Android 16 QPR2 is another big quarterly update with Beta 2 rolling out today for Google Pixel devices.
Top comment by android2288214
When is Google going to roll out live updates to everyone? I think it's ironic because they have a Pixel commerical mocking Apple for delaying AI features but they do the same thing lol. They been talking about live updates since the first android 16 beta back in January. Over 8 months later and it still not live. They do this all the time with new features!
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 screenshots appear on the left and QPR2 Beta 2 on the right.
If you want to quickly install Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
Updating…
Bug: Media controls missing from lockscreen
- Even with “Show media on lock screen” being turned on.
Steps now in Health Connect
- “Steps tracked by this device are now stored in Health Connect for connected apps to access”
Security & privacy regains Material 3 Expressive
More Settings descriptions + lockscreen widgets are officially in ‘beta’
Custom app icon shapes
- 5 options
- Some shapes unlock a rounded square folder shape
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