Google releases final Android 16 QPR2 beta

After the stable release of Android 16 in June, Google released the first quarterly build last month and is currently working on the second quarterly build. Although the second quarterly build of Android 16 won’t be released until December, Google is giving users the chance to beta test it now to catch bugs and issues before the update is finalized. Today, Google released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 for compatible Pixel devices.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Release Notes

• Release date: October 15, 2025
• Build ID: BP41.250916.009.A1
• Security patch level: 2025-10-05

Fixed issues in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3

• Google Play system updates were failing to install for some users. (Number No. 420748298, Number No. 438257102)
• Home screen shortcuts appeared as empty gray circles. (Number no. 440302367)
• The wallet icon on your lock screen may sometimes appear with incorrect coloring. (Number no. 419061603, number no. 434489536)
• Battery charged to 100% when adaptive charging is enabled (Issue #445583926)
• The swipe up from bottom gesture sometimes stopped working. (Number no. 436632152, number no. 445023211)
• The theme you selected might not apply on the first attempt. (Number no. 440830741)
• 50 MP images captured with the ultra-wide lens or telephoto lens displayed rainbow artifacts. (Number no. 422058430, number no. 443250512)
• Poor battery life due to excessive CPU usage by the launcher, especially on foldable devices. (Number no. 441741448)
• Calls may incorrectly route Bluetooth audio. (Number no. 448580013, number no. 448580779)
• New Zealand users could not access all 6GHz Wi-Fi networks. (Number no. 444050891)
• The Terminal app would crash if you changed the font size of your device’s UI while it was open. (Number no. 412082408)
• Users could not enter special characters such as \*, @Or # in the GUI terminal. (Number no. 444130818)
• Swiping the lock screen widgets and notification shade at the same time caused buggy animations and a slow, unresponsive UI. (Number no. 446133358)
• The screen would sometimes become unresponsive or freeze when unlocking the device.
• Display freezes and screen noise
• Unexpected device failures

How to install Android 16 QPR2 beta 3

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 is available for the Pixel 6 and later, including the new Pixel 10. If your device is currently running the October 2025 stable build, the best way to upgrade it to QPR2 Beta 3 is to enroll it in the Android Beta program. Once your device is enrolled, it will receive the over-the-air (OTA) update shortly.

Note that if you install the QPR2 beta, you will not be able to return to the stable channel without clearing data until the QPR2 stable update rolls out in December. Sources say Android Authority The stable version of Android 16 QPR2 is scheduled for December 2, 2025, so you’ll have to wait a little over a month and a half for that to happen.