Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 for participants in the Pixel Beta program. Available for compatible devices ranging from the Pixel 6a through the Pixel 11 series, the update arrives just over a week after Beta 2 and delivers dozens of system repairs alongside feature adjustments. [2][3]
The release restores the app lock feature and lockscreen blur, while also adding a Camera Quick Settings tile. According to Google's changelog, Beta 3 addresses 26 distinct issues, including Twitter app crashes when viewing thread mentions, screens staying black when unfolding foldables, poor webcam video quality, and intermittent startup or lock screen crashes. [2][3]
The testing milestone prepares the operating system for its broader rollout, with QPR2 anticipated to reach stability near the end of the year and the QPR3 update projected to follow in 2027. [2]