Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is now available for various Pixel devices, reflecting a significant update nearly four weeks after the previous release. The update weighs in at 123 MB for the Pixel 9a and 98.39 MB for the Pixel 10. This release, identified as CP11.251209.009, is applicable to models including the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, and 7 Pro, while it also includes CP11.251209.009.A1 for other devices.
The update retains the January 2026 security patch and is accessible to all supported devices, including the Pixel 8 series and Pixel Fold. Notably, the last update was CP11.251209.007.A1, but specific fixes in this version have not been disclosed by Google. Users enrolled in the Android 16 QPR3 Beta will receive this update automatically if they remain opted-in.
OTA images are available, although the Pixel 10 series is excluded again from this rollout. As the update continues to develop, users are encouraged to keep their devices current to benefit from ongoing improvements.