Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel phones

11 articles · Updated · Droid Life · May 6

Build CP31.260423.012.A1 is available via the Android Beta Program and OTA images for supported Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 devices.
Google said the update fixes Terminal app launch failures, lock-screen overlap, incorrect signal bars, navigation gesture problems, Bluetooth tethering resets and a F2FS bug that could cause data corruption.
Released earlier than expected because of critical bugs, the beta also includes the 2026-04-05 security patch and Google Play services 26.15.32, with no separate list of new features disclosed.

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