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Google releases Android 17 QPR1 update with September security patch
9to5Google reports that Google is deploying Android 17 QPR1 along with the September 2026 Feature Drop and bug fixes
Latest update: The September security patch resolves 200 vulnerabilities across its two patch levels.
The short version
- Google has begun distributing the stable release of Android 17 QPR1 to supported Pixel hardware, according to 9to5Google.[9to5Google]
- The software update combines the September 2026 Feature Drop with numerous security vulnerability resolutions.[9to5Google · 9to5Google]
- Users currently enrolled in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta program must opt out to obtain the official stable build.[9to5Google]
Key facts
- Android 17 QPR1 is rolling out to Google Pixel devices bundled with the September 2026 Feature Drop and security patch.[9to5Google]
- The September security updates resolve 115 security issues dated 2026-09-01 and 85 issues dated 2026-09-05.[9to5Google]
- Participants currently testing Android 17 QPR1 Beta must explicitly opt out of the testing program to receive the public stable build.[9to5Google]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 for Pixel9to5Google
- Android 17 QPR1 September update rolling out with 20 Pixel fixes9to5Google
- Google's latest Pixel drop will keep you more connected to your VIPsEngadget
- Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacksTechCrunch
- Google confirms Pixel phones were exploited in ‘targeted’ attack related to modem9to5Google