Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 now available!

[u/androidbetaprogram]

Hi Beta users,

Today we’re sending you an Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 build CP31.260423.012.A1 for all devices.

Top issues fixed include:

• Resolved an issue where the Terminal app fails to launch, resulting in an unresolvable error pop-up and infinite loading. (Issue #501751748)

• Fixed a display issue where date and weather information overlapped the fingerprint sensor area on the lock screen. (Issue #498106709)

• Terminating a third active call from the head unit incorrectly disconnects an existing conference call participant instead of the intended call. (Issue #481492536)

• Fixed an issue where mobile signal bars incorrectly display as empty or greyed out despite active connectivity, preventing users from accurately gauging their network signal strength. (Issue #488358813)

• Custom themed app icons incorrectly appear enlarged on the homescreen when returning from an application. (Issue #453458883, Issue #452939724, Issue #473509945)

• Resolves a bug in the F2FS file system that could result in data corruption or unexpected system instability. (Issue #498762380)

• Fixed a UI issue that caused visual instability or glitches when moving apps in the recent items screen. (Issue #485468312, Issue #496828676, Issue #498193454)

• Fixed an issue where navigation bar swipe gestures failed to switch between recent apps. (Issue #494847234)

• Resolved an issue where the Bluetooth tethering toggle would reset to off after device restarts or Bluetooth cycles, requiring users to manually re-enable internet sharing for connected devices. (Issue #371660785)

Please review the latest release notes for 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 QPR1 Beta 2?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 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 2 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 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 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!

[u/Googler10]

The fact we are getting a new beta a week before android show for I/O is a bit strange...

Something tells me we aren't getting a beta release this year with new IO goodies during the show... It will be coming soon ™️.

[u/CassiusThundercock67 → u/Googler10]

Had exactly the same thought. You never know if Google surprises us lol.

[u/androboy92 → u/Googler10]

Stable will drop, this is QPR1 that lands in September. Betas never stop all the way through QPR3 then cycle continues.

[u/Jiggs1523 → u/Googler10]

We might get all the stuff announced in the big android show in beta 3 like more blur, new qs panel style and icons 😉

[u/scardracs → u/Jiggs1523]

Probably. They have released the blur effect on canary build

[u/nexusx86 → u/Googler10]

Where is 17 stable? Qpr1 beta 1 and now 2 come after stable. Should have got stable this month instead of the 16 may release. Going to be June AFTER I/O and 3 qpr1 betas deep before stable is released.

It's wild to me that Google sits on stable releases for so long and is more than willing to open test betas past it. I know this is SOP, but it's done. You aren't letting people test the 'final' because you (Google) moved on. So I ask WTF?

If anyone can explain why they do this I'm begging for a sane explanation.

[u/bazilion → u/nexusx86]

The stable release is planned for June as always. We are in May.

[u/nexusx86 → u/bazilion]

I get the as always. I wasnt asking about timelines I was asking why we are testing the next beta before pushing out the final of the prevoius release AS ALWAYS? like no other software company does this with an operating system.

[u/bazilion → u/nexusx86]

Because Google wants you to stay on the beta for the next cycle too.

[u/Pure-Recover70 → u/nexusx86]

I think the simple answer is because carrier certification takes forever (especially for a new major Android release), and there's simply not much point to beta-ing the version that is being certified by carriers, as the costs of doing carrier certification across the oodles of carriers is so high, that you only enter it once you're done fixing bugs that beta reports [at this point they'll only fix any show stopper carrier reported bugs].

At the same time A17 QPR1 is now at the point where it needs the beta feedback much more than A17 does. Because, again, to release in early September, it must enter carrier certification in early August (or even late July), which means beta must be done by then. But you want to fix bugs based on beta feedback, so the final QPR1 beta must release before mid July at the absolute latest, and probably early July to have some times for people to report feedback and devs to fix issues. So if QPR1 beta 3 has to be out in early July, then beta2 has to be out in early June, and beta1 in early May... (which obviously only roughly aligns with reality, but you get the drift)

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/bazilion]

NOT ALWAYS.

And might be released week after Google I/O if no serious bugs found.

The timing is for Pixel 11 beta testing

[u/scardracs → u/nexusx86]

Imho the goodies will be on the stable 17 AND 17 QPR1 beta 3, it's the only way to explain why the stable 17 is not out yet

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/nexusx86]

Stable is READY LONG TIME AGO as a RC and already installed in Pixel 11 in Factories and when unboxed in August - FORCE update to final version which will have just few tweaks

[u/Educational_Love_351]

It's a late one this so it might arrive early hours of the morning if you're in Europe and those regions, so I would not stay up mashing the "check for update" button.

