The latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta is currently being distributed to compatible Pixel phones, concentrating mainly on bug resolutions along with a few fresh features. This update, marked by build number BP31.250610.004, incorporates the July 2025 security patch and is accessible for Pixel 6 and later models. Users can find the update in their device settings under System updates.
Notable enhancements in this version consist of a new keyboard magnifier located in the Accessibility settings, which improves typing visibility by magnifying letters, emojis, and numbers. Furthermore, new taskbar shortcuts have been added, permitting users to pin and unpin applications in Desktop Mode.
The update resolves various issues, including RTOS task list corruption that leads to restarts, incomplete launcher displays, problems with notification visibility, and media player operation in the notification pulldown. Additional corrections address complete phone restarts due to class loader problems, kernel-related restarts, camera initiation difficulties, absent status bar icon padding, and notification shade message folding glitches.
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 is accessible for an array of devices, stretching from Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, encompassing the Fold and Tablet. Developers can also evaluate it using the Android Emulator.
