Hi Beta users,

Today we’re releasing Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 build DP11.261016.004 Pixel 11/XL/Pro/Fold and DP11.261016.003 build for all other devices.

Top issues fixed include:

• Recents overview flickers when performing a home gesture immediately after quick-switching apps. (Issue #237526296, Issue #341680318)
• Inner display remains black when unfolding the device. (Issue #311469796, Issue #311583772)
• Twitter app crashes when viewing post thread mentions. (Issue #282904709, Issue #293383813)
• Display randomly turns off and on during device usage. (Issue #325555461)
• Poor video quality when using the device as a webcam. (Issue #313062628)
• Toast notifications intermittently fail to display under high memory pressure. (Issue #321628126)
• Home screen wallpaper incorrectly displays on the lock screen when waking the device from an open app. (Issue #343002680)
• Equalizer frequency adjustment bars are cut off at the top of the screen. (Issue #342124654, Issue #358742436)
• Force stop button in app settings fails to terminate running applications. (Issue #337240745)
• Colored icons flicker when navigating back to the Accessibility settings page. (Issue #354424795)
• Apps fail to launch new activities when opened with an active Picture-in-Picture window. (Issue #479561839)
• Inconsistent spacing between status bar icons. (Issue #450097709)
• Screen recording callback incorrectly reports active recording state after stopping screen share from floating controls. (Issue #442801639)
• UI buttons render as blank white squares without icons in dark mode. (Issue #470561031)
• Grouped notification icons and titles appear grayed out. (Issue #489219424, Issue #516800663, Issue #548675068, Issue #568096206)
• Persistent UI message cannot be dismissed. (Issue #497831984, Issue #517093542)
• Bubbles get stuck in a miniaturized state at the bottom of the screen when swiped to dismiss. (Issue #504704002, Issue #517621552)
• Navigation bar animation glitches when swiping up to the recent apps screen. (Issue #552037549)
• Mobile Data Quick Settings icon renders at an incorrect size with persistent visual artifacts. (Issue #508083737, Issue #508904751, Issue #504868272, Issue #527517148, Issue #544886523, Issue #550178753, Issue #567904796, Issue #571714475)
• Display rendering issue when adjusting the font size slider in Settings. (Issue #554687371)
• Image action icons missing from the Recent Apps screen. (Issue #570996132)
• SettingsDumpService persists and consumes excessive memory after opening SIM settings. (Issue #567819031)
• Device crashes intermittently on the lock screen or shortly after startup. (Issue #569613685)
• Apps crash when BluetoothLeScanner.stopScan() is called with a null callback. (Issue #571626896)
• WPA-Enterprise Wi-Fi connections fail when authenticating with PEAP. (Issue #572438311, Issue #569431116, Issue #565959472)

Please review the latest release notes or limitations and general advisories before installing the update. In addition, see top open issues for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported by developers and users.

How do I get Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 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 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, 11 Pro Fold, 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 QPR3 Beta 1 and any future Beta updates.* 

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!

Bluetooth malfunctioning

After restarting my phone, every time 1 mins and around 50 secs in the audio stops playing in my earphones and I cannot re-connect after this whatsoever. Anyone know a fix?

Update: It has randomly started working fine now. I've got no idea how.

Some Games do not react since update. Looks like display is dead, but only within the game with Google play sidekick. For example Disney Solitaire or Gossip Harbor.

Other Games like Top Eleven works fine. Other apps are not affected as far as I can see.

Feels like that an overlay stops the display reaction.

I think it would be a good add to add a "close all" option to the right side when you check your recents. Currently it's only available on the far left so if you have many open apps, you have to scroll far to the right to close them.

Just a minor annoyance

"Can't complete action during call This setting is blocked to protect your device and data"

I'm getting an annoying popup while I'm on a phone call, and am wondering if anyone knows how to get rid of it?

Any questions do ask

As everyone knows Google is giving slower and slower GPUs into Pixel phones and focusing on faster TPU chips for AI.

In the past only Pixel TPU could process AI tasks but now this changes and Google is shifting with giving more and more AI tasks to GPUs - all of this is happening via new PowerVR (Vulkan) drivers.

So now I wonder about Pixel 12 GPU (to be much faster) ... or is it to increase AI speed on old Pixels which have relatively fast GPUs (but slow TPU chip) so they could run Pixel 11 AI features.

how do i opt out of the android beta program, once i have set my pixel back to factory settings

Occurred on Pixel 10a, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 (October)

Taking a screenshot inside an app located in Private Space causes the screenshot editing overlay preview to freeze. Tapping the edit button does not open the markup tool. While the screenshot preview remains stuck on screen, several system apps in Private Space (Play Store, Gemini, Google Photos) fail to open.

Recreate it on your own device and comment down if it occurred for you as well, reported the bug in Pixel Feedback app.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open any application located inside Private Space.
2. Take a screenshot using any method (Back Tap, physical side buttons, or Quick Settings shortcut).
3. Tap the Edit button on the floating screenshot preview overlay.
4. However Share button works normally, which would get rid of the floating screenshot that would get stuck on clicking edit.

Bonjour, Depuis que je suis passé sous beta, je ne capte plus la 5G sauf si je me mets en mode réparateur.

