Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Pixel Phones Released
- The arrival of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 marks a important milestone in the Android growth cycle.Reaching Platform Stability is crucial for developers,allowing them to confidently integrate the...
- Google says that this build has reached Platform Stability, meaning that the, "API surface is locked, and the app-facing behaviors are final, so you can incorporate them into...
- As for changes, one of the big ones we're seeing is support for custom app icon shapes.As described, "Android 16 QPR2 allows users to select from a list...
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2: A deep Dive into the Latest Pixel Update
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform Stability, meaning that the, ”API surface is locked, and the app-facing behaviors are final, so you can incorporate them into your apps and take advantage of our latest platform innovations.”
As for changes, one of the big ones we’re seeing is support for custom app icon shapes.As described, “Android 16 QPR2 allows users to select from a list of icon shapes that apply to all app icons and folder previews.” That’s cool. Also, Health Connect now automatically tracks steps using the device’s sensors, which is also neat. The full list of what’s new is below.
Supported Devices: Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel Tablet can get in on the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 action.As you might notice, the Pixel 10 lineup is now supported.
| Release Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 17, 2025 |
| Builds | BP41.250822.010 |
| Emulator Support | TBA |
| Security Patch Level | 2025-09-0
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