Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 Rolls Out: Bug Fixes, Accessibility, and Desktop Improvements

Google has released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3, primarily focused on fixing bugs and enhancing accessibility and desktop-mode features for Pixel devices. The update also includes the July 2025 security patch and introduces new usability improvements like a keyboard magnifier and taskbar shortcuts.

Key Highlights

Keyboard Magnifier: A new accessibility feature under Settings > Accessibility > Magnification allows full-screen zoom on the keyboard helpful for users with low vision.
Desktop Mode Taskbar Shortcuts: In desktop layouts, long-press app icons to pin or unpin them on the taskbar.
Bug Fixes Galore: This update addresses issues like launcher display errors, missing notification icons, unexpected reboots, camera UI faults, media player glitches, and status bar padding all based on community and developer feedback.

New Features	Bug Fixes
Keyboard magnifier	Notification glitches
Taskbar pin/unpin	Media player issues
–	Launcher crashes
–	Status bar padding
–	Camera black-screen bug
–	Kernel restart problems
–	July 2025 security patch

Who Can Install?

Since July 17, the QPR1 Beta 3 (build BP31.250610.004) has been rolling out via OTA to users enrolled in the Android Beta program spanning from Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 devices, including Fold and Tablet models.

Final Thoughts

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 may lack flashy new features, but its value lies in polishing key areas: accessibility, desktop usability, and stability. The keyboard magnifier demonstrates Google’s growing attention to inclusivity, while taskbar pinning improves productivity on larger screens. With core bugs and security patches resolved, this version brings Android 16 closer to a mature and reliable user experience.