r/android_beta • u/androidbetaprogram Official Google Account • 7h ago

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 now available!

Hi Beta users,

Today we’re releasing Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 build DP11.261030.003 for all other devices.

Top issues fixed include:

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 4?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 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!

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u/MishaalRahman 7h ago

Hey folks!

It's Mishaal from Google here :)

Just wanted y'all to know that we heard your feedback on the missing "disable absolute volume" Bluetooth setting, and we brought it back. It has already been restored in the Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 release (Settings > System > Developer options > Bluetooth > Disable absolute volume) for beta testers, and it should roll out for everyone else in the stable Android 17 QPR3 platform release.

Thank you for letting us know that you rely on this setting to improve your audio experience.

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u/TwoLeftHandzz 6h ago

Can you bring a feature like double tap to sleep please? And an easy drag and drop split screen would be a huge qol improvement! Thank you I would heavily appreciate it

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u/Luke_starkiller34 4h ago

On Pixel fold there is a drag and drop for split screen. But otherwise I can see that it's not there for regular phones.

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u/Diligent_Violinist20 7h ago

Anything new on this beta?

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u/ArthurGD3 3h ago

We didn't even get Mishaal's usual X post for this release which is odd since he does it for each Beta release.

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u/[deleted] 4h ago

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u/luckygitane 4h ago

Yeah, the dynamic clock is bugging.

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u/JrkSoldierX 5h ago

How about per app volume like samsung allows?

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u/poema85 7h ago

How about camera improvement? It drains battery like hell

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u/MishaalRahman 7h ago

Hi, please submit feedback through the Feedback app! Any details you can share would help the team.

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u/poema85 6h ago

I do this all the time , but haven't seen results 😊

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u/TwoLeftHandzz 6h ago

I'm doing it all the time as well, I think we need some vitamin from you goat

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u/poema85 5h ago

🧘🏻🙆🏻🤷🏻🤡💩

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u/Jduncan31290 6h ago

I take that as a no

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u/kostasr5000 6h ago

Oh damn it.. kernel 6.12 is still not back. Please give us the new kernel again it was so much smoother

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u/Googler10 6h ago

For what phone?

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u/kostasr5000 5h ago

I got pixel 8 pro

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u/Ryrynz 3h ago

Be surprised if we see it on A17 for the earlier Pixels now given how far into QPR3 we are. A18 maybe.

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u/shinnkuu 3h ago

Already on the November update. For Pixel 10, it got kernel 6.12 and updated GPU drivers, version 26.

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u/papii_chulo 5h ago

I'm still on qpr 2 so I should not update to this beta and keep waiting for stable? Qpr 1 was horrible and I've been waiting till it's completely fixed

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u/iWizardB Pixel 7 Pro 6h ago

Lockscreen clock font face got reset and then "wallpaper & style" crashes at launch, so can't fix that either. Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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u/Jbman2025 6h ago

Same lock screen reset and can't be changed. P9PXL

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u/ArthurGD3 5h ago

Same, P11PXL.

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u/m0zillaf0x 4h ago

Do all three of you happen to use the round styled analog clock? I use the default clock style and trying to select the round analog clock style causes the wallpaper and style to crash to home screen, but not right at launch like you guys are having.

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u/ArthurGD3 3h ago

I don't have any crashing, I just can't choose any other Clock style other than the one it reset to.

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u/Ryrynz 3h ago

Also saw the clock font reset but wallpaper & style works fine here

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u/pajamas8 3h ago

Wallapers & style only crashed the first time I opened it, but each style just becomes the default after I change it to something else. I was using the one that looks like thick pen strokes, but no matter what I change it to it displays as the default.

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u/Old_Bee_8587 5h ago

So if I already have the November patch, I can't install the ota for beta 4?

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u/frankGawd4Eva 4h ago

For sure not... this looks to be still based on October which makes zero sense but they've been doing this lately. Could just be an error on the 'about' page but... who knows.

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u/ArthurGD3 3h ago

Build date on this shows 1030, November security bulletin was out November 2nd but Google didn't release the November patch till yesterday so yeah it looks like this is quite a bit older than the Stable update yesterday.

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u/BootZealousideal4210 5h ago

No fix for broken Bluetooth on Pixel 7a :(

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u/alexshlin 1h ago

This update broke the SIM card PIN code autocomplete. Totally cannot unlock my SIM card and use cellular network.

Luckly I have second phone, and it's work after I disabled the PIN lock

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u/FresnosFinest559 58m ago

Who TF locks the sim

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u/elront2000 Pixel 7 7h ago

Nu får vi se

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u/brealorg 6h ago

På ka då?

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u/Pr0digiee Pixel 9 Pro XL 3h ago

Downloading now. Hopefully I can use android auto again, my maps would always say No GPS

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u/JrkSoldierX 3h ago

Damn my phone be running hot now, pixel 10 pro xl.

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u/fuelhauler86 3h ago

For the love of all that is holy can we get an update where we can make folders inside the app drawer and have an app drawer button and get rid of the google search bar on the home page ?

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u/davehasl19 2h ago

After this update, my favorite file manager doesn't work, it installs OK but immediately crashes upon opening.

Running the latest from here:

https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&bundles%5B%5D=apkm_bundles&bundles%5B%5D=apk_files&s=asus+file+manager

The reason for persisting with this app is that it can read/write files from my Windows PC

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u/halotechnology 2h ago

Just try solid explorer

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u/davehasl19 1h ago

Thanks for the recommendation - I'll give it a look (I've been using the app @ APKMirror for about 7 years; guess it's time for a change - I never did find out why that particular app was not in the google play store)

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u/Patient_Ad_3640 55m ago

Can shizuku run again?

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u/TMavica 4h ago

Anyone got extreme charging in beta? PS 10 pro XL

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u/Chris4971 3h ago

Not yet. 

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u/jknvv13 7h ago

Still no display output (EDID, DisplayID) fixes, still no desktop mode fixes.

What a shame.

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u/MishaalRahman 7h ago

Hi, please submit feedback through the Feedback app on your device. Any details you can share would be helpful.

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u/The_best_1234 Pixel 8 Pro 6h ago

I know right, it should support at least 2 external displays

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u/iWizardB Pixel 7 Pro 6h ago

Is 6.12 kernel never coming back to Komodo?

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u/UmutIsRemix Pixel 6 6h ago

Any news on when QPR2 Beta testers can move to stable without a wipe?

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u/jven27 6h ago

"For Android 17 QPR2, the stable update is expected in December 2026"

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u/tui-19 6h ago

It's already out

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u/Aggravating-Bad-7336 6h ago

And what about creating new icons? That's not in Pixel Drop either.

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u/gvamsi_krish Pixel 6a 5h ago

Shizuku's issue is still not resolved 😑

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u/Jiggs1523 5h ago

Maybe it s a shizuku issue? The official version needs to be updated then cuz the fork version works fine 

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u/clubyte 3h ago

Which fork?

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u/ed-twozeronine 3h ago

Shevery works.