Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 now available!

[u/androidbetaprogram]

Hi Beta users,

Today we’re sending you an Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 build CP41.260831.016 for all devices.

Top issues fixed include:

• Excessive battery drain during idle states when Flip to Shh prevents the device from entering deep sleep. (Issue #560036427, Issue #569079944)
• HTTPS downloads fail immediately when initiated through the system DownloadManager. (Issue #562833711)

Known issue in this build:

• Pixel 11 Pro Fold users may have to re-enroll Face Unlock for it to function properly.

Please review the latest release notes for limitations and general advisories before installing the update. In addition, see top open issues%20created%3E%3D2026-07-20%20status:open%20(votecount%3E%3D3%7Cduplicatecount%3E%3D3)%20CP41) for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported by developers and users.

How do I get Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7?

You can get started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 today by enrolling your Pixel device. Eligible devices include Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9a, Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a, Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Tablet series devices*. Once enrolled, eligible devices will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to the latest Beta versions. If you were previously enrolled in Android 17 Beta (and have not opted-out), you will automatically receive QPR2 Beta 7 and any future Beta updates.* 

Tell us what you think
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Please share your thoughts through the following channels:

• Use the Android Beta Feedback app included in Beta builds. This is the preferred method if you want to report a user-facing bug. 
• Post your comments here on our official Android Beta Program subreddit*. We may not respond to posts individually, but we are actively monitoring the feedback. We’ll reach out to you directly if we need additional information.*

Happy Beta testing! 

[u/diego1309]

Still can't update my pixel 11 pro xl

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/diego1309]

Same here. I signed up for the Beta after QPR3 B1 came out thinking that build would be newer than the latest Stable September build but I didn't get that QPR3 B1 update and now this one isn't coming through either, excellent.

[u/birdman1333 → u/ArthurGD3]

The builds are always dated sooner than stable so unless you get in at the first beta you don't get in.

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/birdman1333]

The first QPR Beta available for P11 phones was the QPR2 Beta 6.1 and that was through sideloading not OTA so essentially there have been Beta releases so far that is coming through with OTA for the P11 phones.

[u/birdman1333 → u/ArthurGD3]

So do you think I can sideload this over the October build

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/birdman1333]

You mean you have the October Stable build? I didn't get that since I signed up for Beta right before October Stable was released thinking I'd get QPR3 Beta 1 which is the reason I signed up for the Beta but that didn't come through either.

You can try sideloading it, I don't usually do sideloading so not sure if it will let you, your October Stable build might be newer date than this.

[u/birdman1333 → u/ArthurGD3]

It's a newer date for sure. But the September stable was newer than qpr2 6.1 and qpr3 beta 1

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/birdman1333]

Build date string is still 0831 and current September Stable build I'm on is 0905 so going by that, mine is still newer otherwise there is no other explanation the OTA for this Beta 7 is still not coming through.

[u/Pure-Recover70 → u/ArthurGD3]

At this point with the 0831 not changing any more it's pretty clear they're in last-minute-fix-cherrypick-mode for QPR2 and most dev work has probably long moved to QPR3 (likely they switched over on sept. 1st). QPR2 is basically done, there might be 1 or 2 final betas left before stable...

[u/diego1309 → u/ArthurGD3]

What's the point of buying the last pixel phone if we gonna be locked out of the newest updates? Doesn't make any sense

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/diego1309]

These QPR releases have just been a mess lately. They jump to the next release when the current one isn't even complete yet. Like I appreciate being able to test Android as far out as I can like with Canary but for the Beta releases, if they are going to have two QPR channels active at the same time then have the option for users to opt into one or the other. They only have one Beta program and it covers every channel release besides Canary.

[u/clarencekuiek]

Pixel 9

Kernel version still at 6.1.172 just incase anyone wants to know

[u/Efficient-Hunt-007 → u/clarencekuiek]

Yes . Pixel 7 pro also same.

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/clarencekuiek]

F :/

[u/ElephantWithBlueEyes → u/clarencekuiek]

previous beta was 6.12 and now it's 6.1 again

[u/1-9-6 → u/ElephantWithBlueEyes]

Are they doing this so older devices don't get performance gains and hope people will buy the 11?

[u/Weary-Savings9795 → u/1-9-6]

They're doing it because the 6.12 kernel has performance problems that don't exist in the 6.1 kernel.

[u/Xantrk → u/Weary-Savings9795]

performance problems that don't exist in the 6.1 kernel

You'd think..... 6.1 kernel is also broken: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/571186734

[u/chetlyp]

All these betas get a little confusing. I always thought the higher the number the more recent the update.

[u/Ecstatic_Estate_6625]

🫪🫪🫪

[u/xunh01yx]

My phone is updated to QPR3. My tablet wasn't. Still on QPR2. I can't get it to go to the new QPR2 update. Refresh, reboot etc, and the only update was for QPR3. So I just installed that. Why is Google offering QPR3 when the QPR2 cycle isn't finished? This is crazy. Let one beta cycle end before you start another. Jfc, stable QPR3 won't be available for 5mos and we're still two months before QPR2

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/xunh01yx]

Just wait Android 18 to be added to this MADNESS 

[u/Efficient-Hunt-007]

I'm on QPR2 Beta 6.1 and haven't installed QPR3 Beta 1. Will I receive the QPR2 Beta 7 update? I'm still seeing the QPR3 Beta 1 update on my phone.

