Overview
- Google began the global rollout of Android 17 QPR1 as the September 2026 Pixel Feature Drop with build CP3A.260905.009, and the stable distribution started on Sept. 15.
- The update covers Pixel models from the Pixel 6 family through the Pixel 11 series plus Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold, with OTAs and factory images available for manual sideloading.
- QPR1 emphasizes visual and usability refinements, including increased system blur, a Material 3 carousel media player, a bouncy Quick Settings animation, a Keyboard Quick Settings tile, and a mobile-data “Don’t ask me again” toggle.
- Google bundled extensive security fixes and Pixel-specific bug patches: the Android bulletins list 115 and 85 issues on the September patches and a Google device bulletin lists about 110 additional fixes, while Pixel release notes list roughly 20 device fixes across apps, camera, Bluetooth, display, telephony, and UI.
- Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners should install this release now because it is the last major platform update before those models reach end-of-life in October 2026, and Android 17 QPR1 beta testers must opt out of the beta to move to the stable build without a data wipe risk.