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Google rolls out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 with Pixel bug fixes

The update reaches the platform stability milestone and introduces new status bar and notification customization options

Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 23:18 UTC3 reports

The short version

  • Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for supported Pixel devices, achieving the "Platform Stability" milestone ahead of its scheduled stable release in December.
  • The update introduces several new user-facing features, including a consolidated Notification intelligence menu and customizable status bar settings.
  • The software patch resolves several ongoing issues, including device overheating, Bluetooth call routing failures, and biometric unlock bugs.

Key facts

  • Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 has achieved the Platform Stability milestone and is available for supported Pixel devices ranging from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel 10a.[9to5Google · 9to5Google]
  • The beta update introduces a new Notification intelligence menu that consolidates AI-powered summaries, notification organization, and cooldown settings.[9to5Google]
  • A new Status bar menu has been added under settings, allowing users to choose which notification icons to display and toggle system icons for mute, vibrate, and battery percentage.[9to5Google]
  • Key bug fixes in Beta 4 address a thermal management issue that caused devices to overheat and reboot, as well as a bug that routed phone call audio to the device speaker instead of connected Bluetooth hardware.[9to5Google · 9to5Google]
  • The update resolves biometric failures where low-light Face Unlock issues bypassed Fingerprint Unlock and forced manual PIN entry.[9to5Google · 9to5Google]

What remains uncertain

  • The build designated for the Pixel 11 series (CP41.260814.003.C2) is not yet available, though Google states it is coming soon.[9to5Google · 9to5Google]

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