Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 for Pixel

After the big release at I/O 2026 last month, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 for Pixel devices.

This update, which is on the May 2026 security patch, addresses the following issues:

An issue where the mouse pointer becomes invisible on external displays when Work profile or FLAG_SECURE applications are active. (Issue #446715557)
A Settings app crash occurring when launching credential provider settings from a Private Space. (Issue #499908921)
An issue where screenshot sounds were coupled with the ringer volume, preventing silent captures while maintaining call alerts. (Issue #336098340)
An issue where video recording at 5x zoom would exhibit frame jumps and jitter during panning. (Issue #447867142)
An issue where Back Tap gestures failed to trigger on the interactive lock screen. (Issue #476775220)
A graphics driver regression that caused severe 3D performance drops in OpenGL ES applications on newer hardware. (Issue #476585209)
A regression where Wireless ADB and local network-dependent apps failed to connect. (Issue #506418219)

You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the Android Beta community on Reddit.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 system images are available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, 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, and Pixel 10a, as well as the Android Emulator.

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You can easily join via the Android Beta Program to get an on-device OTA.