Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 (Gallery)

Google today rolled out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 with a number of fixes for Pixel devices.

Over the next few hours, we’ll cover all the new features in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 and each change. (The most recent updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and let us know what you find in the comments below.) Screenshots of Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 appear on the left and Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 on the right.

If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 on your 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 compatible. 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.

Update…

Lock quick settings connectivity

• Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen
• “Require unlocking to change Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, or mobile data tiles”
• First introduced with Android Canary 2609

Carousel of wallpapers and styles

• Features: theme packs, custom icons, shape effects, animation effects and weather.

Bug fixes

• Devices crash and restart intermittently during normal use. (Number 570031572, Number 570031155, Number 569529428, Number 569222433, Number 570414567, Number 570725957, Number 569237164, Number 572493638)
• The Internet Quick Settings tile displays persistent text when mobile data is active without Wi-Fi. (Number 354469154, Number 367059437)
• The media output dialog ignores the monochrome system theme when external audio devices are connected. (Number 476304142)
• The pin icon has position issues next to pinned apps in the Share Sheet. (Number 476234992)
• Internal PublishingApi declarations trigger unexpected API and source compatibility check errors. (Number 562178518)
• Device turns off unexpectedly during WhatsApp video calls. (Number 554451749, Number 559966303)
• Current notifications on the lock screen overlap with other UI elements and cause choppy panel animations. (Number 547371609, Number 548539836, Number 562186670)
• Cellular data, MMS and hotspot services fail to connect on Dish Network. (Number 537736046)
• Screen recording freezes and stops capturing images after screen rotation. (Number 541325203)
• The system user interface, fonts, and applications display at an unusually small scale, regardless of the configured display size settings. (Number 563321433)
• The screen goes black and becomes unresponsive after a phone call ends. (Number 564953545)
• The Terminal application fails to launch the Linux development environment virtual machine after installation. (Number 551657934)
• Wi-Fi Aware fails to establish the following data paths with a no interface available error after issuing a network request to accept any responder when confirming the connection. (Number 550726291)
• The paired watch continues to ring after answering an incoming call on the phone. (Number 564594780)
• The Airbnb app fails to connect when trying to send messages. (Number 563024453)
• The Quick Settings Bluetooth subtitle is misaligned to the right. (Number 559417120)
• The app drawer closes unexpectedly when changing keyboard languages. (Number 558774933, Number 540389222, Number 533125590)
• Bluetooth pairing fails due to connection delay when trying to pair with a device. (Number 563675080)
• VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi calling are not available on the IT&E network. (Number 556432987)
• Heavy battery drain at idle caused by motion sensors remaining active after using Face Unlock or the camera. (Number 568078965)
• Wi-Fi calls unavailable on the OXIO network. (Number 563089593)