Google has released a new Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixel devices, including the new Pixel 10 lineup. The latest quarterly platform update brings a bunch of new features and several bug fixes.
Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 has now reached platform stability for developers and includes the September security patch.
The update introduces a new developer verification requirement aimed at improving user safety. Beginning September 2026, apps in certain regions will only be allowed to be installed on certified Android devices if published by verified developers.
The beta 2 update adds SMS OTP protection, which delays messages by up to three hours if they contain retriever hashes. Google has included new custom app icon shapes in QPR2 that can be applied to all apps as well as folder previews.
Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 also brings improved garbage collection and automatic step tracking/expanded exercise date in the Health Connect service.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 5G
The update is available for devices ranging from the Pixel 6 up to the latest Pixel 10 series. Google says QPR2 beta 2 is stable enough for daily use, and interested users can try it by enrolling in the Android Beta Program.
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