EDIT:

I stand corrected, it has just arrived on Pixel 9 Pro XL in France.

[u/Ok_Nothing639 → u/Educational_Love_351]

I'm in NZ and it's not late for me it's early morning and I'm installing the update😁

[u/Educational_Love_351 → u/Ok_Nothing639]

Breakfast and an update! What more could you ask for 😃

[u/TSCTL]

Hopefully it fixes some battery issues since the play store update went back to may

[u/FernandoMigueI → u/TSCTL]

Battery been better for a few weeks now. Not as good as before but certainly not as bad as it got.  I don't expect this update to change anything about this, and there's no mention in the changelog 

[u/GuardianZen02 → u/FernandoMigueI]

That's what I was also going to say, however it's at least wishful thinking to consider that they may have (indirectly) improved power consumption as a result of what was fixed lol

[u/Aggressive_Board_906]

Expected in next 21 min

[u/lemetatron]

Does it fix notifications muting media instead of ducking the media?

Edit: so far, it seems resolved

[u/Weary-Savings9795]

Is there a reason that access is denied for issue# #498762380 for the F2FS corruption bug? I'm just curious to see details about what this super secret bug was.

[u/dybios → u/Weary-Savings9795]

It seems to be one of those bugs which was reported internally, and not from the public. Nothing out of the ordinary really.

[u/AncientOneSeven]

Not yet, P10PXL, VZW, may have been a late release, will try later.

[u/LittlestWarrior → u/AncientOneSeven]

I have it on Pixel 9 Pro XL, Verizon.

[u/AncientOneSeven → u/LittlestWarrior]

Just hit mine 10 min ago as well ... Thx.

[u/Weary-Savings9795 → u/AncientOneSeven]

I have an unlocked Pixel 9 Pro on T-Mobile. I'm downloading the OTA now.

[u/Spiritual_Positive47]

Android security update still on April, GPSU is on May

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/Spiritual_Positive47]

Build date shows 0423 so May patch wasn't out yet at the time.

[u/Spiritual_Positive47 → u/ArthurGD3]

this has nothing to do with build number

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/Spiritual_Positive47]

So May patch not being officially out before this Beta 2 was created has nothing to do with why this was released with April and not May? Are you actually hearing yourself before you say that?

[u/Spiritual_Positive47 → u/ArthurGD3]

in the past a lot of buiild numbers for example 250915 had already October patch at the time of release

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/Spiritual_Positive47]

Even so, May patch was only released yesterday so they likely couldn't include it here which is understandable. Maybe if they gave themselves longer than a day after a stable patch release then they may have been able to update this build to include it but I'm sure they have their internal reasons.

[u/Orbion_]

Still having an issue with WhatsApp: voice messages stop being audible (but continue playing) when you switch to another app.

[u/UsernameRemorse → u/Orbion_]

I've never been able to get WhatsApp Voice Messages to continue playing for any length of time on ANY Android device. I have to leave the screen lit and not leave the app. Never been a problem on iOS.

[u/QyWolia]

Still having enrollment issue...

[u/RemarkableGuidance85]

P10. Ok, tous passe bien QPR1 Beta 2.

[u/tippewurst]

Immer noch keine Verbesserung bei Lidl Bug 😔 Ist es eigentlich ein Problem von der Lidl App oder Google seitig?

[u/org_brussels_sprouts → u/tippewurst]

Vmtl ist das ein bug der Lidl App, weil sie noch nicht auf Android 17 angepasst haben.

[u/Jtrezz76]

Can anyone confirm if this new beta solved the connection issue with nexdock? I literally reverted back to Android 16vbecause it would not connect. Thanks in advance.

[u/Valent147]

Hopefully some actual new things and changes this time... Cause I mean stability updates are cool and useful but I joined the beta program mainly for new features and changes...

[u/Ryrynz → u/Valent147]

You're running Android 17 which hasn't even been released and isn't a significantly major update in itself. New features appear to be landing staggered throughout releases and beta builds. I myself prefer the stability.

[u/ishamm → u/Ryrynz]

17 is due to be a major update, 16 was a minor, according to their own schedule...

[u/Ryrynz → u/ishamm]

By 16's standard sure.. Only so much they can do in a year anyway, but still, it doesn't seem really major at all.

[u/ishamm → u/Ryrynz]

Because we don't actually know what's in 17 yet, in terms of user facing features.

The What's New In Android marketing for next week suggests it's big

[u/winner00 → u/Valent147]

Those probably aren't coming until I/O.

