Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 factory images surface for Pixel devices (download links inside)

Update (Nov. 12, 2025): The OTA update is now rolling out to all eligible Google Pixel devices with bug fixes. According to Google, this update “primarily contains fixes that enhance device stability” by addressing the issue where Pixel devices “froze and wouldn’t respond from the lock screen.”

Original article follows:

Google appears to be gearing up to push out yet another quick patch for its current platform preview, as factory images for a new Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 update have surfaced online. The discovery covers every currently eligible device, ranging from the Pixel 6 series all the way up to the latest Pixel 10 series, and includes the Pixel Tablet.

While there is currently no official announcement from Google (and the OTA update is not yet live), the fact that the full factory images have popped up hints at an imminent release. This sudden appearance of the build files strongly suggests Google is making final preparations for a crucial stability update before the eventual QPR2 stable rollout.

What we know about Beta 3.3

The new maintenance update has been identified with the following details, although the changelog remains a mystery for now:

• Build number BP41.250916.015 for Pixel 6 series, with a variant BP41.250916.015.A1 for other Pixels.
• The security patch level remains at October 2025, unchanged from the previous Beta 3.2.
• Google Play Services version is 25.34.34.

Notably, the update remains hidden, and Google has not yet provided an official post on the Android Beta subreddit or its developer blog. This latest release, however, is a clear sign that Google is aggressively trying to put the troubled Beta 3 cycle behind it.

Here are the download links:

• Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 6A
• Pixel 7 | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 7A
• 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 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold
• Pixel Fold | Pixel Tablet

The turbulent journey of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3

The rapid-fire releases of 3.1 and 3.2 underscore the instability Google faced with the original Beta 3 build.

The initial Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 arrived in mid-October but was quickly halted after a severe SystemUI crash bug was discovered, which was reportedly linked to the experimental desktop mode feature. A subsequent Beta 3.1 was released to address the crashing issue, but this patch unfortunately introduced an issue where users were unable to correctly modify their lock screen clock styles. This necessitated yet another update, Beta 3.2, to finally patch the lock screen annoyance.

Now, with Beta 3.3 ready to roll out, we are likely looking at minor stability improvements and perhaps a fix for any lingering, less-severe bugs discovered after the 3.2 release as Google nears the release of Android 16 QPR2 stable.

Pixel users on the Beta channel should keep an eye out for the official over-the-air (OTA) update notification for Beta 3.3 to land any moment now. Given the history of this particular beta cycle, it is highly recommended to wait for the official push to ensure a smooth installation process.

We stand out from the tech-media crowd because we break news stories; we mainly bring you stuff that you won’t find anywhere in the mainstream tech media. Our stories have been picked up by some of the world’s most popular websites and media outlets—more info is available here.