Android 16 QPR3 is shaping up to be a sizable release, and Beta 2 is now available for Google Pixel devices. This is a big update that “addresses a wide range of stability, performance, and usability issues.”

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 screenshots appear on the left and QPR3 Beta 2 on the right.

If you want to quickly install Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, 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, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.

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Reorganized Settings > System

Bug fixes

Key fixes include resolving critical system crashes/device freezes, and correcting battery management issues where devices ignored charging limits or drained excessively. Significant improvements were made to connectivity, specifically addressing slow Wi-Fi speeds and missed calls. The update also resolves UI glitches in the notification shade and app drawer, ensuring smoother navigation and interaction.

  • An issue where the app drawer could become unresponsive when scrolling, which required updates to how UI elements were rendered.
  • Android Auto incorrectly logs extensive screen time, impacting battery life.
  • Graphical glitches and performance degradation when interacting with the notification shade in full-screen or PiP modes by improving display rendering.
  • An excessive battery drain issue occurring overnight by optimizing background process power consumption.
  • An issue where the battery charging limit was not being respected causing devices to charge to 100% instead of the set limit.
  • An issue where users experienced slow internet speeds on Wi-Fi due to a Wi-Fi connection bug.
  • A crash when accessing radio information settings.
  • Users experienced a noticeable delay and lack of feedback when switching audio outputs to speakerphone during calls; this was resolved by improving audio routing logic.
  • A display issue causing screen flickering when waking the device from Always-On Display by updating system webview.
  • An issue where certain apps, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune, were crashing on startup due to a compatibility problem with the Android system that has now been resolved.
  • An issue causing inconsistent or failed wireless charging and slow wired charging by improving the power management system.
  • System crashes that occurred when folding a foldable device with an app open by fixing an issue with activity lifecycle management during device state changes.


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