Overview
- Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 (build CP41.260831.007) to Pixel beta testers on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with OTA delivery and flashable system images.
- The update patches six specific issues including visual regressions, a blank screensaver while charging, failures dismissing locked apps with swipe gestures, and crashes or hangs when scrolling.
- Beta 6 fixes hardware and kernel faults that caused unexpected reboots, notably resolving camera viewfinder reboots on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and a kernel crash triggered when apps requested simultaneous camera and microphone access during biometric checks.
- Not all Pixels are included: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro remain at end‑of‑support after QPR1 and are excluded, while the Pixel 11 series is unexpectedly absent from this Beta 6 build even though it received Beta 5 support and Google expects Pixel 11–specific builds soon.
- Testers should be cautious installing betas on primary devices because leaving the Android Beta Program can require a factory data wipe, and the fast Beta 5→Beta 6 cadence reflects Google’s priority to harden Android 17 before a broader QPR2 release.