Google ignores Pixel 9 Professional XL in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 rollout

Google dropped the first Android 16 QPR1 beta in mid-Might, bringing its new Materials 3 Expressive design to suitable Pixel telephones for the primary time. Earlier immediately, Google dropped a minor Beta 1.1 construct, addressing a boatload of bugfixes with its new Expressive redesign. Surprisingly, the QPR1 Beta 1.1 is on the market for all suitable Pixel telephones apart from the Pixel 9 Professional XL.

After the brand new beta went reside, Android Police tipster Moshe seen the OTA not exhibiting up for obtain on his Pixel 9 Professional XL. Even the manufacturing unit and OTA pictures of the brand new construct are lacking from Google’s manufacturing unit picture web site.

This doesn’t look like an oversight on Google’s half, as a number of Pixel 9 Professional XL customers on Reddit affirm not receiving the brand new beta. So, save your self the difficulty of repeatedly hitting the ‘Verify for updates’ button in hopes of downloading the A1 construct.

Extra importantly, Google doesn’t checklist the Pixel 9 Professional XL in its checklist of eligible gadgets for Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1, which incorporates each different Pixel, ranging from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel Pill. So, this seems to be an intentional transfer by the corporate. It might have encountered some last-minute points with the Pixel 9 Professional XL’s BP31.250502.008.A1 construct, prompting it to delay the replace.

For such a small replace, which weighs solely 6.5-8MB, Google should have hit a surprisingly massive snag to take this step. If that is the case, hopefully the corporate will roll out the A1 construct for its flagship XL Pixel within the subsequent day or two.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 focuses on squashing the Expressive bugs

Google’s official launch notes for the most recent Android 16 QPR1 beta spotlight a concentrate on fixing UI-related points. This features a bug that brought about the navigation buttons to change into unresponsive within the app drawer or recents app display. It additionally fixes a crash when opening the consequences panel in wallpaper. If you’re already operating the most recent QPR beta in your Pixel, be certain to seize the latest construct for a extra refined expertise.

There’s nonetheless no official phrase on when Google will launch the secure Android 16 replace. Leaks pointed to a doable June 3 rollout, however that date has already come and gone.

Thanks: Moshe!