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Google Pixel Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 Released: App Crashes Fixed

By Jay Peters on October 30, 2026
  • Google has released the beta OS update “Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” for Google Pixel devices enrolled in the pre-release Android OS trial program, the “Android Beta Program.”
  • Software updates are being distributed via “Over the Air (OTA)” to a total of 23 models enrolled in the “Android Beta Program”: “Pixel 6a,” “Pixel 7,” “Pixel 7 Pro,” “Pixel 7a,” “Pixel Fold,” “Pixel Tablet,” “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,” “Pixel 10 Pro Fold,” “Pixel 10a,” “Pixel 11,” “Pixel 11 Pro,” “Pixel 11 Pro XL,” and “Pixel 11 Pro Fold.”
  • A total of 26 bug fixes have been implemented.

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, local time, Google released the beta OS update “Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” for Google Pixel devices enrolled in the pre-release Android OS trial program, the “Android Beta Program.”

“Android 17 QPR3,” which serves as the base for “Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3,” is the third update group following the first update group “Android 17 QPR1” and the second update group “Android 17 QPR2,” which are quarterly platform releases (QPR) rolled out after the official release of “Android 17.” Furthermore, “Android 17 QPR3 Beta x” is a beta OS leading up to the official release.

The newly released “Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” is being delivered via “Over the Air (OTA)” software updates to a total of 23 models enrolled in the “Android Beta Program” pre-release Android OS trial program: “Pixel 6a,” “Pixel 7,” “Pixel 7 Pro,” “Pixel 7a,” “Pixel Fold,” “Pixel Tablet,” “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,” “Pixel 10 Pro Fold,” “Pixel 10a,” “Pixel 11,” “Pixel 11 Pro,” “Pixel 11 Pro XL,” and “Pixel 11 Pro Fold.”

Please note that starting from “Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1,” the “Pixel 6” and “Pixel 6 Pro” have been excluded from the eligible devices.

“Android 17 QPR3” Eligible Devices

The newly released “Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” focuses primarily on bug fixes, resolving a total of 26 issues. Many critical usability issues have been resolved, including unintended turning on/off of the display, display glitches specific to foldable devices, and crashes in “X” (formerly Twitter).

“Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” Main Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Fixed an issue where images rendered with incorrect transparency when using the Multiply blend mode
  • Fixed an issue where the recent apps screen flickers when executing a home gesture immediately after a quick app switch
  • Fixed an issue where the inner display remains completely black when opening the device
  • Fixed an issue where the app crashes when displaying a post thread mention in the “X” (formerly Twitter) app
  • Fixed an issue where the display randomly turns on/off while using the device
  • Fixed an issue where video quality degrades when using the device as a webcam
  • Fixed an issue where toast notifications intermittently fail to appear under high memory load
  • Fixed an issue where the home screen wallpaper is incorrectly displayed on the lock screen when waking the device from an open app
  • Fixed an issue where the equalizer frequency adjustment bar is cut off at the top of the screen
  • Fixed an issue where running apps do not close even when pressing the “Force Stop” button in app settings
  • Fixed an issue where colored icons flicker when returning to the accessibility settings page
  • Fixed an issue where apps cannot launch new activities when opened while a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) window is active
  • Fixed an issue where spacing between status bar icons becomes uneven
  • Fixed an issue where screen recording callbacks incorrectly report a recording state even after stopping screen sharing from floating controls
  • Fixed an issue in dark mode where UI buttons are rendered as blank white squares without icons
  • Fixed an issue where grouped notification icons and titles appear grayed out
  • Fixed an issue where persistent UI messages cannot be dismissed
  • Fixed an issue where bubbles get stuck in a minimized state at the bottom of the screen when attempting to swipe them away
  • Fixed an issue with navigation bar animations when swiping up to the “Recent Apps” screen
  • Fixed an issue where the mobile data “Quick Settings tile” icon is rendered at the wrong size, leaving visual artifacts
  • Fixed display rendering issues when adjusting the font size slider in settings
  • Fixed an issue where image action icons disappear from the “Recent Apps” screen
  • Fixed an issue where SettingsDumpService persists and consumes excessive memory after opening SIM settings
  • Fixed an issue where the device intermittently crashes on the lock screen or immediately after booting
  • Fixed an issue where apps crash when calling BluetoothLeScanner.stopScan() with a null callback
  • Fixed an issue where WPA-Enterprise Wi-Fi connections fail when using PEAP authentication
“Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” Main Bug Fixes and Improvements

After applying the “Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3” update, the build number will be updated to “DP11.261016.003” or “DP11.261016.004,” the Android security patch will be “October 5, 2026,” and the “Google Play services” app will be updated to v26.36.33 or later.

Build Number
  • “DP11.261016.003” / “DP11.261016.004”
Android Security Patch
  • “October 5, 2026”
“Google Play services” App
  • v26.36.33 or later
“Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3”

Source: Google (https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr3/release-notes#beta3)

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