Just under a month after its last major update, Google is pushing out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to Pixel devices enrolled in the beta program.
This release, build BP31.250610.009, arrives with the July 2025 security patch and is available for a wide range of Pixel hardware — from the Pixel 6 to the brand-new Pixel 9 series, including foldables, the Pixel Tablet, and all the “a” models.
Eligible Devices:
Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a
Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
What’s Fixed in Beta 3.1
This update is heavy on stability improvements and bug fixes. Here are the highlights:
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Wi-Fi Stability – Reduced random reboots by improving how network statistics are processed.
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Context Hub Memory Leaks – Optimized memory use for this low-power sensor hub, preventing crashes and instability.
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Home Screen Glitches – Fixed missing pinned apps/search bar and resolved an issue with widgets failing to load.
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Notification Shade Issues – Overlapping notifications, large gaps, and clipping problems are gone, plus improved animations.
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Unexpected Restarts – Multiple fixes for random reboots, especially during or after OTA updates.
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Foldable UI Fixes – Corrected misaligned Quick Settings layouts and padding on unfolded devices.
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Camera Sensor Crash – Fixed hangs during unlock caused by the Ambient Light Sensor.
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Lock Screen Media Player – No more disappearing or frozen playback controls.
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Audio Call Problems – Fixed muted audio when switching from voice to video calls; resolved memory corruption during calls.
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Bluetooth Stability – Fixed crashes caused by unsupported packet types.
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Visual Bugs – Removed black bars after exiting full-screen apps, fixed screen flickers when opening apps from notifications.
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Typing & Input Reliability – Addressed rare cases where typing would stop working in apps.
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Media Transfer Stability – Fixed crashes when connected to a computer for media transfer.
Overall, this is one of the more substantial bug-fix updates we’ve seen in recent beta cycles — a clear sign Google is polishing up for the public release.
