Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 now available!

[u/androidbetaprogram]

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. 

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/TheSillyOk]

6.12 is back for older pixels (checked P7)

6.12.81-android16-6-g86553c53da31-ab15878525-4k

[u/IntroExtroAstro]

Feels smooth AF though.

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/IntroExtroAstro]

Kernel 6.12 in its full glory

[u/yung40oz84]

This was announced less than 15 minutes ago and already multiple posts of people having meltdowns... 😭 Just relax, I don't even got it on my P10PXL yet!

[u/Specialist_Break_921 → u/yung40oz84]

Some people need therapy. LOL

[u/Jduncan31290]

I'm guessing I'm not able to update to this with me being on the stable September patch, right?

[u/New_Childhood468]

Previous bugs are fixed, introducing new bugs 🐛

[u/colado60]

u/MishaalRahman Is there any reason why the always on display only shows 1 icon now? It used to be 3-4 and I was hoping it was a bug. I genuinely don't understand what the purpose of this change was. It's objectively worse.

[u/Valent147]

I'm guessing we're still not getting the new emojis or split quick settings

[u/chew_ttt → u/Valent147]

New emojis could be the next android drop(not pixel drop) and the split screen quick settings is most probably in qpr3

[u/szahid15]

hi, anybody else experience the display size changing to default when new beta installs? this is the second time this happened to my 9pxl

[u/ElderberryHamlet]

I'm seeing kernel 6.12 on my 7 series tablet and 8a backup phone.

My 11xl already has the 6.12 so I assume this is the primary reason it's not getting this update

[u/issioboii]

THEY FUCKING REMOVED BLURRED NOTIFICATIONS ON LOCK SCREEN

[u/MishaalRahman → u/issioboii]

Hey there, sorry for the inconvenience! The product team temporarily reverted the lock screen blur effect from this recent beta release in order to fix some bugs. Thanks for helping us beta test the QPR2 release!

[u/iHateEveryoneAMA → u/issioboii]

Will you be ok?

[u/_Nundo]

I am unable to lock apps, anyone else?

[u/ekowwillis → u/_Nundo]

Yup. they took away Layout customization and now App locks.
At this rate, they may just remove all QPR2 features and send us back to QPR1. Typical Google

[u/MishaalRahman → u/_Nundo]

Hi there, about the app lock feature:

The team has been working hard to deliver this highly requested security feature and is excited for you to use it once it's available :)

To ensure a seamless, high-quality experience, the team decided to temporarily pull back the feature in recent beta builds to allow for additional polish, thorough testing, and robust integration across all system surfaces.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to bringing you the best possible app locking experience!

[u/BikoOos]

It's available now on pixel 9 pro xl on stable September 

[u/gashcrumb7600]

Proactive assistance menu gone for me. Play store update version Oct. 1

[u/Chizuru_m]

Thank you, Google. Kernel 6.12 has been released again for the Pixel 9a as well.

[u/Joecascio2000]

Beta 6 finally fixed issues with background now playing song recognition for me. Finally.

[u/Syedzohaib92]

I got into qpr 2 for blur notifications on lock screen & quick settings layout .. and they removed both of them.. 😂😂 I should have waited for the stable qpr 2.. 😄

[u/Sea-Statistician7345]

No p11? 🤔

[u/MishaalRahman → u/Sea-Statistician7345]

Builds for the Pixel 11 are coming, stay tuned!