At I/O 2026, Google rolled out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel devices to continue the fast release schedule this cycle.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3’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 2 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 on the right.
If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 on your compatible 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, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
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New animation when launching camera from lockscreen with power button double-tap
Media player gets card-based UI with multiple apps
- Leverages the Material 3 carousel
- More compact output switcher
Screen recording defaults to last-used app
Bouncy Quick Settings animation
More system blur
- As first introduced with Canary 2605
Bug fixes
- A recurring system error in ContextHubClientManager that caused excessive logcat noise when attempting to send messages to unregistered clients. (Issue #289721806)
- Clicking on the date on at a glance prompts to open the terminal (Issue #506101970)
- Wi-Fi unexpectedly disconnects due to erroneous low-quality detection despite strong signal strength. (Issue #494670350)
- Users experienced frequent crackling or distorted audio during media playback from any source. (Issue #482749744, Issue #471865281, Issue #485701794, Issue #489062503, Issue #494050912, Issue #494901502, Issue #493915745, Issue #458363923)
- UI elements are partially cut off or positioned off-screen when apps are expanded to full-screen mode. (Issue #476830614, Issue #489452085)
- Home screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot. (Issue #488125748, Issue #505117543, Issue #505671079, Issue #497140330, Issue #506685943, Issue #510967059)
- The mobile data icon incorrectly remains active in the Quick Settings panel after Airplane Mode is enabled. (Issue #501368569, Issue #505757076)
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