Google’s last couple of QPR updates for Android 16 have been nothing short of incredible. QPR1 brought Google’s excellent Material 3 Design UI to Pixel phones, while this month’s QPR2 update added new customization tools, an upgraded dark mode, and a ton more.
Now, Google is giving us our first taste of QPR3 with the release of the Android 16 QPR3 Beta.
Google launched Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 earlier this week, offering a taste of the company’s third and final QPR update for Android 16. There are already a few cool features included in this first beta update, and if you want, you can try them on your Pixel right now.
Here’s how to download Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.
Are you going to download Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 on your Pixel? 17 votes Yes, I already did! 41 % I haven't yet, but I'm planning on it. 12 % No, I'm waiting for Beta 2. 18 % No, I'll wait for the final release. 29 %
Which Pixels can download the Android 16 QPR3 Beta?
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First, you’ll want to confirm that you have a supported Pixel capable of downloading QPR3 Beta 1. The good news is that if you’ve purchased a Pixel in the last few years, you’re almost certainly able to. Here’s every eligible Pixel: Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
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