Google Locks Android 17 QPR2 APIs in Beta 4, Fixing Pixel Overheating and 80% Charging Bugs
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Updated · Android Central · Sep 1
Google Locks Android 17 QPR2 APIs in Beta 4, Fixing Pixel Overheating and 80% Charging Bugs
3 articles · Updated · Android Central · Sep 1
Summary
Beta 4 pushes Android 17 QPR2 to Platform Stability, locking the API surface and shifting the release into its final polish phase ahead of broader rollout.
Google used the build to fix several Pixel pain points, including overheating and unexpected reboots, broken gesture navigation, Recents glitches, Bluetooth call-audio routing, and the 80% battery-limit feature stalling near full charge.
Hardware and security fixes also landed: USB-C XR mirroring and 3D smart-glasses display issues were resolved, low-light Face Unlock improved, and USSD-based call-forwarding commands now face tighter limits and confirmation prompts.
671MB downloads were reported on some devices, and early Reddit feedback called Beta 4 the most stable QPR2 build yet, though some testers still saw oversized text, lower display resolution, and lingering Bluetooth routing problems.
July 20 marked Beta 1, followed by Beta 2 on August 3 and Beta 3 11 days later; Pixel 11 support is still listed as coming soon.