Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]

Google today rolled out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 with a number of fixes for Pixel devices.

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR3 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 17 QPR3 Beta 1 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 on the right.

If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 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, Pixel 10a, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.

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Lock Quick Settings connectivity

• Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen
• “Require unlock to change Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, or mobile data tiles”
• First introduced with Android Canary 2609

Wallpaper & style carousel

• Features: Theme packs, Custom icons, Shape effects, Animate, and Weather effects

Bug fixes

• Devices intermittently crash and reboot during normal use. (Issue #570031572, Issue #570031155, Issue #569529428, Issue #569222433, Issue #570414567, Issue #570725957, Issue #569237164, Issue #572493638)
• Internet Quick Settings tile displays persistent text when mobile data is active without Wi-Fi. (Issue #354469154, Issue #367059437)
• Media output dialog ignores the monochrome system theme when external audio devices are connected. (Issue #476304142)
• Pin icon glitches position next to pinned apps in the share sheet. (Issue #476234992)
• Internal PublishedApi declarations trigger unexpected API lint and source compatibility check errors. (Issue #562178518)
• Device unexpectedly shuts down during WhatsApp video calls. (Issue #554451749, Issue #559966303)
• Lock screen in-progress notifications overlap with other UI elements and cause stuttering panel animations. (Issue #547371609, Issue #548539836, Issue #562186670)
• Cellular data, MMS, and hotspot services fail to connect on Dish Network. (Issue #537736046)
• Screen recording freezes and stops capturing frames after screen rotation. (Issue #541325203)
• System UI, fonts, and apps render at an abnormally small scale regardless of configured display size settings. (Issue #563321433)
• Display turns black and becomes unresponsive after ending a phone call. (Issue #564953545)
• Terminal app fails to launch the Linux development environment virtual machine after installation. (Issue #551657934)
• Wi-Fi Aware fails to establish subsequent data paths with a no interfaces available error after releasing an accept-any responder network request during connection confirmation. (Issue #550726291)
• Paired watch continues to ring after an incoming call is answered on the phone. (Issue #564594780)
• Airbnb app fails to connect when attempting to send messages. (Issue #563024453)
• Quick Settings Bluetooth subtitle is misaligned to the right. (Issue #559417120)
• App drawer unexpectedly closes when switching keyboard language. (Issue #558774933, Issue #540389222, Issue #533125590)
• Bluetooth pairing fails due to a connection timeout when attempting to pair with a device. (Issue #563675080)
• VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi calling are unavailable on the IT&E network. (Issue #556432987)
• High idle battery drain caused by motion sensors remaining active after using Face Unlock or the camera. (Issue #568078965)
• Wi-Fi Calling unavailable on the OXIO network. (Issue #563089593)