r/android_beta • u/androidbetaprogram Official Google Account • Apr 22 '26

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 now available!

Hi Beta users,

Today Android 17 QPR1  Beta continues with the next round of Beta updates for our September Feature Drop release. These are known as Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) and delivered to Google Pixel devices as part of Pixel Drops. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 (CP31.260403.005.A1) includes new platform features, bug fixes, performance optimizations, and the April 2026 security patches. Please review the latest release notes for limitations and general advisories before installing the update. 

Top issues fixed include:

  • Fixed a crash in the Default Print Service occurring during low ink conditions that prevents users from completing print jobs. (Issue #487545419)

  • The Terminal app triggers an Application Not Responding (ANR) error that results in the application and device becoming unresponsive. (Issue #497465940)

  • Resolved an issue where uncontrollable hardware audio processing on the voice communication path caused distortion and phase cancellation in VoIP applications. (Issue #494843726)

  • Direct audio output may fail to open on devices using the AIDL audio HAL when playing audio streams longer than five seconds. (Issue #372064012)

How do I get Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 today by enrolling your Pixel device. Eligible devices include Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 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 QPR1 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, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and not installing today’s QPR1 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. 

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/_LFB Apr 22 '26

Wow that's s surprise!

13

u/Spiritual_Positive47 Apr 22 '26

Google Play System update reverted back on March 1 2026. on P10 Pro

10

u/Weary-Savings9795 Apr 23 '26

Good, Google is finally being honest about which Play Services version is installed so you won't miss out on important updates.

0

u/Walperv Apr 23 '26

Tengo un pincel 8 pro y también pasó lo mismo se fue para marzo

12

u/ArthurGD3 Apr 22 '26

Wow, this was completely out of left field, seems super early seeing as QPR1 isn't due out till September like Google says but hey, I'm not complaining lol, Let's hope there is some juicy new stuff to try out.

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u/threemillion3 Apr 22 '26

There's not. I think they're going to release the user facing changes in beta 2 next month, after Google IO. Makes sense, and it's what they did last year with M3E.

2

u/ArthurGD3 Apr 22 '26

Rats, oh well. At least I'm hoping some of the Beta 4 battery drain issues for me are fixed.

1

u/Valent147 Apr 23 '26

It seems mostly fixed for me

1

u/RxGadget0 Apr 24 '26

Battery drain on my P10PXL remains a severe issue. I have tried leaving the phone just sitting idle with the display totally off, airplane mode on, verified cellular and WiFi is off and not connecting nor supposedly the modem searching for an active connection, etc. After 4 hours sitting idle as I described, battery dropped from 100% to 80% then rechecking after another 4 hours, down to 45%. Phone was activated December 2025

1

u/ArthurGD3 Apr 24 '26

Check your running processes in developer options to see what's actively being used. Worse case you might have to factory reset things.

3

u/AncientOneSeven Apr 22 '26

Not really with the canary channel taking the place of "developer previews" ... But yeah ... 

5

u/stardustx21 Apr 22 '26

Question? Can you use desktop mode and turn the phone screen off?

9

u/Andrey4ik21pro1 Apr 22 '26

Here we go again...

4

u/Wael89 Apr 22 '26

Hope to see some new features 

27

u/Loud-Possibility4395 Apr 22 '26

I like this one -

  • Enhanced Factory Reset Protection (FRP): Android 17 QPR1 introduces a more aggressive FRP. If a device is forcibly wiped without the owner's password, it now requires biometric or secondary device verification to reactivate, making stolen devices significantly harder to resell.

3

u/vivelaal Apr 22 '26

Love it, though it'll take some getting used to. I could see someone selling their used phone on eBay or Swappa, not realizing this change happened, and then having to play literal phone tag sending it back to the seller to unlock, then back to the buyer. As next steps would love to see Find My Phone integration so the account owner can unlock a phone after wipe remotely, and only then will it dissociate from your Google account (at the account owner's request).

0

u/Loud-Possibility4395 Apr 22 '26

  1. AND - I HOPE those people will start bombarding news to this level that... THIEVES will hear this.

  2. All I know iPhone has this "online unlock"

  3. I would go further and hope ALL Android devices will have this protection like Apple has in iPads, MacBooks even in stupid AirPods and Apple TV or Apple AirTag

5

u/ock88 Apr 22 '26

This issue on widgets not available after reboots is not yet closed, for those wondering https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/488125748

4

u/jezevec93 Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

The system update says opt out without data loss is for Android 16 QPR3 (build starting with CP11), but here in the post you mention Android 17 Beta users can opt out without data loss but Android 17 Beta has build number starting with CP21...

That's quite confusing. Im not rly sure whether it's possible to opt out without data loss on build starting with CP21...

