Google rolls Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 to Pixel devices with fixes for key issues
Problems addressed in Beta 4
Memory leaks in system_server can lead to severe interface lag, Pixel Launcher crashes and unexpected restarts. The update lists fixes for several related issues. Other reported problems include an unclear Conscrypt error when apps targeting API level 36 encounter rejected TLSv1 or TLSv1.1 connections, and a keyboard that looks clipped during typing.
Excessive Bluetooth activity in the background can use unusually high power and drain the battery quickly. Beta 4 includes this issue among the problems addressed.
Devices and enrollment
System images are available for Pixel 6a through Pixel 11 Pro Fold, including the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold, along with the Android Emulator. Pixel owners can join the Android Beta Program to receive the update over the air on their device.
How to report bugs
Users can submit issues through the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. It is available from the application drawer or Quick Settings and can be used to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. The Android Beta community on Reddit is another place to discuss the program.
Key points
- Listed fixes cover system memory leaks, a clipped keyboard, Conscrypt messaging and Bluetooth battery drain.
- System images support Pixel devices from the Pixel 6a through the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, plus the Android Emulator.
- Pixel users can enroll in the Android Beta Program for an on-device update.