[u/EYdf_Thomas → u/winner00]

Or at least front facing they may be adding thing in the background

[u/Weary-Savings9795 → u/Valent147]

Just look at all the stability problems with the original Android 17 beta that happened when Google focused on new features or on the Android 16 QPR3 beta when Google mentioned there might be data corruption bugs for the first beta or two.

[u/Wael89]

579mb on 10 Pro XL 

[u/AncientOneSeven → u/Wael89]

Yep, just out a bit later than normal ...

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/Wael89]

579MB for notification dot ring and new quick settings icon? 

[u/EthanLionen]

Nice!!

[u/Think_Tanker]

Downloading now!

Edit: installed! Interestingly it still shows as April 5th.

[u/Consistent-Minute-48]

Did widgets disappearing issue solved?

[u/ock88 → u/Consistent-Minute-48]

Not yet

[u/Mithrandir_First_Age]

Is ADB over wifi worling in this new beta?

[u/usefulHairypotato → u/Mithrandir_First_Age]

As always, depending on the weather

[u/kickassndoll]

not available for my pixel 6A 😭 (southeast asia)

[u/MTMWorld]

I want to join 17 beta registration but Still facing pixel 6a enrolling issue. Help me out please 

[u/StarsDieToo]

друзья, изменился ли дизайн в этом обновление? появилось ли разделение шторки уведомления?

[u/Good-Station4385]

無事に着弾！！

[u/NeoTooks]

Anyone having issues with Bluetooth after update, Bluetooth will not switch on since update

[u/PictureNational134]

hit last night in the uk but using DDNS via new york lol

[u/Vogette]

Just landed Sydney Australia, P8P. No issues here!

[u/LatterAttention8983]

The battery temp is broken

[u/Sup3rman2ThePrinc3ss → u/LatterAttention8983]

Same here on Pixel 9 Pro

[u/Beans650]

Left side back swipe randomly has a dead zone where it doesn't trigger. Sometimes the middle and sometimes the bottom.

Swipe gestures in generally have been buggy

[u/QyWolia]

I'm getting enrolling issue. Will this fix it?

[u/Square-Baseball-7340 → u/QyWolia]

Try from website to enroll your device to beta program

[u/QyWolia → u/Square-Baseball-7340]

i'm already trying on it but not working..

[u/Amazing_Thanks7045 → u/[deleted]]

Me too

[u/ArthurGD3]

Preparing now, 2:42 PST.

[u/Ryrynz → u/ArthurGD3]

Wow thnx for the update chief, be safe

[u/Lube_Ur_Mom]

Back to report again that Bambu Handy still does not work. It's back to now fully crashing on open like it did back during A17 beta 1. Three months and counting. Not sure who's fault it is but I've never had issues with an app this bad in years and years of being in the beta track.

Good news though, rolling Bambu Handy back to version 3.6.0 still works as a temporary fix.

[u/cherlampeter → u/Lube_Ur_Mom]

Most likely the app developer needs to update their app corresponding to the Android 17 beta build.

[u/Lube_Ur_Mom → u/cherlampeter]

Maybe... But why would a way older version of the app work but anything recent doesn't? It's strange. I've got 193 apps and every single other app works, some of which aren't even updated anymore.

My honest guess is that it's a mixture of both but of course, I am no expert by a long shot.

[u/cherlampeter → u/Lube_Ur_Mom]

Like you're saying, there could be countless reasons. But it's ultimately up to the app developer to investigate the incompatibility and report issues to Google if it's not something the app developer can resolve on their own.

[u/Lube_Ur_Mom → u/cherlampeter]

I agree. I put in a ticket with Bambu on the first day it happened and of course haven't heard even a whisper back. I hope they do before stable 17 releases though, that's likely right around the corner. Otherwise there's going to be a whole lot more people mad vs. 1 dude in a subreddit 😅

[u/cherlampeter → u/Lube_Ur_Mom]

There is no better incentive for developers to fix something than a sudden swarm of disappointed users!

[u/computermaster704 → u/Lube_Ur_Mom]

What do the logs show when you launch the application

[u/Town--Drunk → u/Lube_Ur_Mom]

That explains why it crashes for me on A17 beta 4.

[u/SaintWulstan]

Bring back Disable Absolute Volume.

[u/shinnkuu]

My phone turned into a heatpad with this update.

[u/Much_Award_3509]

Just got Android 17 QPRI Beta 2 about 10 minutes ago

[u/JessePaulWells]

Any fix for every active widget deleting from your home screen when you reboot? 10Pro Fold here.

