Google to Reissue Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Following Critical Bug Fix
Google has confirmed the imminent return of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 after pulling the update last week due to a critical bug. The software caused system UI crashes when desktop mode was enabled, leading to bootlooping issues on affected Pixel devices. Sources indicate the fixed version should reappear for download sometime this week.
Update Withdrawal and Confirmation
Google has confirmed that Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 will be re-released this week after being abruptly pulled due to a significant software bug that caused system instability, according to reports from Android Authority. The problematic update, which was briefly available last week for eligible Pixel devices, triggered system UI crashes when users attempted to enable desktop mode functionality, leading to bootlooping issues that rendered some devices temporarily unusable.