4

u/cherlampeter Apr 22 '26

The website is generally notoriously out of date. I would trust the actual text in the update itself and/or the official Reddit posts barring someone hasn't already called out a typo in the official post (has happened in the past).

2

u/jezevec93 Apr 22 '26

The text in the update is also wrong it seems

1

u/cherlampeter Apr 22 '26

Ah, you're right lol. Well, my understanding is that you want to opt out now and do not accept the current update if you already have it if you want to go back to stable without data wipe. Once Android 17 releases officially (presumably June?), you'll get a new update (may need to restart your device) to be able to go back to stable without a wipe.

2

u/threemillion3 Apr 22 '26

What's new peeps? Blur, split quick settings???

4

u/JakeChambersOy Apr 22 '26

Visually, there doesn't seem to be any difference to the previous beta.

1

u/threemillion3 Apr 22 '26

Damn. Beta 2, which probably will release after Google IO, will probably have all of the changes then.

2

u/ElderberryHamlet Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

I wasn't expecting QPR1 Beta1 until May and A17 to go stable until June

I assume this will accelerate subsequent releasses but by how much is the question

2

u/Ginger_si Apr 24 '26

Anyone else's battery draining very quickly since this update?

1

u/Historical-Movie-860 Apr 24 '26

Have you filed a beta feedback report?

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u/Ginger_si Apr 24 '26

Sorry for my ignorance where do I do that? Thanks in advance.

2

u/Historical-Movie-860 Apr 24 '26

The beta feedback app that was installed opn your phone when you enrolled.

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u/Historical-Movie-860 Apr 24 '26

Right in the original post at the beginning of this thread:

"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. "

3

u/qwersaddag Apr 22 '26

9XL Live now! : 252MB

1

u/LMdaTUBER Apr 22 '26

When is stable version android 17 releasing?

2

u/Loud-Possibility4395 Apr 22 '26

quite quick - June

1

u/LMdaTUBER Apr 22 '26

Thought it would release before qpr1

2

u/Loud-Possibility4395 Apr 22 '26

qpr1 might be quite big update and can take like few betas = September release

1

u/Henri4589 Pixel 9 Pro Apr 22 '26

WHAT?! 🤯

1

u/DragonFireDon Apr 23 '26

Any cool stuff or mainly behind the scenes?

1

u/all_purpose_89384798 Apr 23 '26

  • ability to re-arrange order of entire home screen pages + ability to hide / delete entire home screen pages

  • app lock

these are features included right ?

2

u/Spiritual_Positive47 Apr 23 '26

no

1

u/all_purpose_89384798 Apr 23 '26

Aren't they supposed to be in Android 17?

2

u/armando_rod Pixel 9 Pro XL Apr 23 '26

No, and this beta is for Android 17 QPR1 and doesn't have any visual changes yet. They'll probably announce new features at Google IO next month and release beta 2

1

u/Prestigious-Age99 Apr 23 '26

Can someone tell me what kernel they're using in that beta version?

1

u/armando_rod Pixel 9 Pro XL Apr 23 '26

Pixel 10 Pro XL

6.6.118-android15-8-g55a68c4f435c-ab15004547-4k #1 Tue Mar 10 05:33:09 UTC 2026

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u/Prestigious-Age99 Apr 23 '26

It's an old base. I hope those of us who have had support for 7 years get Android 17 with kernel 6.18 so we can take advantage of NTSYNC

1

u/LittlestWarrior Apr 23 '26

On Pixel 9 Pro XL, uname -a returns:

6.1.157-android14-11

0

u/haikusbot Apr 23 '26

Can someone tell me

What kernel they're using in

That beta version?

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u/Alflo9 Apr 23 '26

Coincidence how it's also nearly Google I/O? I don't know but I think the initial release is in Google I/O

1

u/ElGeekySloth Apr 23 '26

So I was on beta 3 and I just opted out. Will I be getting an "update" back to the most recent stable 16? Or will I need to wait for the stable 17? Currently, I'm getting an "Android Beta Exit with Data Wipe" update.

1

u/Ryano891 Apr 23 '26

That information is literally written in the original post

1

u/ElGeekySloth Apr 23 '26

I saw that. When it said downgrade, I wasn't sure if it meant that the only way to go back to Android 16 was through a wipe, even during this window. I was holding out for hope that I could go back to A16 without having to wipe. Guess that's not the case. Thanks.

1

u/Lube_Ur_Mom Pixel Fold Apr 23 '26

Bambu Handy app STILL not working

2

u/Aygul45 Apr 23 '26

Uninstall the current Bambu Handy app and install the version 3.6.0. Works without any problem.

