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Google Rolls Out Android 17 Beta 2, AI Privacy Enhancements

5/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel 6-10 devices and the Android Emulator in the United States on May 6, 2026.
The update is identified as build CP31.260423.012 A1 and includes the April 2026 security patch (2026-04-05).
It adds an updated Privacy dashboard description for AI-assistant activity and a new Quick Settings edit icon.
It resolves the Terminal app launch failure (Issue #501751748), lock-screen date and weather overlap (Issue #498106709), and several other bugs.

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Story summary

Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel 6-10 devices and the Android Emulator in the United States on May 6, 2026.
The update is identified as build CP31.260423.012 A1 and includes the April 2026 security patch (2026-04-05).
It adds an updated Privacy dashboard description for AI-assistant activity and a new Quick Settings edit icon.
It resolves the Terminal app launch failure (Issue #501751748), lock-screen date and weather overlap (Issue #498106709), and several other bugs.