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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 is out now for your Pixel phone to test

Google has launched Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel devices to prepare for a stable September release. Simultaneously, the company is advancing its preview cycle with the release of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel 6a and newer models. While QPR1 focuses on final stability, QPR2 introduces new functionality such as Voicecast, which allows users to share audio with multiple people via Bluetooth. QPR2 is currently scheduled for a stable launch in December 2026.

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What changed

Google progressed from QPR1 Beta 5 to Beta 8 and introduced QPR2 Beta 2 for compatible Pixel hardware.

Live updates

  1. Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 and QPR2 Beta 2

    Google has launched Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel devices to prepare for a stable September release. Simultaneously, the company is advancing its preview cycle with the release of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel 6a and newer models. While QPR1 focuses on final stability, QPR2 introduces new functionality such as Voicecast, which allows users to share audio with multiple people via Bluetooth. QPR2 is currently scheduled for a stable launch in December 2026.

    Why it matters

    Quarterly Platform Releases (QPR) allow Google to push updates and bug fixes between major Android version launches. These beta cycles transition the software from developer previews to stable public builds. This current phase manages two separate release tracks at once.

    What is confirmed

    • Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is available for Pixel phones.
    • Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is available for Pixel 6a and newer devices.
    • Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is expected to have a stable launch in December 2026.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 provides 4 minor updates.

    What to watch next

    • The stable release of QPR1 in September
    • The transition of QPR2 Beta 2 features to a stable build in December
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. www.droid-life.com — Fresh Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 Update Released for Pixel Phones
    2. www.androidauthority.com — Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 just landed with all of Google's latest fixes
    3. 9to5google.com — Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel
    4. 9to5google.com — Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
    5. www.androidauthority.com — Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices
    6. www.androidauthority.com — Pixels could soon catch up to Galaxy phones with a new Voicecast feature
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  2. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Released for Pixel Devices

    Google is distributing Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 to eligible Pixel phones in the Android Beta Program. The update emphasizes stability and bug fixes following the main Android 17 release. It also marks a transition toward finalized developer APIs.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google began rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 on June 23, 2026.
    • The update focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements.
    • Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 restores support for Pixel 6 devices.
    • The release carries build number CP31.260618.005.
    • The platform has reached Platform Stability status, meaning developer APIs are finalized.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • QPR1 Beta 5 includes a smart desktop organizer for Pixel phones.
    • The update includes a Linux Terminal app with specific resolution and theme features.
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Android 17 : Latest News, Rumors, and When Your Phone Gets It
    2. Android 17: Official features and leaked features that didn't arrive
    3. How to install the latest Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel
    4. Release notes - Android Developers
    5. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 is out now for your Pixel phone to test
    6. Android 17: Pixel gets a smart desktop organizer - Android Magazine
    7. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Linux Terminal App Features: Resolution, Themes ...
    8. Google releases Android 17 QPR1 beta for Pixel: what has changed
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  3. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Released for Pixel Devices

    Google began rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 on June 23, 2026, for eligible Pixel devices in the Android Beta Program. This update primarily focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements. It restores support for Pixel 6 devices.

    What's confirmed:

    • Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 was released on June 23, 2026.
    • The update is for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program.
    • The build number for this release is CP31.260608.007.
    • The update includes the June 5, 2026 security patch.
    • The release restores support for Pixel 6 devices.
    • Google Play services are updated to v26.18.35 or later.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The update includes bug fixes for the camera app, AOD, and Private Space UI.
    • The update includes a quality of life improvement to the mobile data toggle.
    • The update includes Gemini Intelligence branding.
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. June Pixel Drop: New features for creators, Gemini upgrades and more
    2. Android 17 Is Live on Pixel, but Samsung and Other Android Users Still Have to Wait
    3. Google quietly added a major high-res audio feature to Pixels with Android 17
    4. Android 17 brings a surprisingly big upgrade for wireless earbuds
    5. Android 17 has a hidden audio upgrade for Pixels — here's where to look
    6. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 [Gallery]
    7. Your Pixel can do 7 new things now that it couldn't do last month
    8. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 is out now for your Pixel phone to test
    9. Here's everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 [Gallery]
    10. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 rolling out for Pixel - 9to5Google
    11. Pixel testers are getting Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5: this is what's important
    12. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 is out now for your Pixel phone to test
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