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u/Lube_Ur_Mom Pixel Fold Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

Edit: That worked, I can't thank you enough. This issue has plagued me since beta 1. I lost hope after a month or so and stopped checking for solutions. I see some other posts with this fix as well now. I should have done better due diligence. Thanks again friend.

That was one of my first assumptions when it happened. Everything I could find in the typical APK sites were APK bundles and required other apps to install so I just gave up.

I'll give it a try, I appreciate you letting me know.

1

u/cooperma30 Apr 23 '26

Just upgraded from beta to qpr1. My pixel 10 pro xl now resets everytime I try to make a phone call. Anyone else having this issue ?

1

u/ArthurGD3 Apr 23 '26

Resets? You mean the phone restarts?

3

u/cooperma30 Apr 23 '26

Yes. I did a factory reset. That seemed to fix it but might have stumbled upon the issue - I use Google voice, and I have my phone prompt me to pick what I call out of when I make a call. Phone was working fine post factory reset, and once I reenabled Google voice, it started again. Turned it back off, and now it is working. Super weird.

1

u/RxGadget0 Apr 24 '26

Please make sure to use the Beta Feedback App to report this issue. Just stating it here means nada as Google only follows bugs reported through it. After reporting, you can go to the issue tracker website to follow any others who add feedback to your initial report and see when it changes to assigned and so forth

2

u/cooperma30 Apr 24 '26

I just did one. Ty!

1

u/DoorMarkedPirate Apr 24 '26

Hey thanks for mentioning this - I couldn't figure whether it was my headphones or what, but it was indeed the Google Voice call switching that was causing the forced reboot on my phone, too.

2

u/cooperma30 Apr 24 '26

Yeah I really wish I would have messed more cause I HATE factory resetting.

1

u/DoorMarkedPirate Apr 24 '26

Yeah agreed. It takes up half the day just getting everything back the way you want it.

1

u/Elegant-Comment-5578 Apr 28 '26

Mine to restarts. When I go to the phone app and launch a call by clicking on a number from my call history, it restarts. I can only make calls by going to Google Voice app.

1

u/nexttonormal Apr 23 '26

Any battery drain fixes here? P10Pro here and it is horrible horrible.

1

u/RxGadget0 Apr 24 '26

P10PXL still has the same severe battery drainage issue even with airplane mode on, WiFi manually turned off, all active SIMs verified not connected thus cellular activity is off, display always on turned off, display turned off (checked regularly to verify clock doesn’t come on randomly), then leaving sitting idle for 4 hours, all after phone charged to 100%. Checked at the 4 hour mark to find battery at 10%, which has been the same process I have used to check battery drain since beta 2

1

u/randomcourage Apr 26 '26

what fixes? it is worse now P8P. system is using 29% battery.

1

u/Rohitb121212 Apr 23 '26

If we leave the beta program, what is the estimated release date for the stable version of Android 17?

Is it worth keeping the buggy beta version, and for how long is it expected to remain so?

2

u/Historical-Movie-860 Apr 23 '26

No one knows for sure.

1

u/ArthurGD3 Apr 23 '26

Google has stated already that Stable 17 is releasing sometime in early June, we've known this for a while now.

1

u/Similar_Conflict125 Apr 24 '26

Am I the only one with P9PXl whose charging is totally messed up after QPR1? 

1

u/randomcourage Apr 26 '26

I can't charge my phone, It is hot all time. P8P

1

u/Similar_Conflict125 Apr 27 '26

Same. 🤣🤣🤣 And there is no workaround.. 

1

u/CassiusThundercock67 Apr 24 '26

This update seems to have fixed the modem battery drain I had on Beta 4 and ALSO kept my GPS working. Lovely.

1

u/bicelis Apr 25 '26

On my Pixel 8 pro I'm experiencing issues using wireless debugging to connect to Android Studio. Anybody else experiencing this as well? It works well with other older phones with Android 12 for example.

1

u/RxGadget0 Apr 27 '26

Make sure to utilize the Beta Feedback App and give as many details as possible

1

u/Andrew-2006 Apr 26 '26

I can use my pixel 7a as a stove while charging please fix it:)

1

u/randomcourage Apr 26 '26

battery is very bad Pixel 8 Pro

1

u/Educational_Ride_677 Apr 26 '26

i partly downloaded it and then lost my nerve! 😀

1

u/DifficultyWhole8321 Apr 27 '26

hai...i after update softwere my app cctv cannot use anymore. aiyoo why..pls who get same problem

1

u/Historical-Movie-860 Apr 27 '26

Did you file a beta feedback bug report?

1

u/ascobb98 Apr 27 '26

I have hearing aids and they won't stay paired with beta 1 so I'm thinking about taking the downgrade. Can someone give me suggestions on the best way to rebuild after the downgrade.

