Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 [Gallery]

With Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 today, Google is rolling out a much needed update that addresses various bugs from the last big release.

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4’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 17 QPR1 Beta 3 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 on the right.

If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 on your compatible Pixel 6a, 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, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.

Updating…

No beta for Pixel 6/Pro

Selfie cam when screen recording

• Previewed during the Android Show

No expanded Dynamic Color theming

• The expanded options introduced in Android Canary 2606 aren’t present in 17 QPR1 Beta 4.

Keyboard Quick Settings Tile

• From Android Canary 2606

Spacing tweaks reverted

Bug fixes

• An issue where the mouse pointer becomes invisible on external displays when Work profile or FLAG_SECURE applications are active. (Issue #446715557)
• A Settings app crash occurring when launching credential provider settings from a Private Space. (Issue #499908921)
• An issue where screenshot sounds were coupled with the ringer volume, preventing silent captures while maintaining call alerts. (Issue #336098340)
• An issue where video recording at 5x zoom would exhibit frame jumps and jitter during panning. (Issue #447867142)
• An issue where Back Tap gestures failed to trigger on the interactive lock screen. (Issue #476775220)
• A graphics driver regression that caused severe 3D performance drops in OpenGL ES applications on newer hardware. (Issue #476585209)
• A regression where Wireless ADB and local network-dependent apps failed to connect. (Issue #506418219)