Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Google has initiated the rollout of Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1, marking the beginning of a new preview cycle as the tech giant gears up for a stable release anticipated in March 2027. As users eagerly await the final version, the beta offers a glimpse into the enhancements and adjustments that lie ahead.

In the coming hours, detailed explorations of Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1’s features and modifications will be available, with updates highlighted prominently for easy access. Users are encouraged to share their discoveries in the comments section.

For those looking to install the latest beta on compatible devices—including the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 8 series—step-by-step installation guides are readily accessible.

New Notes QS Tile

• The previous beta, Android 17 QPR2, introduced a Notes lockscreen shortcut and homescreen widget for Pixel 11 devices.
• In QPR3 Beta 1, this functionality remains exclusive to the Pixel 11 series, with no sign of the Notes feature on the Pixel 10.
• A new Notes Quick Settings Tile has been added for the Pixel 11 series, enhancing user accessibility.

Status Bar Tweaks

• Changes implemented in the Android 17 QPR1 stable release have been confirmed as intentional.
• The VPN icon has been made bolder, while the silent mode icon now aligns with the volume menu design.
• Notably, icons for Bluetooth and Airplane Mode have been slightly enlarged for improved visibility.

Gemini Intelligence Boot Screen on Pixel 10 Series + More

• Upon installing QPR3 Beta 1 on the Pixel 10, users will notice the Gemini Intelligence boot animation, previously exclusive to the Pixel 11 series.
• Additionally, Proactive Assistance has been integrated into system settings, positioned above the Magic Cue feature, which remains available.
• However, it’s worth noting that Proactive Assistance does not appear within the Gemini app settings.

Fixes

• Audio output device switching issues while playing audio from apps without active media controls (Issue #259180936).
• Crashes occurring when starting a foreground service from a Quick Settings tile (Issue #299506164).
• Excessive spacing in application icons within the app menu (Issue #316288379, Issue #300758716).
• Failures in displaying app previews on the recent apps screen (Issue #515091621).
• NFC service crashes with DeadObjectException, ceasing tag detection after the initial scan on Android 16 (Issue #456078994).
• Device freezes upon unlocking with the fingerprint sensor (Issue #490719716, Issue #514867650, Issue #523022829).
• Crashes when selecting the “require eyes to be open” option in Face Unlock settings (Issue #466618368, Issue #522677686).
• MediaPlayer crashes when handling non-ASCII audio attribute tags (Issue #552043106).
• Applications freezing and triggering an Application Not Responding (ANR) error upon launch (Issue #484969809, Issue #475406236).
• Camera feed rotation issues during video calls on external displays in desktop mode (Issue #432390710).
• User interface inconsistencies when navigating back to the home screen from an app (Issue #566639975).
• Unexpected dot appearing on the Mobile Data icon in Quick Settings (Issue #551150806).
• Front camera malfunction during screen recording (Issue #523313834).
• Calling apps crashing with ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException after device reboot (Issue #409069722).
• eSIM profile issues reverting to off in Settings (Issue #541436675).
• Excessive battery drain during idle with Flip to Shh enabled (Issue #560036427).
• Settings app crashes when accessing battery settings (Issue #554603197).
• Audio playback interruptions on active LHDC v5 Bluetooth devices when a second device disconnects (Issue #554992287).
• com.android.phone crash loops leading to loss of cellular service due to unexpected SIM slot indices (Issue #554049220).
• Wi-Fi connectivity issues failing to automatically reconnect during background wakes (Issue #551970385).