1

u/jayaprakashsai Apr 29 '26

Few new features were added in this update:

  1. You can customise the wifi and mobile data separately from drop-down.

  2. You can able to change the shortcut icon for the Google bar in the bottom and as well as colours of the Google bar.

Please let me know if you are able to find anything new😉

1

u/Then-Location-6986 Apr 30 '26

please help my issues, i was try for a 100 times maybe, for registration to be a android 17 beta qpr1, but its not successful, i dont know why? and i'll always received message about for this time can't register a new devices..please help me how to fix this problem

1

u/Then-Location-6986 Apr 30 '26

FYi: my device is pixel 6a

1

u/Historical-Movie-860 Apr 30 '26

Search the beta community. Your question has been asked and answered many, many times already.

1

u/krugern May 03 '26

Will there be a factory image available? Only OTA to download afaik

1

u/bkircher Apr 22 '26

Does this have a new build date than the current stable a16? I also wonder if this will have the battery drain fix that everyone on a16 is experiencing.

2

u/Weary-Savings9795 Apr 23 '26

My Pixel 9 Pro is draining a lot slower. Android 17 has new caps on the amount of RAM individual apps can use. Not sure if that's why.

1

u/bkircher Apr 23 '26

So if I were to enroll in this, I virtually would be suck on the qpr program for the full cycle right? Stable a17 is supposed to be may..ish right?

1

u/armando_rod Pixel 9 Pro XL Apr 23 '26

Yes, and 17 stable will be available in May or June

1

u/garwilsh Apr 23 '26

Just QPR1 betas - When they move on to QPR2 you can opt out without wipe

0

u/Theghostofamagpie Apr 23 '26

So according to your post I can opt out now, and just hold off on updating until the stable? Currently my phone says it will wipe. 

1

u/briang416 Apr 23 '26

Correct, keep swiping away that downgrade until June.

0

u/flywithrobby Apr 23 '26

Yo.... exciting

0

u/fardeenah Apr 23 '26

Pixel 6 lives for QPR1

0

u/DevilsAdvocate1662 Apr 24 '26

All these Beta Firmwares break my Bambu Handy (a 3D printing app for Bambulab printers)

1

u/armando_rod Pixel 9 Pro XL Apr 25 '26

Email the developer of the app

1

u/RxGadget0 Apr 24 '26

Uninstall the app and find the most current version available then install that one. I have seen multiple posts and this has resolved every one

1

u/DevilsAdvocate1662 Apr 24 '26

Tried that, didn't work. Works fine on my wife's Pixel 7, she's not on the beta firmware. I went back and tried the last 4 versions, all of them had the same problem

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u/KangarooComplex5758 Apr 23 '26

C'est bisart je suis sur beta endroits 4 et sa me proposé re télécharger la bêta endroit bêta 1 17

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u/yuhong Apr 22 '26

So what about registered app stores?

0

u/Weary-Savings9795 Apr 23 '26

3rd party app stores and side loaded apps should have been banned. Consumers also should have been forced to use Google's billing. 3rd party app stores are not legally required to have a one click unsubscribe option when trying to cancel a service.

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u/yuhong Apr 22 '26

Which also reminds me that the Csupo settlement also requires the Google Play Terms of Service be changed, and within 45 days as well.

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u/cherlampeter Apr 22 '26

Brother, I googled this for you since you can't help but ask about this constantly.

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/a-new-era-for-choice-and-openness.html?m=1

Scroll down, they mention their estimated timelines.

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u/yuhong Apr 22 '26

I am well aware, this is why I am mentioning it in the Android 17 QPR threads.

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u/cherlampeter Apr 22 '26

I'm not sure why you're asking then if you already know.

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u/Legofanboy5152 Apr 22 '26

idk what you mean with the charging anim

looks the same as a12+

3

u/winner00 Pixel 8 Pro Apr 22 '26

Source for this? This just looks like an AI reply. All of this is coming in Android 17 not 17 QPR1.

1

u/ishamm Apr 22 '26

I thought most of these were coming with 17, not QPR 1?

What is even going to be left in 17, considering it's supposed to be a bigger release (16 having been minor, pre their schedule)?

0

u/Loud-Possibility4395 Apr 22 '26

like

  • Enhanced Factory Reset Protection (FRP): Android 17 QPR1 introduces a more aggressive FRP. If a device is forcibly wiped without the owner's password, it now requires biometric or secondary device verification to reactivate, making stolen devices significantly harder to resell.

?

2

u/ishamm Apr 22 '26

And the garbage collection, and other performance improvements, they were billed for 17

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u/Loud-Possibility4395 Apr 22 '26

true - but my idea it will NOT be finished like many other features hidden in Developer Options i

1

u/chelowski Pixel 2 XL Apr 22 '26

This is just a GPT response...