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October 2026 Android 17 Pixel Update - Build ID: CP3A.261005.002.A1 (Pixel 6 & 7 series, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold), CP3A.261005.005 (Pixel 8~10 series), CD1A.261005.003 (Pixel 11 series) Changes - Apps [Pixel 8~11 series]: Fix for issue causing the virtual keyboard to occasionally not appear when interacting with search input fields - Audio [Pixel 8~10 series]: Fix for issue occasionally causing audio noise or distortion in ringtone during certain VoIP calls - Sensors [Pixel 11 series]: Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos or recorded videos to save in the incorrect orientation Download: Factory Images | OTA Images Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin #Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

October 2026 Pixel Buds Update - software release_6.144 (available for Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a) Changes - Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation (for Pixel Buds Pro 2) - Enhanced Live Translate - Change audio settings with your voice (powered by Gemini) - Tap to Mute (available with Pixel phones only) - Auto-pause media while sleeping Changes: Pixel Buds Community #Updates #Buds @PixelHubUpdates

BREAKING: Googlebooks bootloader is officially unlockable with Magisk root support Google has officially documented bootloader unlocking on the GoogleBook support page. Magisk doesn't support Headless System User Mode (HSUM) out of the box, and USB flashing requires special cables, but John Wu has already developed fixes for both and will share setup details soon to root the GoogleBooks. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Googlebook-gets-unlocked-Bootloader-unlocking-paves-the-way-for-Magisk-root.1415945.0.html

Fitbit Edge will sit in-between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5 https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fitbit-Charge-6-successor-leaks-with-a-domed-display-and-elevation-tracking.1415694.0.html

The Android 17 QPR 1 update for Google Pixel devices contains a regression in the Pixel kernel driver tree, causing stuttering, lag, and outright freezes under memory pressure. Unfortunately, this buggy QPR 1 stable update, which includes numerous UI bugs and performance issues, is also the last update for the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 devices. https://nitter.space/GrapheneOS/status/2106050557378994538

This is Google's quality update for the stable QPR 1 and to make it worse, this is also the last update Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 devices https://nitter.space/GrapheneOS/status/2106050557378994538

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 - Build ID: DP11.260918.006, DP11.260918.005 (Pixel 11 series) - August 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.32.34 Fixes: - Audio output device cannot be switched while playing audio from apps without active media controls. - Apps crash when attempting to start a foreground service from a Quick Settings tile. - Application icons in the app menu display with excessive spacing. - App previews fail to display in the recent apps screen. - NFC service crashes with DeadObjectException and stops detecting tags after the initial scan on Android 16. - Device freezes and becomes unresponsive when unlocking with the fingerprint sensor. - Device crashes when selecting the require eyes to be open option in Face Unlock settings. - MediaPlayer crashes when handling non-ASCII audio attribute tags. - Applications freeze and trigger an Application Not Responding (ANR) error when launched. - Camera feed is rotated 90 degrees when using video calling apps on an external display in desktop mode. - User interface issues when navigating back to the home screen from an app. - Unexpected dot displayed on the Mobile Data icon in Quick Settings. - Front camera fails to function while screen recording is active. - Calling apps crash with ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException when handling calls immediately after device reboot. - eSIM profile cannot be enabled and silently reverts to off in Settings. - Excessive battery drain during idle when Flip to Shh is enabled. - Settings app crashes when opening battery settings. - Audio playback stops on active LHDC v5 Bluetooth devices when a second connected device disconnects. - com.android.phone crash loop and complete loss of cellular service when the modem reports unexpected SIM slot indices. - Wi-Fi fails to automatically reconnect during background wakes when hardware PNO scans fail or are unsupported. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 - Build ID: CP41.260831.007.A3, CP41.260831.011 (Pixel 11 series) - August 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.28.33 - Known issue: Pixel 11 Pro Fold users may have to re-enroll Face Unlock. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 - Build ID: CP41.260831.007 - August 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.28.33 Fixes - A visual regression causing letterboxed content to leak through the status bar during activity transitions. - The screensaver displays a blank screen while charging. - Unexpected device reboots on Pixel 9 Pro Fold when initializing the camera viewfinder in third-party applications. - Locked applications could not be dismissed using swipe gestures in Recents. - A system kernel crash causing devices to unexpectedly reboot when third-party applications requested simultaneous camera and microphone access during biometric identity verification. - An issue that caused device crashes, reboots, or hangs when scrolling. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Google stabulity in the latest QPR 1 stable Android 17 September build even after running 69 betas 🥀