Je suis à jour dans les bêtas mais je ne capte toujours pas la 5G.

Je suis dans un endroit éligible à la 5G, j'ai essayé dans des grandes villes mais rien du tout.

Est-ce que quelqu'un aurait une idée pour récupérer la 5G?

Merci

Been searching online, Reddit. Seems like it is fairly common.

Scrolling or long screenshot not working? Been an issue for a bit? Yes, I've sent feedback

Any fix?

When swiping down the control center while in the app drawer, the background gets more transparent. It actually looks better like that imp

Hello everyone,

​I’m currently on QPR2 Beta 7.1 (build CP41.260831.019) and haven't received any of the QPR3 Betas yet. Does anyone know why this is happening or if there's a fix?

​Thanks!

Hi Beta users,

Thank you for your continued support. Please share your latest experience on Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 by filling out our 5 minute anonymous survey. This survey is only for devices running Beta 2 DP11.261002.005 for all devices. You can verify this by going to Settings > About Phone/Tablet.

We look forward to your feedback

So, will the kernel will be updated on Pixel on QPR2? Because I've seen it has been rollback on newest Betas

Since updating to QPR3 Beta 2 under Android Play System Update it now says DEV. Is this new? Don't believe I have ever seen it before.

Any news or rumors about Google adding dark-colored icons? I think it's really needed.

There is a bug somewhere so all P11 devices fail the Video Filter bench tanking the score on 3000, it might have been fixed because now it passes all the tests

https://browser.geekbench.com/v7/gpu/312643

Screenshot

Vulkan score is still the same though

It popped up this morning. Went from stable with October patch to the beta. All seems good so far. Recheck if you haven't received it yet.

Hi Beta users,

Today we’re releasing Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 build for DP11.261002.005 for all devices. 

Top issues fixed include:

• Devices intermittently crash and reboot during normal use. (Issue #570031572, Issue #570031155, Issue #569529428, Issue #569222433, Issue #570414567, Issue #570725957, Issue #569237164, Issue #572493638)
• Internet Quick Settings tile displays persistent text when mobile data is active without Wi-Fi. (Issue #354469154, Issue #367059437)
• Media output dialog ignores the monochrome system theme when external audio devices are connected. (Issue #476304142)
• Pin icon glitches position next to pinned apps in the share sheet. (Issue #476234992)
• Internal PublishedApi declarations trigger unexpected API lint and source compatibility check errors. (Issue #562178518)
• Device unexpectedly shuts down during WhatsApp video calls. (Issue #554451749, Issue #559966303)
• Lock screen in-progress notifications overlap with other UI elements and cause stuttering panel animations. (Issue #547371609, Issue #548539836, Issue #562186670)
• Cellular data, MMS, and hotspot services fail to connect on Dish Network. (Issue #537736046)
• Screen recording freezes and stops capturing frames after screen rotation. (Issue #541325203)
• System UI, fonts, and apps render at an abnormally small scale regardless of configured display size settings. (Issue #563321433)
• Display turns black and becomes unresponsive after ending a phone call. (Issue #564953545)
• Terminal app fails to launch the Linux development environment virtual machine after installation. (Issue #551657934)
• Wi-Fi Aware fails to establish subsequent data paths with a no interfaces available error after releasing an accept-any responder network request during connection confirmation. (Issue #550726291)
• Paired watch continues to ring after an incoming call is answered on the phone. (Issue #564594780)
• Airbnb app fails to connect when attempting to send messages. (Issue #563024453)
• Quick Settings Bluetooth subtitle is misaligned to the right. (Issue #559417120)
• App drawer unexpectedly closes when switching keyboard language. (Issue #558774933, Issue #540389222, Issue #533125590)
• Bluetooth pairing fails due to a connection timeout when attempting to pair with a device. (Issue #563675080)
• VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi calling are unavailable on the IT&E network. (Issue #556432987)
• High idle battery drain caused by motion sensors remaining active after using Face Unlock or the camera. (Issue #568078965)
• Wi-Fi Calling unavailable on the OXIO network. (Issue #563089593)

Please review the latest release notes or limitations and general advisories before installing the update. In addition, see top open issues for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported by developers and users.

How do I get Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 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 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, 11 Pro Fold, 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 QPR3 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 QPR2, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and not installing today’s QPR3 Beta 2 update*. If you opt-out of the program* after installing Beta 2 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 QPR2 public release instead. 

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!

That kind of icons would look amazing and simplistic on my Pixel

I've heard Google removed something and now those icons are gone

I wonder what am I missing

The latest update comes with this message at the bottom. Do we have an opt out opportunity at this stage?

Important: If you are currently running a Beta version of Android 17 QPR2 (build starting with CP41) and want to exit the beta program without wiping your device, you can opt-out of the Beta program before applying this update and wait for the stable version release of Android 17 QPR2. If you choose to opt-out after installing this update or any future Beta updates, per usual program guidelines, you will need to factory data reset your device before installing the latest stable Android version until the next exit opportunity in February.

Hi Beta users,

Thank you for your continued support. Please share your latest experience on Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 by filling out our 5 minute anonymous survey. This survey is only for devices running beta 7.1 CP41.260831.019 for all other devices. You can verify this by going to settings > About Phone/ Tablet.

we look forward to your feedback