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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 adds one-time permission option for APK sideloading

Google's latest Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 introduces a new way to manage the 'Install unknown apps' permission, letting users choose between permanently allowing an app to sideload APKs or requiring approval each time. This replaces the old all-or-nothing toggle that previously granted permanent installation rights until manually revoked through a buried settings menu.

androidauthority.com · 2026-08-31

Google adds status bar icon controls to Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4, released over the weekend, introduces a new Settings menu option letting users control which icons appear in the status bar. The feature can be accessed via Settings > Notifications or Settings > System, offering separate toggles for notification icons and system icons like mute, vibration, and battery percentage.

androidauthority.com · 2026-08-31