On Wednesday, April 22, Google released the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 version for the Pixel line. The update, identified by build CP31.260403.005.A1, focuses on stability fixes and bug resolution that affected essential device functionality. Usuários subscribers to the Android Beta to Pixel program can now receive the update via OTA, marking the rapid advancement of Google to the Quarterly Platform Release phase after Beta 4.
Correções printing and terminal solve long-standing problems
The update addresses a critical issue in Serviço and Impressão Padrão that prevented print jobs from completing in low ink situations. The Terminal app has also received tweaks to eliminate Aplicativo Não Respondendo bugs that caused the app and device to hang during command line operations. Essas changes significantly improve the experience in everyday tasks involving wireless printing and using terminal tools.
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- Correção to Serviço of Impressão Padrão for low ink conditions
- Resolução from ANR in Terminal application
- Ajuste in hardware audio processing in VoIP calls
- Correção on opening direct audio output with HAL AIDL on long streams
Áudio in VoIP and direct output gain stability
A third fix fixes distortion and phase cancellation caused by runaway hardware audio processing in the voice communication path, affecting VoIP applications. The beta also resolves cases where the direct audio output would not open on devices using the AIDL audio HAL when playing streams longer than five seconds. Esses adjustments mainly benefit users who make calls over the internet or play audio via direct routes, guaranteeing uninterrupted sound quality.
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Dispositivos Pixel beta compatible
The system image is available for a wide range of Pixel models, including Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold. The Android emulator also receives full support. Quem already participates in the program Android Beta receives the update automatically, while new interested parties can register on the program’s official website. Após installation, the device continues to be able to receive future QPR1 betas, and users can exit the program to return to the stable version, although they should avoid downgrading by wiping data.
Como participate and send feedback
The simplest way is to enter Android Beta for Pixel via the official page, allowing you to test builds before public release. Google recommends reporting problems through the Android Beta Feedback app, present in the application drawer or quick settings, with support also from the Reddit community dedicated to the program. Desenvolvedores can download the system images or GSI directly from the Android developer portal, which includes the April 2026 security patch and Google Play services in version 26.11.36.
Próximos steps in the update cycle
Essa QPR1’s first beta sets the stage for September’s Feature Drop, following the quarterly pattern of platform updates coming to Pixels after the main stable release. The current build presents no new visual or functional changes beyond the four fixed issues, and is described as suitable for general use with possible limitations typical of betas. Usuários that have been testing Android 17 since the first betas can migrate to this stage without losing their update history, maintaining continuity in the testing program.