Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 Brings Pixel 11 Back: Build CP41.260831.016 Fixes Flip to Shh Battery Drain
Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7, build CP41.260831.016, for Google Pixel phones on Friday, October 9, 2026. The build covers 24 devices from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, brings the October 5, 2026 security patch, and fixes an idle battery drain tied to Flip to Shh plus failing HTTPS downloads.
For Pixel 11 owners, the news is that the Pixel 11 series is back on Google's device list after Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 left it out in September. Beta 7 is a test build for Pixel owners enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program, not the stable Android 17 QPR2 release.
- Build: CP41.260831.016, one build for every supported device
- Released: October 9, 2026
- Security patch level: 2026-10-05
- Google Play services: 26.28.33
- Devices: Pixel 6a through the Pixel 11 series, plus Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet
- How to get it: enroll at g.co/androidBeta for an over-the-air update, or flash the factory image
What does Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 fix?
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 lists two fixes in Google's release notes, and no new features:
- Idle battery drain from Flip to Shh. On earlier builds, Flip to Shh could stop the phone from entering deep sleep while idle, draining the battery. Google links two public issue-tracker reports to this fix.
- Broken HTTPS downloads. Downloads started through Android's system DownloadManager could fail immediately when the file came over HTTPS.
If your Pixel is losing charge on stable software instead, our report on how Google marked an earlier Pixel idle battery drain fixed covers what owners saw then.
Which Pixel phones get Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7?
Google's Android 17 QPR2 download page lists the same build, CP41.260831.016, for all 24 of these devices:
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet
- Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel 10a
- Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not on the list. Google also flags one known issue: Pixel 11 Pro Fold owners may need to set up Face Unlock again before it works properly.
Beta 7 vs Beta 6: what changed
Compared with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6, released September 24, Beta 7 jumps two security patches and restores Pixel 11 support. Google also shipped a Beta 6.1 update on September 29, with builds CP41.260831.007.A3 and CP41.260831.011.
| Detail | QPR2 Beta 6 | QPR2 Beta 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 24, 2026 | October 9, 2026 |
| Build | CP41.260831.007 | CP41.260831.016 |
| Security patch | 2026-08-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Google Play services | 26.28.33 | 26.28.33 |
| Listed fixes | 6 | 2 |
| Pixel 11 series | Not supported | Supported |
The October patch matters because stable Pixel phones got the same 2026-10-05 level in the Google Pixel October 2026 update earlier this month. Beta 6 was still on the August patch.
QPR2 Beta 7 or QPR3 Beta 1?
Google opened Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 on October 2, 2026, with builds DP11.260918.005 and DP11.260918.006. That earlier-stage build still carries the August 5, 2026 security patch, so Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 is currently the beta with the newer patch, and it is the build closer to a stable release. According to reports, phones on Beta 6.1 may still be offered QPR3 Beta 1 first, so flashing the Beta 7 image is the quickest way to get it.
How to install or leave the beta
Enrolling a Pixel at g.co/androidBeta queues Beta 7 as an over-the-air update. Flashing a factory image from Google's developer site, or through the Android Flash Tool, enrolls the phone automatically and keeps it receiving later betas, including future QPR builds, until you unenroll.
Going back to a public build is possible at any time, but Google says it needs a full reset that erases all data on the phone. Back up first. Pixel 11 owners who first joined with the Pixel 11's QPR2 Beta 4 build are on the same rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 build number?
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 is build CP41.260831.016. Google released it on October 9, 2026, as one build for every supported Pixel, with the October 5, 2026 security patch and Google Play services 26.28.33.
Is Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 available for the Pixel 11?
Yes. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold are all on Google's device list for Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7, after being left out of Beta 6. Google notes that Pixel 11 Pro Fold owners may need to re-enroll Face Unlock on this build.
Does Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 fix battery drain?
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 fixes one specific battery drain: Flip to Shh could keep a Pixel from entering deep sleep while idle. Google's release notes list it alongside a fix for HTTPS downloads that failed through the system DownloadManager.
Can the Pixel 6 install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7?
The Pixel 6a can install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7, but the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not on Google's list of 24 supported devices for the build.
Should I install Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 or QPR3 Beta 1?
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 is the later-stage build and carries the October 5, 2026 security patch, while Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1, released October 2, still has the August 5, 2026 patch. Testers who want the newer security patch should pick QPR2 Beta 7.
