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Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 with stability fixes
Google has released the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4, marking a milestone of platform stability. This update focuses heavily on system refinement, bug fixes, and performance improvements for Pixel devices rather than major feature overhauls.
Key technical fixes include resolving device overheating and unexpected reboots, correcting Bluetooth audio routing issues, and addressing battery charging delays when reaching the 80% limit. Other improvements target gesture navigation, facial recognition, and screen recording stability.
New features introduced in this beta include enhanced status bar customization, allowing users to choose which icons are visible, and a new privacy dashboard section for managing AI agents. The update also includes new notification intelligence tools and improved security for installing APKs from unknown sources.
In Japan, the telecommunications provider au has announced its list of 59 smartphone and tablet models scheduled to receive the Android 17 update, including various devices from Google, Samsung, Sony, and Sharp.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The update includes changes to how APK files from unknown sources are authorized and installed. www.tuttoandroid.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Data logging for the Private Compute Core is now available in the Privacy Dashboard. 9to5google.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A new Voice Broadcast tile has been added to the Quick Settings. 9to5google.com
- [DISPUTED] Google has released the Beta 4 of Android 17 QPR2. www.tuttoandroid.net · 9to5google.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Notification Intelligence menu has been added, featuring AI-generated summaries and notification cooldown modes. 9to5google.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The update addresses several bugs, including thermal management issues that caused overheating and unexpected reboots. 9to5google.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A specific build for upcoming Pixel 11 devices is in development. 9to5google.com