Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 fixes some annoying bugs while taking a few features away
Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6, which addresses several critical bugs including unexpected reboots and visual glitches. The update specifically fixes issues on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold related to third-party camera apps and system kernel crashes. Additionally, Google has temporarily removed certain features from the beta build while the final release is expected in early December.
- ▪Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 fixes a visual regression where letterboxed content leaked through the status bar during activity transitions.
- ▪The update resolves unexpected device reboots on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold that occurred when using third-party camera applications.
- ▪A system kernel crash causing reboots during simultaneous camera and microphone access for biometric verification has been fixed.
- ▪Google has temporarily pulled several features from the Android 17 QPR2 beta builds.
- ▪The final release of Android 17 QPR2 is anticipated to arrive in early December, with potential additional beta builds before then.
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