The Android 16 QPR1 program is still alive and well and continuing to see updates, even as we close in on its stable release in a few weeks. Today, Google gave us Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9!
This latest QPR1 beta update for Pixel phones is available to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro up through the Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10a. The Pixel 11 series is not listed yet and that’s because it has not officially arrived.
As a reminder, this QPR1 update will be the last major update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, as those devices are scheduled to reach end of life in October 2026. This update brings several big changes, though, and will launch alongside a September Pixel Feature Drop.
| Release date | August 17, 2026 |
| Builds | CP31.260623.012 |
| Emulator support | x86 (64-bit), ARM (v8-A) |
| Security patch level | 2026-07-05 |
| Google Play services | 26.22.36 |
As for fixes, Google lists out 5 items that they’ve addressed. There are fixes for a bottom gesture bar bugging out, unexpected loud noises playing during media playback, boot looping, and more. The full list can be found below.
- 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)
The best way to get this update is through the Android Beta Program (sign-up). If you are into flashing images, there are OTA images available (here) too.
// Android
