Google says the November Pixel Drop is rolling out to eligible devices over coming weeks, while Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 brings new features and bug fixes.
Google says the November Pixel Drop is rolling out gradually and will reach eligible devices over the coming weeks. The Android 17 November 2026 update comes with 12+ new features, while Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 brings new features and bug fixes. These fixes address issues where devices intermittently crash and reboot during normal use, unexpectedly shut down during WhatsApp video calls, and display a black, unresponsive screen after ending a phone call.
Fixes address system UI, fonts, and apps rendering at an abnormally small scale regardless of configured display size settings. The update also fixes in-progress lock screen notifications overlapping with other UI elements and causing stuttering panel animations. A glitch where the pin icon changes position next to pinned apps in the share sheet is resolved, along with a Quick Settings Bluetooth subtitle misaligned to the right. The update resolves the Internet Quick Settings tile displaying persistent text when mobile data is active without Wi-Fi, and addresses the media output dialog ignoring the monochrome system theme when external audio devices are connected. Additionally, fixes prevent screen recording from freezing and stopping frame capture after screen rotation, and stop the app drawer from unexpectedly closing when switching keyboard language.
Network fixes address cellular data, MMS, and hotspot services failing to connect on Dish Network. Issues where VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi calling are unavailable on the IT&E network, as well as Wi-Fi calling being unavailable on the OXIO network, are also resolved. Fixes resolve Bluetooth pairing failures caused by connection timeouts when attempting to pair with a device, and stop a paired watch from continuing to ring after an incoming call is answered on the phone. High idle battery drain caused by motion sensors remaining active after using Face Unlock or the camera is also addressed.
For applications and developers, fixes resolve the Airbnb app failing to connect when attempting to send messages, and the Terminal app failing to launch the Linux development environment virtual machine after installation. The release also fixes Wi-Fi Aware failing to establish subsequent data paths with a no interfaces available error after releasing an accept-any responder network request during connection confirmation. Internal PublishedApi declarations triggering unexpected API lint and source compatibility check errors are also resolved. In addition, the company is also expanding One UI 9.0 software across Galaxy devices, with availability checkable through Settings > Digital Wellbeing.
Luiza Mosneagu is Reviews Editor at Droid Tools. A psychologist by training and tech writer by passion, she has tested over 60 Android devices since 2020 - always for a minimum of two weeks before writing a word. Her focus is camera quality, everyday usability, and cutting through marketing claims to tell you what a device is actually like to live with.
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