Updated November 11, 2026
Quick answer: Google started rolling out Android 17 QPR2 to Pixel phones on November 10, 2026, together with the November 2026 Pixel Drop. It’s available for the Pixel 6a and newer (not the original Pixel 6 or 6 Pro). To get it, go to Settings > System > System update and tap Check for update.
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Google released this update a month earlier than its usual quarterly schedule. It brings a new color picker, new Quick Settings tiles, status bar controls and a batch of Pixel Drop features. It’s also the first stable update since Google tested a fix for the stuttering and freezing that many Pixel owners have had since Android 17 QPR1.
Which Pixel Phones Get Android 17 QPR2?
| Series | Models |
|---|---|
| Pixel 11 | Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, 11 Pro Fold |
| Pixel 10 | Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a |
| Pixel 9 | Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a |
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a |
| Pixel 7 | Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a |
| Others | Pixel 6a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold |
Why Didn’t My Pixel 6 Get It?
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro aren’t on the list. Google’s five years of updates for those phones ended with the October 2026 update, so they won’t get Android 17 QPR2 or new security patches. The Pixel 6a is still supported.
How to Install Android 17 QPR2 Now
- Connect to Wi-Fi and plug in your Pixel.
- Open Settings.
- Tap System, then System update.
- Tap Check for update.
- Tap Download and install, then Restart now when it’s ready.
Not showing yet? Google rolls updates out in waves, so it can take a few days to reach every phone. Check again once a day.
On the Android Beta? Beta users get a small update to the final version. To leave the beta without wiping your phone, wait for this stable update to install, then opt out.
What’s New in Android 17 QPR2
New Color Picker and Theme Styles
In Wallpaper & style, a new palette icon lets you pick your accent color with a Select a color slider. You can then choose a Neutral, Soft, Bright or Bold style.
Status Bar Controls
You can now choose which notification icons show in the status bar (All, Priority or None), and turn the Mute, Vibrate and Battery percentage icons on or off.
New Quick Settings Tiles
Two new tiles: Audio streams and Voice broadcast.
Battery Icon Outline
The battery icon in Quick Settings gets an outline while charging or when Battery Saver is on.
New Long-Press Menu on the Home Screen
Long-pressing the home screen shows a redesigned menu.
New Settings Pages
Settings adds a Private Compute Core log, an Agents dashboard and a single place for Notification intelligence controls.
November 2026 Pixel Drop Features
The Pixel Drop arrives alongside the update. Not every feature reaches every Pixel:
| Feature | What it does | Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Custom icon styles | 10 new app icon styles | Pixel 6a and newer |
| Pixel Search | Search apps, settings, the web and your own content from the app drawer | Pixel 6 and newer |
| Unit conversion in Calculator | Inline math, unit conversion and live exchange rates | Pixel 6a and newer |
| Pixel VIPs live location | See your VIPs’ location and battery in contact cards and widgets | Pixel 6a and newer |
| Automatic Transit Mode | Turns on automatically when you’re on public transit | Pixel 6a and newer |
| Create My Widget | Describe a widget in plain words and Gemini builds it | Pixel 10 and 11 |
| Gemini Intelligence (Rambler) | Removes filler words and formats your voice typing | Pixel 10 series |
| Gemini app automation | Gemini can order groceries, rides and food, and book tables | Pixel 10 series |
| Gemini calls for you | Gemini calls businesses to change bookings or check stock (US) | Pixel 10 and newer |
| Extreme Battery Charging | New charging mode | Pixel 10 series |
| Gemini Call Screen | A conversational assistant screens your calls | Pixel 11 |
| Pixel Solver | AI help for multi-step problems in Calculator | Pixel 11 and newer |
| HiLight for Google Messages | Flashes for messages from favorite contacts | Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, Pro Fold |
Does Android 17 QPR2 Fix the Pixel Lag and Freezing?
Since Android 17 QPR1, many Pixel owners (Pixel 6a through Pixel 10) have reported stuttering animations and freezes lasting a few seconds, with the Pixel 10 reported as the worst hit.
In October, Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 with one fix in its changelog: “Severe UI stuttering and multi-second freezes.” Android 17 QPR2 is the finished version of that beta, so the fix is expected to be included. Google hasn’t listed it separately in the stable release notes yet, and we’ll update this post once owners confirm it.
If You Used the Temporary Lag Workaround
Many owners used a two-step workaround while waiting. Once QPR2 is installed and your phone runs smoothly, switch both settings back:
- Turn Battery Health Assistance back on: Settings > Battery > Battery health.
- Reset the background process limit: Settings > System > Developer options > Background process limit, then choose Standard limit.
Still Laggy After Updating?
- Restart your Pixel. The first boot after an update finishes some background work.
- Give it a day. Phones often feel slower for a few hours while apps are optimized.
- Free up storage if it’s almost full.
- If it’s still bad, the two workaround settings above are a safe temporary fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Android 17 QPR2 coming out?
It started rolling out on November 10, 2026. It can take a few days to reach every Pixel.
Which Pixels get Android 17 QPR2?
The Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 series and every newer Pixel, plus the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro don’t get it.
Why isn’t Android 17 QPR2 showing on my Pixel?
Google sends updates in waves. Go to Settings > System > System update and tap Check for update once a day.
Does Android 17 QPR2 fix lag on Pixel 10?
The fix for “severe UI stuttering and multi-second freezes” was tested in QPR2 Beta 7.1, and the stable release is built from that beta. It’s expected to fix it, but Google hasn’t confirmed this in the stable notes yet.
Will the Pixel 6 get Android 17 QPR2?
No. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro reached the end of their five years of updates in October 2026. The Pixel 6a is still supported.
Does Android 17 QPR2 wipe my phone?
No. Installing it normally doesn’t erase anything. It’s still smart to back up first.
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