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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel

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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel

Abner Li | Sep 16 2026 - 1:54 pm PT 6 Comments

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 now available for Pixel devices, with this release nearly three weeks since the last update.

Changing a Bluetooth device type in settings failed to update its icon visually. ( Issue #516071134 )

A system stability issue that caused unexpected device reboots during continuous UI scrolling in media-heavy applications. ( Issue #544291113 )

Pressing hardware volume buttons while casting media prevented the system volume slider UI from displaying. ( Issue #548145018 )

Fixed a text-rendering issue that caused unexpected background highlights to appear when typing in search fields, and resolved a navigation routing issue that prevented Private Space from unlocking correctly. ( Issue #548285596 )

Enhanced HDR mode remained enabled despite being turned off in user settings. ( Issue #547457910 )

Launching Google Wallet via the power button shortcut caused the touchscreen to become unresponsive. ( Issue #549758084 )

Bluetooth audio experiences noise and distortion after completing or answering a call. ( Issue #541684282 )

As always, you can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the Android Beta community on Reddit .

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 system images are available for the 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, as well as the Android Emulator.


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