GoKawiilAndroid 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 adds message alerts to Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight LED
Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 update lets the Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight LED flash twice when a favorite contact sends a message, a feature previously limited to calls and Gemini activity. The option can be toggled under Settings > System > HiLight or set per-contact, though no new LED colors are included in this beta. A stable version of Android 17 QPR2 is expected in December.
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The update suggests Google is gradually expanding HiLight's functionality after criticism that the feature launched underbaked, with reports noting it can also dim the phone's flash. How quickly Google rolls out remaining features, like new colors, could determine whether users see HiLight as a meaningful hardware feature or a gimmick, according to Android Authority.
- HiLight LED now supports message notifications for favorite contacts in Beta 6.1.
- The feature can be managed globally or per-contact via HiLight settings.
- New HiLight colors are not yet included, with a stable QPR2 release expected in December.
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