Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for supported Pixel devices, marking its move to the quarterly patch update cycle while the stable Android 17 release is still pending. Recently, Android 17 Beta 4 was released, and QPR1 Beta 1 followed shortly after as Google continues to accelerate its update pace.
Android 17 is expected to be available in June or July, with more details likely to be revealed in Google I/O 2026 on May 19 and 20.
What Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 solves
The Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 release notes detail four fixes. There was a failure in the default print service during low ink conditions that prevented users from completing print jobs.
- An application not responding error in the Terminal app caused the app and device to stop responding
- An audio distortion issue was caused by hardware audio processing that could not be controlled in the voice communication path in VoIP applications, causing distortion and phase cancellation.
- Additionally, there was a glitch in direct audio output on devices using AIDL audio HAL when playing audio streams longer than five seconds.
Which Pixel devices support it and how to install it
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, as well as Pixel Tablet. To install the update, you will need to sign up for the Android Beta Program. Once enrolled, the update should be accessible wirelessly.
Google recommends using caution when installing beta versions on a primary device, as they may be unstable.
