Google has started rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 (CP31.260403.005.A1) for supported Pixel devices under its Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) cycle. The update is part of the Android 17 Beta program and focuses on refining system stability ahead of the upcoming September Feature Drop.
It also includes the April 2026 Android security patch, along with multiple bug fixes and performance improvements across core system areas.
What Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 includes
The update focuses on internal system improvements rather than visual changes:
- System stability and responsiveness improvements
- Performance optimizations across Android services
- Audio and communication system fixes
- Crash and ANR issue resolutions
- April 2026 security patch integration
Key fixes and improvements
System, audio, and app stability fixes
The update addresses multiple issues across system and audio layers:
- Fixed a crash in the Default Print Service during low ink conditions that blocked print jobs
- Resolved an ANR issue in the Terminal app that could freeze the app and device
- Fixed audio distortion and phase cancellation in VoIP apps caused by hardware audio processing
- Resolved failures in direct audio output using AIDL audio HAL during longer audio streams
- Fixed audio output issues after extended playback sessions
- Improved overall system responsiveness in edge-case scenarios
Eligible Pixel devices and update details
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is available for:
- Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
- Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
- Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
- Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9a
- Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a
- Pixel Tablet series
The update is delivered via OTA (Over-the-Air) for devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program. Users can install it by joining the program, after which updates are pushed automatically.
Users can also report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app included in the Beta build.
Important notes for Beta users
- Opting out before installing QPR1 Beta 1 allows exit without data loss
- Opting out after installing this or later Beta versions triggers a device wipe during downgrade
- A downgrade OTA is pushed when leaving the Beta program
- Users can stay enrolled to continue receiving Beta updates until the stable release arrives