Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 to compatible Pixel devices. The update is available for the Pixel 6 series and later, and users can install it by enrolling in the Android Beta program and waiting for the OTA to roll out. Users who install the beta can’t return to the stable channel without a data wipe until the final update is released in early December. Following the stable release of Android 16 back in June, Google pushed out the first quarterly release last month and is now working on the second quarterly release. Although the second quarterly release of Android 16 won’t be released until December, Google is giving users the opportunity to beta test it now to find bugs and issues before the update is finalized. Today, Google released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 to compatible Pixel devices. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a favorite source in Google Discover to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Release Notes Release date: October 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 Build IDs: BP41.250916.009.A1 BP41.250916.009.A1 Security patch level: 2025-09-05 How to install Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 is available for the Pixel 6 and later, including the new Pixel 10. If your device is currently running the October 2025 stable release, the best way to upgrade it to QPR2 Beta 3 is to enroll it in the Android Beta program. Once your device is enrolled, it will receive the over-the-air (OTA) update shortly. Do note that if you install the QPR2 beta, you won’t be able to go back to the stable channel without a data wipe until the QPR2 stable update rolls out in December. Sources tell Android Authority the stable release of Android 16 QPR2 is planned for December 2, 2025, so you’ll have to wait a little over a month and a half for that to happen. Follow