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Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for supported Pixel devices, giving testers another update to try before the next stable quarterly release. The new beta focuses mainly on fixes and improvements rather than major new features.
The update was released on September 15, 2026, and is available through the Android Beta Program for supported Pixel phones and the Pixel Tablet.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 Is Available Now
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is the fifth beta in Google’s second Quarterly Platform Release cycle for Android 17. QPR updates are smaller updates that arrive between major Android releases and can include new features, fixes and other changes for supported Pixel devices.
Google lists September 15, 2026, as the release date for Beta 5. The update uses build numbers CP41.260828.004.A8 and CP41.260828.005.A6, depending on the device. It also carries the August 2026 security patch level.
Unlike a major Android version update, this release is mostly about making the current software more stable and fixing problems found during earlier testing.
Which Pixel Devices Can Get the Beta?
Google has expanded the supported device list for QPR2. The current program includes Pixel phones from the Pixel 6a generation onward, along with Pixel Tablet and several newer Pixel 11 models.
The supported devices listed by Google are:
- Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7a
- Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and 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 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not included in the QPR2 device list. Google’s Android 17 QPR2 documentation starts support with the Pixel 6a.
What Does Beta 5 Fix?
Beta 5 is mainly a cleanup update. Google lists several bugs that have been fixed, covering Bluetooth, system stability, media controls, Private Space, the camera and Google wallet.
Among the fixes are:
- A Bluetooth setting problem that could leave the wrong icon on screen after changing a device type.
- A stability problem that could cause unexpected reboots while continuously scrolling through media-heavy apps.
- A problem where the volume slider failed to appear after pressing hardware volume buttons while casting media.
- Fixes for camera crashes during panorama processing and Bluetooth audio noise after calls.
Google also fixed a problem involving Google Wallet. In the earlier software, using the power-button shortcut to launch Wallet could make the touchscreen stop responding.
More Fixes Are Included
The update also addresses several smaller problems that users may encounter during normal phone use.
Google says Beta 5 fixes unexpected background highlights that could appear while typing in search fields. It also fixes a problem that could prevent Private Space from unlocking correctly.
Another fix affects Enhanced HDR mode. The setting could remain enabled even after a user had turned it off.
These may sound like small changes, but they are important during beta testing because they help Google find and remove problems before the software reaches its stable release.
Android 17 QPR2 Does Not Bring a Major API Change
For developers, Google says Android 17 QPR2 includes a minor SDK release. The company also says there are no planned behavior changes that would have a major effect on app compatibility testing.
Google is continuing to provide beta builds so developers can test their apps against the upcoming software and report problems before the stable version is released.
There is also a change for certain apps that need to set up call forwarding. Google says apps that do not qualify for an exempted role should move to the ACTION_DIAL intent, which opens the phone dialer with the information filled in so the user can confirm the action manually.
How to Install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5
Pixel owners who want to test the software can enroll their supported device in Google’s Android Beta for Pixel program. After enrollment, the phone can receive the beta through an over-the-air update.
Google says most users do not need to perform a full data reset when moving to the QPR2 beta through the normal enrollment process, although the company recommends making a backup before installing beta software.
For developers and experienced testers, Google also provides factory images, OTA images and an Android Flash Tool. Manually flashing a factory image is different from a normal beta update and can erase the device, so users should back up their data first.
Beta Software Is Still Not the Final Version
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is intended for testing, so it should not be treated like a normal stable update. Google warns that development software can contain errors, defects and security problems.
That makes the beta more suitable for developers and users who are comfortable testing unfinished software. Anyone who depends on their Pixel for important daily tasks may prefer to remain on the stable version until the next official release is available.
The main purpose of Beta 5 is to make Android 17 QPR2 more reliable ahead of its final release.
What Comes Next for Android 17 QPR2?
With Beta 5 now available, Google is getting closer to completing the QPR2 testing cycle. The company has not described Beta 5 as a major feature release. Instead, the latest build continues the work of fixing bugs and improving the overall experience.
For Pixel users already enrolled in the Android Beta Program, the update should arrive as an over-the-air beta update. Developers can also use Google’s testing tools and system images to check their apps against the latest build.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is therefore less about a dramatic redesign and more about polishing the software. The latest release fixes a range of problems involving stability, Bluetooth, camera performance, media controls, Wallet and other parts of the Pixel experience, bringing Google another step closer to the final QPR2 release.