Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 reaches Pixel devices with stability fixes
The beta addresses battery drain associated with Bluetooth activity, a partially obscured keyboard and problems that can cause crashes or restarts.
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 is reaching Pixel devices, bringing corrections for interface slowdowns, crashes and battery drain. Identified as build DP11.261030.003, it follows QPR2’s early stable debut.
The stability changes address system_server memory leaks responsible for severe interface lag, unexpected device restarts and crashes affecting Pixel Launcher. Another correction targets unusually heavy power consumption caused by excessive Bluetooth activity in the background.
Other fixes cover a keyboard that appears partly cut off while entering text and an unclear error message from Conscrypt. The latter involves an IllegalArgumentException when connections using TLSv1 or TLSv1.1 are rejected for applications targeting API level 36.
System images cover a range of Pixel hardware, including Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Images are also available for the Android Emulator. The Android Beta Program offers an over-the-air installation option, while the Android Beta Feedback app lets Pixel users file bug reports in Google’s issue tracker.
