Google recently published Android 16 QPR1 BETA 3.1 which was the last beta update of the quarterly version of September (QPR). Those whose pixels directed the beta software and wanted to withdraw used the stable Android 16 QPR1 outing to jump from the beta track without having to perform a software. However, all pixel users in the beta version who asked to withdraw from the beta program received the stable update for any reason Even if it was expelled by Google two weeks ago.
Pixel users are stuck on Android 16 QPR1 BETA 3.1 may have to wait for the October security patch to be published
Those still on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 has problems with Google Wallet / Pay and VPN. For example, the Pixel version only of VPN by Google will not work with QPR1 Beta 3.1. It will only display an error message which indicates that the VPN “is not available for this account”. The opening of the Google portfolio is reflected in a message that says: “Your device does not meet the safety requirements. This device can be rooted or run unprotiated software. Contact your device manufacturer or visit Google Wallet for more information.”
The latest version of Android 16 QPR2 was Beta 2 on September 17. | Image Credit-phonearena
There are speculations according to which Google is waiting for the October 2025 security patch to be ready before sending another stable version than those with Android 16 QPR1 BETA 3.1 can use to jump from the beta track without incurring penalty.
Pixel users are stuck on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 have problems with Google Wallet and Google Pay. | Credit-Imgur image
Some pixel users still on QPR1 beta 3.1 have problems with the Google portfolio and more
You may not know the QPR updates, but you may know them by the most familiar name of “Pixel Function Drops”. These are quarterly updates for Pixel phones which add new features to all Pixel models which are eligible for update. Speaking of this, the following pixel devices are eligible to receive pixel features this year:
Pixel 9, 9 pro, 9 pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a (until August 2031)
Pixel 8, 8 pro, 8a (until October 2030)
Pixel Fold (until June 2028)
Pixel Tablet (until June 2028)
Pixel 7, 7 pro, 7a) 2022 – 2023 until October 2027 (5 years old)
Pixel 6 Series (6, 6 pro, 6a) 2021 – 2022 until October 2026 (5 years old)
We have already released Google QPR1 which took place this month (September 2025). This leaves the following:
QPR2 which should take place in December
QPR3 which should take place in March 2026
Three QPR updates are published each year.
Google published Android 16 Last June, which means that we should expect that Android 17 will be released next June. Eligible models should remain the Pixel 6 series and later.
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