Google Releases Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 to Resolve Pixel Bootloop Problems with Specific Installation Conditions
Google has swiftly deployed Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 to fix bootlooping problems caused by the previous beta release. The update specifically targets Pixel devices still running Beta 2, with multiple recovery options available for affected users. According to reports, this emergency release contains no additional features beyond resolving the critical boot issue.
Emergency Beta Update Addresses Critical Pixel Issue
Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 less than a week after pulling the problematic Beta 3 version, according to recent developer reports. The rapid response comes after numerous Pixel users experienced bootlooping devices when attempting to install the previous beta update. Sources indicate the issue specifically affected devices with the Desktop Experience developer toggle enabled, leading to what analysts describe as a “soft bricking” situation that prevented normal device operation.