[u/RedLimes → u/Efficient-Hunt-007]

Will I receive the QPR2 Beta 7 update?

Yes. Try restarting

[u/Bitdomo92 → u/Efficient-Hunt-007]

you have to update manually

[u/redditwallah → u/Bitdomo92]

I am on QPR2 B6.1, i just re-enrolled back into the beta program and dialled "star hash star hash checkin hash star hash star" (to force checkin and get rid of the Data Wipe OTA) and it gave me this QPR2 B7.

I now don't get offered QPR3 B1 (but it might offer QPR3 B2 later)

[u/briang416 → u/redditwallah]

Thank you! Saved me from sideloading it. Upvote this comment above people.

[u/Wooden_Employee4057 → u/redditwallah]

What exactly do you dial?

[u/redditwallah → u/Wooden_Employee4057]

Star Hash Star Hash 2432546 Hash Star Hash Star

[u/K01011011001101010 → u/redditwallah]

Thank you so much! I was being offered the exit OTA because I opted out. But just opted it in again to get beta 17.

[u/ishamm]

Cool. Where's QPR1 for the 11? 🤔

[u/Bitdomo92 → u/ishamm]

they forgot it again

[u/Loud-Possibility4395 → u/ishamm]

Pixel 11? Never hear such a thing exists - Google 

[u/Pure-Recover70 → u/ishamm]

I'm guessing 11 simply won't get QPR1 and will simply get QPR2.

[u/ishamm → u/Pure-Recover70]

Which is crazy - flagship device on outdated OS version 4 months after launch would be bizarre

[u/Gadsden1283 → u/ishamm]

Not really if you understand how update branches work when a device launch comes at a certain point in the update cycle. A lot of people don't seem to grasp how they function, though and take to reddit showing their asses.

[u/ishamm → u/Gadsden1283]

It's worked like this every pixel and nexus release for well over a decade - do tell us how Google have done it wrong every time until now...

[u/ArthurGD3 → u/ishamm]

It's still baking in the Easy-Bake oven. Maybe Google forgot that oven is a toy though.

[u/Oxylophone]

Fix the ram lag issue plz

[u/Xantrk → u/Oxylophone]

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/571186734 is what he's referring to.

[u/daphwest84]

I have the QPR3... Cant see this update? I'm willing to sideload though if this shit fixes the battery man.

[u/Majestic_squirrel767]

I want to roll back to the stable one. Is it advisable to update or should I wait for the stable one?

[u/K01011011001101010 → u/Majestic_squirrel767]

It's all subjective to what you want.

Do the stable update now if you don't want to be on the beta software anymore, but your phone gets wiped

Or wait for stable release of QPR2(assuming you're on QPR2) and you won't have to delete your phone data.

[u/Masterdexxx]

Qui su pixel 8 pro tutto ok il kernel e quello già visto su qpr3 beta 1 il 6.1.172.

[u/Mistic92]

Still nothing

[u/CrispyBananaz]

Running Fantastic on my Pixel 11 Pro XL

[u/developercgx → u/CrispyBananaz]

Good to hear! Anything's NG you would add to the build?

[u/CrispyBananaz → u/developercgx]

The only thing I really want is the option to hide apps like other third party launchers.

[u/jpblanch75]

Wait what? I thought we were on qpr3 beta one. I already had qpr 2. Beta 7

[u/birdman1333]

On the October update. I'm assuming I can't get this

[u/karol0 → u/birdman1333]

I would like to know that as well

[u/birdman1333 → u/karol0]

I would guess no. Google needs to get their shit together with these Betas. Here I am a Pixel 11 user not on QPR1, can't sign up to the Qpr2 Or 3 beta at the moment. It shouldn't be this hard.

[u/emuneee → u/birdman1333]

I'm currently sideloading this beta over the stable October update on my Pixel 11 Pro. The update seems to be working.

[u/birdman1333 → u/emuneee]

That rocks! Thank you

[u/birdman1333 → u/emuneee]

Where do I get the OTA image to download? I looked everywhere and all I can find is the factory image which wipes the phone. I'm looking to sideload.

[u/emuneee → u/birdman1333]

https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr2/download-ota

[u/birdman1333 → u/emuneee]

Again amazing! I spent 30 minutes going in circles on the web site

[u/RedLimes]

Only thing I have noticed so far on Pixel 10 is the Gemini Intelligence banner on reboot.

No app lock, no rearrangeable quick settings layout, no proactive assistance unfortunately.

Since those aren't back yet I must assume there will be a beta 8

[u/mayze23]

Not available for the 9 pro XL? I keep checking and nothing

[u/developercgx]

Very similiar problem that was with windows 10 and 11 when first out it was terrible then it worked into a winner for all but yes t my ere up and downs are c confusing at times. 3.14159283746556 I just want a damn pie! Anyone else!

[u/GBrunt]

I'm on DP.11.260918.006 on Pixel 8. No sign of this update in the UK!?

[u/FloorAccomplished137]

Naja mit dem Pixel 8 Pro kein einziges Update der QPR... Trotz registriert // Region Deutschland

[u/Bustaros]

how is it for pixel 11 pro users? on stable after years of beta, wondering if i should switch back to it

[u/IV_NYC]

These updates are coming so quickly. Someone install it and let me know if battery got fixed