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Everything new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]

The big Material 3 Expressive redesign we’ve waiting for is here with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel today.

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 Beta 4.1 screenshots appear on the left and QPR1 Beta 1 on the right.

If you want to quickly install Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Pixel 9a, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.

Updating…

Feedback survey

Bug: Battery health is ‘Unsupported’

  • Happening regardless of device

‘Check for update’ screen redesign

Fingerprint Unlock redesign + ‘Check enrolled fingerprints’

Wallpaper shape and weather ‘Effects’

App info redesign

Recents redesign with drop-down options

  • More
  • Large screen layout also redesigned

Volume slider + panel redesign

Audio sharing

Wallpaper & Style redesign

App list redesign

  • Now a sheet instead of being fullscreen

Notifications redesign

Settings app redesign

Lockscreen redesign

  • At a Glance moves to the bottom of the large clock
  • When it’s the corner clock, the day/date and temperature move to the right

New homecreen grid sizes

Quick Settings redesign

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