Android 17 QPR1 September update rolling out with 20 Pixel fixes

Abner Li· Sep 15, 2026 · 6:45 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

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Google has begun rolling out the Android 17 QPR1 update with the September 2026 security patch to a wide range of Pixel devices. This update addresses 20 specific bugs across various system components, including apps, Bluetooth, and the camera. Additionally, the patch resolves a total of 310 security issues identified in recent Android and Google device bulletins.

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▪The update is available for Pixel models ranging from the Pixel 6 series to the latest Pixel 11 series.
▪Specific fixes include resolving crashes in the Google app, improving camera stability, and correcting display lag during graphics-intensive tasks.
▪The September 2026 security patch resolves 115 issues from the 2026-09-01 bulletin and 85 issues from the 2026-09-05 bulletin.
▪An additional 110 security fixes are listed in the dedicated bulletin for Google devices.
▪The global build for sideloading is identified as CP3A.260905.009.

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▪ Google’s motion sickness helper for Android is breaking free of Pixels — Android Police

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