Google rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch

Source: 9to5Google

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 rollout

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out to Pixel devices today, almost four weeks after the last release. Despite the version number, this is not Beta 3.

Google has indicated that the Android 17 Beta is coming soon:

Build numbers

• CP11.251209.009 – Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, and 7 Pro
• CP11.251209.009.A1 – All remaining devices

The previous update was CP11.251209.007.A1. Google’s release notes do not specify what has been fixed:

OTA size

• ~123 MB on a Pixel 9a
• ~98.39 MB on the Pixel 10

OTA images are also available (Pixel 10 series excluded):

Supported devices & security patch

This is the January 2026 security patch and is available for all supported devices, including:

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, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Details:

If you were previously enrolled in Android 16 QPR3 Beta (and have not opted out), you will automatically receive QPR3 Beta 2.1 and any future beta updates.