Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.1 update for developers and beta tester. Initially available on pixel devices, it makes the QPR1 beta 1.1 on the previous release of the update that was released earlier this month. According to the mountain view-based tech veteran, it improves for various issues reported by the pixel users with preceding firmware. This includes a patch for a bug that fails a launcher crash to fail the back button on Android and when swipe from the bottom of the screen.
Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.1 updated compatibility
Google states that all phones enrolled in Android Beta for Pixel Program are compatible and it will be offered Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.1 as an over-the-air (OTA) update. The following handsets include:
- Google Pixel 9 Series
- Google Pixel 9A
- Google Pixel 8 Series
- Google Pixel Tablet
- Google pixel fold
- Google Pixel 7 Series
- Google Pixel 6 Series
You can navigate and check the update on your pixel Check for Settings> System> Software Updates> System Update> Update.
Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.1 update: what’s new
According to Google’s release notesThe new Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.1 update fixes a problem where the back button on the Android device failed to work. This problem was reported in several apps, including WhatsApp, app vault and device settings. One user said that they had to press the back button again to work, while the other said that it needs to be restarted by an app.
A launcher crash is also a fix for the problem that occurred when swipe from the bottom of the screen. Google says two other bugs have also been patted. Earlier resulted in approve The button in the device administrator settings is becoming transparent and invisible, while the second issue inspires the lock screen sound to play even when the tug is closed.
In addition to bug fix, Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 brings update June 2025 Security PatchIt patches the 16 weaknesses discovered in various sub-seats, in which it is important in moderate to severity.
