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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]

Published: 08/14/2026, 10:42 PM

The preview for the December release continues today with a surprising Friday launch of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3’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 17 QPR2 Beta 2 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 on the right. If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 on your compatible Pixel 6a, 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, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 introduces new security restrictions on programmatic call forwarding to protect users from fraud. The system now parses and selectively restricts call-forwarding USSD codes (such as *21*) executed via the TelephonyManager.sendUssdRequest() API. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.