Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]

Like the first preview, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 today does not contain many user-facing changes that would explain the fast two-week turnaround between builds.

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 on the right.

If you want to quickly install Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.

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‘Agent activity’ -> ‘AI assistant activity’

The Privacy dashboard gets updated descriptions for the new activity monitor (introduced in Android 17) on AI assistants.

New icon for editing Quick Settings

Beta 1: App notification dots tweaked

A change introduced in the first beta last month every so slightly redesigns notification dots by adding a white ring.

Bug fixes

• Resolved an issue where the Terminal app fails to launch, resulting in an unresolvable error pop-up and infinite loading. (Issue #501751748)
• Fixed a display issue where date and weather information overlapped the fingerprint sensor area on the lock screen. (Issue #498106709)
• Terminating a third active call from the head unit incorrectly disconnects an existing conference call participant instead of the intended call. (Issue #481492536)
• Fixed an issue where mobile signal bars incorrectly display as empty or greyed out despite active connectivity, preventing users from accurately gauging their network signal strength. (Issue #488358813)
• Custom themed app icons incorrectly appear enlarged on the homescreen when returning from an application. (Issue #453458883, Issue #452939724, Issue #473509945)
• Resolves a bug in the F2FS file system that could result in data corruption or unexpected system instability. (Issue #498762380)
• Fixed a UI issue that caused visual instability or glitches when moving apps in the recent items screen. (Issue #485468312, Issue #496828676, Issue #498193454)
• Fixed an issue where navigation bar swipe gestures failed to switch between recent apps. (Issue #494847234)
• Resolved an issue where the Bluetooth tethering toggle would reset to off after device restarts or Bluetooth cycles, requiring users to manually re-enable internet sharing for connected devices. (Issue #371660785)

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