Beta testing for Android’s most significant redesign in years is well underway. Google has released Android 16 QPR1 Betas 1, 1.1, and 2 in June alone, and while the stable version isn’t expected until September, another update has been introduced. Today, Google announced Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 on Reddit, and it is already being rolled out to eligible devices.
This update is about 5MB in size and is not groundbreaking but introduces several essential fixes as detailed in the release notes. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 comes with a few key improvements. It resolves the issue of the “Approve” button in Device Admin settings being transparent and invisible, fixes a lockscreen sound toggle that incorrectly shows as off while sounds still play, and addresses a launcher crash that occurs when swiping up from the bottom.
One of the significant fixes tackles problems where the back button and swipe gesture would not register, forcing users to restart their phones to regain functionality. This issue has also affected people using the stable version of Android 16, but they will have to wait a little longer for the fix since this latest update is exclusively for those in the Android Beta Program. Google had acknowledged this bug in previous communications and indicated that a resolution would come soon.
Users on the stable channel can expect to see the fix along with the July security patches in the next couple of weeks. This update, with a build number of BP31.250523.010, is already appearing on various Pixel devices. The relatively small size ensures quick installation, usually taking less than 30 minutes.
It is available to all Google devices, including phones, tablets, and foldables starting from the Pixel 6, as long as they are enrolled in the beta program. Users can check for the update in their settings.
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