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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel rolling out

Following the last release at the start of last week, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices in a rare Friday drop.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel rolling out

Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices via a Friday update, following the previous release earlier in the week. This update introduces new security measures against call forwarding fraud, implemented through hardening of programmatic call forwarding. Users can report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app on their Pixel devices, available in the application drawer or Quick Settings.

The system images are accessible for various Pixel models, including the 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, and Pixel 10a, as well as the Android Emulator.

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