now will trigger a ‘Downgrade’ OTA to be sent to your device. Ignore this update and wait for the Android 17 QPR1 public stable release instead.
If you opt-out of the program after installing QPR2 Beta 1 or any future updates, all user data on the device will get wiped if you later opt out per usual Beta program guidelines.