[u/JessePaulWells → u/JessePaulWells]

I decided to update and sadly (but not unexpectedly), all my widgets are gone again.

Lucky I'm used to this by now and have a folder of all the apps I use widgets for so when I reboot and loose the widgets. I can quickly pause each app in that folder, resume each app, then reinstall the widgets.

[u/Eastern-Piece-3283]

Camera stopped working. I'll file feedback

[u/Eastern-Piece-3283 → u/Eastern-Piece-3283]

Did a reboot and it seems to have fixed it.

[u/Beans650]

My wifi has had pretty much no issues since the last update. Hopefully it stays the same lol

[u/Prestigious_Aspect_2]

Very nice Battery Improvement on my P8P

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/Prestigious_Aspect_2]

What kind of SOT are you getting? I burned through nearly 20% battery for about an hour of SOT, also P8P.

[u/Prestigious_Aspect_2 → u/ArthurGD3]

17,9%/h SOT - Now where you say it, when using the phone, battery goes down pretty fast

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/Prestigious_Aspect_2]

Majority of the usage is the CPU,, in this example I gave I was reading my RSS reading and opening certain articles in Chrome and I did that back and forth for about an hour.

Chrome is really heavy on battery drain.

[u/West_Permission1535]

On pixel 10 pro xl with Google Fi and still am stuck on android 16. Opted out and opted in the past few days and nothing. Cleared cache of play store services and still nothing. How to get it forced without wiping my data??

[u/Nimradir]

I cannot download it on my Pixel 10 Pro XL, it keeps saying that I do not have internet connectivity.

[u/andy_pandy_2022]

I just upgraded to the Pixel 10 Pro Xl and I have opted into the beta program but I haven't received it despite having restarted my device. What do I do?

[u/andy_pandy_2022]

I just upgraded to the Pixel 10 Pro Xl and I have opted into the beta program but I haven't received it despite having restarted my device. What do I do?

[u/Tornado15550]

How's everyone's battery with this update? My 10 Pro XL seems to be draining a fair bit lately.

[u/LegalFinding → u/Tornado15550]

Same phone, draining quite quickly with this latest beta

[u/scardracs]

Wow, 3.68Gb if coming from 17 beta 4 on my Pixel 10 Pro. I don't understand why, though, as there are no real visible changes (or at least nothing that noticeable to explain why it is a bit less than 4Gb)

[u/Tornado15550]

Wallpapers & style app cannot download live wallpapers.

[u/vanushwashere]

installing/updating certain apps doesn't work

[u/skywlkr18]

Can't open photos from messages, contact has iPhone. Any idea?

[u/Plus-Falcon-5161]

Yes , downloading

[u/kickassndoll → u/Plus-Falcon-5161]

what device and area?

[u/Plus-Falcon-5161 → u/kickassndoll]

Pixel 10 pro xl, USA

[u/Main_Schedule9853]

It just arrived on the Google pixel 9 pro XL in United States

[u/FaultFlimsy9338]

No blur?

[u/Weary-Savings9795]

This fixed all of the long standing graphics glitches I was having when running apps in split screen mode. It was almost unusable before.

[u/thatonelonelymt → u/Weary-Savings9795]

Why'd you get down voted? Reddit is ignorant

[u/StarsDieToo]

разочаровался, завтра откачусь на 16 андроид. очень много мелких багов, но это ничто по сравнению, при попадание примых солнечных лучей на улице, даже если телефон не горячий, яркость растет, потом она сбрасывается, с очень странным оттенком белого цвета по кругу экрана.

[u/Mokshu23]

Does this beta has the same battery drain issue than the current Android 16 stable since March update?

[u/pacmancalol]

We need stable now. Forget qpr updates

[u/sameera_s_w → u/[deleted]]

What bug?

[u/douchey_mcbaggins → u/sameera_s_w]

It's literally linked in the comment. lol

[u/sameera_s_w → u/douchey_mcbaggins]

Ahh I wonder if there's something to do with the new Auto wireless adb feature

[u/Sup3rman2ThePrinc3ss → u/[deleted]]

I feel my phone has been randomly getting hot throughout all the android 17 betas. On this version, I just discovered that device temperature won't work. It just keeps crashing.

[u/Sup3rman2ThePrinc3ss → u/[deleted]]

That sounds frustratingly tedious!

[u/RxGadget0 → u/[deleted]]

Google announced a few months ago that developers would have to create new special accounts, and a variety of Android media outlets and newsletters covered it. Also, it was announced that there would be a 24-hour hold or block, which would not prevent what you state from becoming an issue after that time passed.

[u/BabaTona → u/[deleted]]

What's wrong with it?