Google Starts Beta Testing Android 17 QPR3 for Multiple Pixel Devices

Google has commenced the beta testing of the March 2027 Pixel Feature Drop, releasing Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for various Pixel models. The update is currently available for:

Google Starts Beta Testing Android 17 QPR3 for Multiple Pixel Devices

Pixel 6a

Pixel 7

Pixel 7 Pro

Pixel 7a

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

Pixel Tablet

To join the Android 17 Beta Program, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings> System> Software updates> System update.

2. If you're not a member, tap on this link and follow the prompts.

3. Under the device image, opt into the Android 17 QPR3 Beta program.

The first QPR3 Beta includes build numbers DP11.260918.005 and DP11.260918.006, a security patch level of 2026-08-05, and Google Play services version 26.32.34. It also resolves 20 identified bugs, such as:

- Audio output device switching issues

- Foreground service crashes

- Excessive app icon spacing

- App preview display failures

- Fingerprint unlock freezing

- Face Unlock crashes

- MediaPlayer crashes

- App freezing and ANRs

- Camera rotation issues

- Home screen UI problems

- Mobile Data icon dot display

- Screen recording camera failure

- Foreground service crashes during calls

- eSIM profile enablement issues

These fixes aim to improve the overall performance and stability of the Android 17 QPR3 Beta for participating Pixel devices.