Google Rolls Out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 to Pixels

Google has begun rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, the first preview version of its upcoming quarterly platform release, to eligible Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program. The update, which includes the December 2025 security patch, arrives shortly after the stable launch of Android 16 QPR2 earlier this month and offers users an early look at refinements expected in the full stable version set for March 2026.

The beta is available for a wide range of Pixel hardware, starting with the Pixel 6 and extending through the latest models. Compatible devices include the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, 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, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It also supports the Android Emulator for developers. Users can receive the update over-the-air after joining the program via Google's website, though those already enrolled on the latest stable or prior beta builds may see it automatically. For advanced users, over-the-air images and factory images allow manual installation, but Google advises creating a backup...