Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 offers first look at September Feature Drop
▼ Summary
– Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel 6 models and newer, previewing changes for the first major update coming this September.
– Testers on the Android 17 Beta can opt out of QPR1 Beta 1 to return to the stable track without wiping their device’s data.
– Eligibility includes any Pixel device from the Pixel 6 series up to the Pixel 10a, with registration via Google’s beta enrollment.
– A fix in QPR1 Beta 1 addresses a crash in the Default Print Service during low ink conditions that prevented print job completion.
– Other fixes resolve an ANR error in the Terminal app, distortion in VoIP apps from hardware audio processing, and an issue with direct audio output for streams over five seconds.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 has officially arrived, giving Pixel users an early glimpse at the September Feature Drop. This beta release is available for devices from the Pixel 6 series onward, and it previews the major update expected to land with Android’s first big refresh this fall.
For Pixel enthusiasts, few perks rival the chance to test Android’s newest features before anyone else. While the stable version of Android 17 is still in the pipeline , Beta 4 just dropped last week , Google is already looking ahead. The QPR1 Beta 1 program kicks off the testing cycle for the update slated to roll out in September.
If you’re already enrolled in the Android 17 Beta, you can skip this QPR1 build and remain on the stable track when it launches. Opting out now allows you to return to stable without wiping your device, so weigh your options carefully before installing.
Eligibility mirrors the previous Android 17 Beta: any Pixel from the Pixel 6 up to the latest Pixel 10a can participate. The simplest way to get started is by registering your device through Google’s beta enrollment page.
Google has shared an initial list of fixes for QPR1 Beta 1, and we’ll be digging deeper for any hidden changes in the days ahead. Here’s what’s been addressed so far:
- Fixed a crash in the Default Print Service that occurred during low ink conditions, preventing users from completing print jobs. (Issue #487545419)Stay tuned as we explore QPR1 Beta 1 further for any additional tweaks and improvements.
