The Android 17 QPR1 preview is surprisingly still active as Google today released Beta 9. This follows a big Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 on Friday.
Top comment by Alphabet
I unenrolled around Beta 6 because I didn't think it would go this long and didn't want to be forced onto QPR2. I've tried enrolling again and it just gives me QPR2 or the Data Wipe Exit. So I've been flashing the OTAs, but this time I keep getting 404s on all of the zips. I guess i'm too early?
They really should have a better beta management system on device. Like the Feedback App needs updated to become the Beta app. Where you can clearly choose which track/channel you are on and when you want to exit. Ability to deny the exit wipe so it doesn't keep prompting you, enroll and unenroll on device instead of the website, etc.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 is still on the July 2026 security patch and resolves the following issues:
- Swiping the bottom gesture bar to switch between apps failed after invoking Circle to Search by updating system gesture handling to properly reset navigation focus. (Issue #529422135)
- Unexpected loud noise plays during media playback and notification interactions. (Issue #509007703, Issue #508456570, Issue #512158576, Issue #514265107, Issue #520904833, Issue #519636478, Issue #517242741, Issue #519578674, Issue #519191172, Issue #507873728, Issue #519418933, Issue #517194839, Issue #516440003, Issue #514606256, Issue #514047990, Issue #513681197, Issue #512813456, Issue #512212036, Issue #500342049, Issue #498147587, Issue #505780177, Issue #523640480, Issue #524719397, Issue #523304213, Issue #531669961, Issue #534620345, Issue #536625907, Issue #536292570, Issue #538400224, Issue #541204384, Issue #541243460, Issue #541257484, Issue #539706747, Issue #540327575, Issue #539563805)
- Devices can enter a continuous reboot loop every 20 to 30 seconds. (Issue #507915695)
- Taskbar icons unexpectedly disappeared when launching apps or entering bubble mode on foldable devices. (Issue #535467363)
- An issue causing intermittent battery drain. (Issue #536626112)
You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the Android Beta community on Reddit.
- CP31.260623.012 (from .010)
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 system images are available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, 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, as well as the Android Emulator.
You can easily join via the Android Beta Program to get an on-device OTA.
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