Google rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 for Pixel

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Following the early stable launch of QPR2 , Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 is rolling out to Pixel devices today. Android 17 Android 17 Beta Abner Li | Nov 12 2026 - 1:16 pm PT 0 Comments Following the early stable launch of QPR2 , Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 is rolling out to Pixel devices today. Google is a software and Internet company based in Mountain View, and its products and services include Software tools.

Google's latest preview build brings testers an early look at what's coming to Android in 2027. TL;DR Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 is out today for Pixel 6a and newer devices.

Bluetooth volume control also gets a much-requested tweak. Beta 4 addresses the following issues: Memory leaks in system_server cause severe UI lag, Pixel Launcher crashes, and unexpected device restarts.

( Issue #440977407 , Issue #560540681 , Issue #561107077 , Issue #562344942 , Issue #564034352 ) Conscrypt throws an unclear IllegalArgumentException message when TLSv1 or TLSv1.1 connection protocols are rejected for apps targeting API (the interface one piece of software uses to talk to another) level 36. ( Issue #568014509 ) The on-screen keyboard appears visually clipped or partially cut off during text input.

( Issue #568381960 ) Excessive Bluetooth background activity consumes an abnormal amount of power and rapidly drains the device battery. ( Issue #566820683 ) Report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices.

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