TL;DR
- Google has officially released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 for Tensor-powered Pixel devices.
- Users enrolled in the Android Beta program will automatically receive the OTA update.
- Installing this update keeps you on the beta channel until March 2026 unless you opt out and install the data-wiping downgrade OTA.
Google has officially kicked off the beta program for its third and final quarterly platform release of Android 16. Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, letting adventurous users try out some of the new features coming in the March 2026 Android update.
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