Android 17 QPR2 is rolling out a month early with the November 2026 Feature Drop and security patch. The update is available for the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold.
There are Pixel fixes across Apps, Audio, Battery & Charging, Bluetooth, Camera, Connectivity, Display & Graphics, Framework, Performance, Sensors, System, Telephony, and User Interface.
There are 135 security issues resolved in the Android 17 November patch dated 2026-11-01 and 97 for 2026-11-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical.
The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists 166 additional security fixes. The OTAs are now available for sideloading:
- Pixel 6a: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 7: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 7 Pro: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 7a: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel Tablet: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel Fold: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 8: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 8 Pro: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 8a: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 9: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 9a: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 10: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 10 Pro: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 10 Pro XL: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 10a: CP4A.261105.040.A1
- Pixel 11: CP4A.261105.040.D1
- Pixel 11 Pro: CP4A.261105.040.D1
- Pixel 11 Pro XL: CP4A.261105.040.D1
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold: CP4A.261105.040.D1
- Pixel 11: CP4A.261105.040.B2
- Pixel 11 Pro: CP4A.261105.040.B2
- Pixel 11 Pro XL: CP4A.261105.040.B2
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold: CP4A.261105.040.B2
Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 17 QPR2 November update changelog:
*[1] Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold
*[2] Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[3] Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- Fix for issue causing the virtual keyboard to occasionally not appear when interacting with search input fields*[1]
- Fix for issue causing unintended audio feedback while scrolling through Sound & Vibration settings*[1]
- General stability and performance improvements for home screen clock widgets*[1]
- Fix for issue causing media volume to unexpectedly increase when triggering voice commands under certain conditions*[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing audio noise or distortion in ringtone during certain VoIP calls*[2]
- Fix for issue causing charging indicator to display when no charger is connected under certain conditions*[1]
- General stability and background performance improvements for Bluetooth device connectivity*[1]
- General stability and connection reliability improvements for Bluetooth accessories under certain conditions*[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to not save properly under certain conditions *[3]
- General stability and performance improvements for Adaptive Connectivity Services under certain conditions*[1]
- General stability and performance improvements for Google App and system applications under certain conditions*[1]
- General improvements for display stability and performance under certain conditions*[1]
- General stability and performance improvements for core system services*[1]
- General stability and performance improvements for Google App and system applications under certain conditions*[1]
- Fix for occasional system stutter and performance issues affecting animation smoothness while scrolling across apps*[1]
- Fix for issue causing unexpected background battery drain related to sensor service management under certain conditions*[3]
- General stability and performance improvements for Google App and system applications under certain conditions*[1]
- General performance improvements for device restart and startup times under certain conditions*[3]
- Fix for issue causing user interface elements or notifications to occasionally display incorrectly*[1]
- Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi Calling status notification to not display after device restart under certain carrier conditions*[1]
- Fix for issue causing app thumbnails in Overview to remain stuck in locked state*[1]
- Fix for issue causing dynamic system theming colors to shift unexpectedly under certain conditions*[1]
- Fix for issue causing notification content to be difficult to read after applying certain system theme colors*[1]
- Fix for issue causing notification shade to occasionally not expand with swipe down gesture*[1]
- Fix for issue causing Wallpaper & style app to close unexpectedly after applying lockscreen clock styles*[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing taskbar icons or layout to behave inconsistently*[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing app selection when switching apps from Overview*[1]
- Fix for issue preventing notification snooze options from expanding properly under certain conditions*[1]
- Fix for issue preventing Quick Switch navigation gesture from working when Circle to Search is active*[1]
- General improvements for network connection stability and call performance under certain conditions*[1]
- General stability and performance improvements for fingerprint recognition and unlock screen transitions*[1]
- General stability and reliability improvements for System UI components*[1]
- General stability and rendering improvements for media player notifications*[1]
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