While Google is still beta testing Android 17, it pushed the first QPR1 beta build of the OS in the third week of April. Now, just a couple of weeks later, the company has released Android 17 QPR1 beta 2. Given the relatively short gap between the two beta builds, the new release primarily focuses on bug fixes.
Google’s release notes for the CP31.260423.012.A1 build highlight the following changes:
- Resolved an issue where the Terminal app fails to launch, resulting in an unresolvable error pop-up and infinite loading.
- Fixed a display issue where date and weather information overlapped the fingerprint sensor area on the lock screen.
- Terminating a third active call from the head unit incorrectly disconnects an existing conference call participant instead of the intended call.
- Fixed an issue where mobile signal bars incorrectly display as empty or greyed out despite active connectivity, preventing users from accurately gauging their network signal strength.
- Custom themed app icons incorrectly appear enlarged on the homescreen when returning from an application.
- Resolves a bug in the F2FS file system that could result in data corruption or unexpected system instability.
- Fixed a UI issue that caused visual instability or glitches when moving apps in the recent items screen.
- Fixed an issue where navigation bar swipe gestures failed to switch between recent apps.
- Resolved an issue where the Bluetooth tethering toggle would reset to off after device restarts or Bluetooth cycles, requiring users to manually re-enable internet sharing for connected devices.
A bug-fixing release is always welcome
While that’s a lot of bug fixes, remember that Android 17 QPR2 is still in the early stages of beta testing. So, you are bound to run into issues. If stability is your primary concern, stick to Android 16 on your Pixel. Otherwise, give Android 17 beta a try, as it should be relatively more stable than QPR1 beta.
If you still go ahead and install Android 17 QPR2 beta, make sure to report any bugs to Google so they can be addressed.
The OTA is already available for all compatible Pixel devices, starting from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10 lineup. You can also download the OTA image to manually sideload it on your Pixel.
As for user-facing changes, I don’t see anything notable on my Pixel 8 Pro, except for a revamped Quick Settings edit icon. Google could be saving the bigger changes for later beta builds or future QPR releases.