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 - Build ID: CP41.260828.004.A8, CP41.260828.005.A6 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7/Pro/7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet) - August 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.28.33 Fixes - Changing a Bluetooth device type in settings failed to update its icon visually. - A system stability issue that caused unexpected device reboots during continuous UI scrolling in media-heavy applications. - Pressing hardware volume buttons while casting media prevented the system volume slider UI from displaying. - Fixed a text-rendering issue that caused unexpected background highlights to appear when typing in search fields, and resolved a navigation routing issue that prevented Private Space from unlocking correctly. - Enhanced HDR mode remained enabled despite being turned off in user settings. - Launching Google Wallet via the power button shortcut caused the touchscreen to become unresponsive. - Camera crashes during panorama processing. - Bluetooth audio experiences noise and distortion after completing or answering a call. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Android Canary 2609 - Build ID: ZP11.260821.010 - Support for Pixel 11 devices will be added with the next Canary release - Require unlock for Quick Settings (off by default) Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker More info: Android Developers #Updates #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

September 2026 Pixel Drop The following features are available on every supported Pixel devices except Pixel Tablet: - Pixel VIPs updates: New widget options, quick actions to send a call or text from the home screen, new glanceable notification badges and switch effortlessly between VIPs using the bottom floating menu. - Harry Potter Audiobook Packs - Scam Detection on Gboard and expands to new regions: While typing a response to a suspicious message, a "Likely scam" warning chip will appear right above the keys (available in the U.S. only). Meanwhile, Scam Detection in notifications is coming to 9 new countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and the United Kingdom), alongside with 6 new languages. -- Pause Point: Now on Pixel 6 and newer devices. More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog #Updates #A17 #Pixel #Drop @PixelHubUpdates

September 2026 WearOS 7 Pixel Watch Update - Build ID: CP3A.260905.002, CP3A.260905.002.E1 (Pixel Watch 2) - One Hand Gestures App Expansions [3+]: Double pinch to open At a Glance, notification center, scroll through Gemini response, cards in Wallet app, workout metrics, Google Maps views, manage Recorder app; Wrist turn gesture for universal back navigation - Gemini Personalisation which delivers personalised responses by learning from past conversations and connected Google apps - Raise to talk improvements [4+] Download: Factory Images | OTA Images Changes: Pixel Watch Community | Wear OS Security Bulletin | Pixel Watch Security Bulletin #Updates #W7 #Watch @PixelHubUpdates

September 2026 Android 17 Pixel Update - Build ID: CP3A.260905.009 Notable fixes (for all devices) - Google app crash - Game lag, choppy framerates, and increased device temperatures during graphics-intensive tasks - On-device intelligence features stop working when force dark mode is enabled - Mobile networks or unexpected service interruptions - Media player controls lacked surface animations issue - Crash when connecting or disconnecting an external display - System crash that could occur when tapping a folder on the taskbar in Overview mode - Notifications partially cut off on the lock screen - 'Shape' live effect for wallpapers failed to properly separate the subject from the background - Empty notification shade message did not immediately update to the correct language after changing the device's system language - Issue that causes text to overlap in notifications - Improve performance and reduced lag (jank) when opening the Internet panel from the quick settings shade Download: Factory Images | OTA Images Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin #Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 - Build ID: CP41.260814.003.A2 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7/Pro/7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet), CP41.260814.003.B1 - August 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.28.33 Fixes - Enabling the "render apps below the cutout area" developer setting caused a transparent status bar on the launcher after exiting fullscreen video playback. - Thermal management issue that caused devices to overheat and unexpectedly reboot during use. - An issue preventing screen mirroring to external USB-C XR glasses. - Gesture navigation became unresponsive when rendering apps below the display cutout. - The 80% battery limit optimization caused excessive charge times during the final 2% threshold. - A launcher UI issue where searching for apps in the app drawer failed to process text input. - Invoking the power menu via hardware buttons caused a missing background blur effect behind the navigation bar. - An issue where phone call audio defaulted to the phone speaker instead of connected Bluetooth devices. - Recents app switcher rendering bug - An audio service resource lock triggered during screen recording until a device restart. - System UI visual inconsistency. - A low-contrast rendering issue in dark mode where the connected Wi-Fi settings cog icon was barely visible. - Enabling 3D mode on connected smart glasses resulted in a blank screen. - A User Interface issue that prevented the notification bar from being pulled all the way down. - An issue where WebGL applications could freeze or crash the browser process. - Low-light Face Unlock failures bypassed Fingerprint Unlock and forced PIN entry. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Due to the diffuser added over the flashlight for the new HiLight feature, the Pixel 11 series flashlight appears noticeably dimmer than on previous Pixel models. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-s-new-HiLight-feature-makes-its-flashlight-noticeably-dimmer-than-the-flashlights-on-previous-Pixels.1376423.0.html

Pixel 11 Pro teardown gives our first look inside Google's new HiLight feature A teardown of the Pixel 11 Pro has given our first look underneath the new HiLight feature which replaced the temperature sensor on the rear visor. Disassembly confirms the module features 8 physical RGB LEDs placed in a circular layout with a flashlight at the center and an optical diffuser is placed on top of them. More details: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-11-Pro-teardown-reveals-8-RGB-LEDs-as-the-secret-behind-HiLight.1376408.0.html

Who actually needs to buy a Pixel 11 for the exclusive HiLight feature? You can now get it running on any Android device 🤫 (except RGB colors) Coming soon