Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Rolls Out with Important Fixes

Google has taken another step toward releasing the stable version of Android 16’s first big quarterly update.

The new Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 is now live, bringing a long list of bug fixes that move it closer to the public launch.

This update is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8 series, and the new Pixel 9 models.

Anyone with a Pixel phone enrolled in Google’s Android Beta Program will automatically get the update.

QPR stands for “Quarterly Platform Release,” and Beta 3.1 is the latest test version before the stable build arrives.

While the previous Beta 3 came out nearly a month ago, this follow-up update is mainly about fine-tuning.

It addresses several bugs and improves overall system stability, making it a solid step toward the final version.

According to reports, the update is quite large for a patch focused on fixes. That’s a sign that Google is ironing out the last major issues before the stable rollout.

The company is expected to push the stable QPR1 update on September 3, right before its next Pixel Feature Drop.

While Google is polishing Android 16, Samsung is also making moves with its own version of the software.

The company recently expanded its One UI 8 Beta Program to include the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung has big plans for September as well. The tech giant aims to launch the stable One UI 8 (based on Android 16) for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.

Other Galaxy devices, including more phones, foldables, and tablets, will join the beta testing phase in the coming weeks.

With both Google and Samsung preparing stable updates, the next few weeks could be busy for Android users.

Pixel owners in the Beta Program can expect a smoother experience thanks to the fixes in QPR1 Beta 3.1, while those waiting for the stable release won’t have to wait long.

If Google sticks to the expected timeline, the September 3 rollout will mark the official arrival of Android 16 QPR1 for the public.

Until then, Beta 3.1 is helping ensure that the release will be as polished and bug-free as possible.