{
  "id": 67451,
  "title": "Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is randomly sending Pixels to a date that doesn’t exist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/android-17-qpr2-beta-1-is-randomly-sending-pixels-to-a-date-that",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T02:13:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-qpr2-beta-date-bug-3693367/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 update has introduced an unusual bug that randomly alters the displayed date on certain devices. This issue is observed in the quick settings date readout, while the status bar time, calendar, and task apps remain unaffected. As expected with any Android beta, the occurrence of bugs is common, often resulting from app crashes, system freezes, or battery drainage. However, this particular bug from Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 has proven to be quite peculiar and unexpected.\n\nThe incident began one morning, when the device's date unexpectedly changed from July 28th to \"0 Jan.\" Despite questioning whether this should be interpreted as January 0th or Jan 0rd, the irregularity was undeniable. A simple reboot resolved the issue temporarily, but the problem resurfaced the following day. This time, the date reverted to Wednesday, January 1st. Although this date is indeed a Wednesday, the recurring nature of the bug remains puzzling and deserves further investigation.",
  "summary": "You turn out fine. It's your Pixel, Marty! Something's gotta be done about your Pixel!",
  "key_points": [
    "Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces random date bug",
    "Quick settings date readout affected, status bar time unaffected",
    "Reboots temporarily resolve issue, recurring nature puzzling"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/heres-everything-new-in-android-17-qpr2-beta-2-gallery",
        "published": "2026-08-03T21:19:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/android-17-qpr2-beta-2-arrives-for-pixel-6a-and-newer-devices",
        "published": "2026-08-03T21:44:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}