Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery]

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is rolling out today to continue the development cycle ahead of the stable December launch. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 on the right. If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 on your compatible 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, Pixel 10a, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold be sure to check out our step-by-step guide. Updating… This change was first introduced on the Pixel 11 series Quick Settings: New Audio streams Tile + Layout customization removed Unclear if layout customization will return before the final QPR2 release, or if Google decided to not proceed with the capability Additionally, Voice broadcast Tile now under Connectivity instead of system apps Fixes Changing a Bluetooth device type in settings failed to update its icon visually. (Issue #516071134) A system stability issue that caused unexpected device reboots during continuous UI scrolling in media-heavy applications. (Issue #544291113) Pressing hardware volume buttons while casting media prevented the system volume slider UI from displaying. (Issue #548145018) Fixed a text-rendering issue that caused unexpected background highlights to appear when typing in search fields, and resolved a navigation routing issue that prevented Private Space from unlocking correctly. (Issue #548285596) Enhanced HDR mode remained enabled despite being turned off in user settings. (Issue #547457910) Launching Google Wallet via the power button shortcut caused the touchscreen to become unresponsive. (Issue #549758084) Camera crashes during panorama processing. (Issue #551069625) Bluetooth audio experiences noise and distortion after completing or answering a call. (Issue #541684282) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.