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It’s only been a little over a week since Google gave us our last peek at the next big upgrade for Android — after the next one, that is. QPR2 should be going stable near the end of the year, and then we’ve got QPR3 to look forward to in 2027. We just saw Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 deliver a whole heap of bugfixes, and now Google’s back with a lot more in QPR3 Beta 3.
Google’s full changelog for Beta 3 highlights 26 fixes that Pixel testers can look forward to:
Over on X, Google’s Mishaal Rahman is calling attention to some of the bigger changes with today’s release. In a thread there, he highlights the return of app lock, keeping sensitive software secure, as well as the ability to launch app bubbles right from the recents menu.
Even though Android’s already got plenty of ways to get to your phone’s camera software, QPR3 offers yet another, bringing a camera shortcut to Quick Settings. Alarms displayed on your lock screen should now properly reflect AM/PM, and Google’s bringing back a bit of recently removed lock screen blur.
Pixel 6a through Pixel 10 devices are getting Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 as build DP11.261016.003, while Pixel 11 models have DP11.261016.004. If you’re interested in getting involved with these software previews, make sure you’ve backed up all your device’s data, and then register your hardware for Google’s Android Beta for Pixel program.
