Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 Now Available for Pixel Devices
Android enthusiasts can rejoice as the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 has officially rolled out for Pixel devices, coinciding with the commencement of testing for QPR3 last week. This latest beta version aims to enhance user experience by addressing several critical issues.
The Beta 7 update specifically targets:
- Excessive battery drain during idle states, particularly when the “Flip to Shh” feature prevents the device from entering deep sleep. (Issues #560036427, #569079944)
- Immediate failures of HTTPS downloads initiated through the system DownloadManager. (Issue #562833711)
Users are encouraged to report any issues they encounter via the Android Beta Feedback app, which can be conveniently accessed from the application drawer or Quick Settings. Additionally, the Android Beta community on Reddit serves as a platform for users to share their experiences and insights.
The system images for Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 are now available for a wide range of Pixel devices, including:
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel 10a
- Pixel 11
- Pixel 11 Pro
- Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold
For those currently using Beta 6.1, sideloading presents a swift method to transition to Beta 7. However, users may still encounter prompts to install QPR3 Beta 1 upon launch.
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