Google began rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 to supported Pixel devices today, July 31, 2026. The update, carrying build number CP31.260623.010, focuses on system stability and critical bug fixes.
This rapid release cycle for Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 signifies continued development toward the stable quarterly platform release. Beta updates like this typically deliver crucial bug fixes, performance enhancements, and minor refinements for Pixel users ahead of a wider public rollout.
Headlining the Beta 8 release is a fix for a persistent audio bug that caused unexpected crackling, distortion, and loud static on Pixel devices during media playback and notification interactions. This issue had been widely reported across multiple beta releases.
Additionally, the update addresses several other notable issues. It resolves a problem where the Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock would frequently go offline or fail to connect when attached.
Furthermore, an NFC service regression that caused affected NFC tags to fail in reading data or opening URLs has been patched. The update also restores full functionality to fingerprint authentication, which was previously not triggering correctly when attempting to unlock devices.
The Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 update is available for a wide range of Pixel devices. This includes the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, 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.
However, for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners, this marks a significant point in their software support cycle. Google has confirmed that these models will not advance to Android 17 QPR2, with the stable Android 17 QPR1 release expected to be their final major software update in September.
Developers and users enrolled in the Android Beta Program can expect this update to improve overall system stability. Android 17 QPR1 achieved Platform Stability with Beta 6, meaning developers have been working against finalized APIs since that release.
