Pixel 11 Gets Another September Update, but Android 17 QPR1 Is Still Missing

Google is releasing another software update for Pixel 11 devices in September, but Pixel owners are still awaiting the Android 17 QPR1 update. Build CD1A.260905.001.B1 is being distributed to Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold devices. The update is smaller than 100MB for some phones, with around 97MB of downloads reported.

Google has provided factory and OTA images for the B1 release, allowing manual installation. However, the update does not include the visual changes and other features anticipated with Android 17 QPR1. The primary takeaway is to install the update when available, but don't expect Android 17 QPR1. Google has not announced a stable QPR1 release or Pixel Feature Drop yet, leaving users without the new features they have been hoping for.

The timing of this update is unusual, with the first patch carrying a Sept. 1, 2026 security patch instead of the expected Sept. 5 level. This could indicate that Google is addressing early stability issues for the Pixel 11 series before its next major software release. For most users, updating to the September patch is recommended, even though the specific bug fixes are uncertain.

Google's factory and OTA images are now available, but manual installation is not necessary unless comfortable with the process. The next update to watch is the stable Android 17 QPR1 release with the Pixel Feature Drop, which is expected to bring the more visible changes missing from these smaller September updates.