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Google’s new Android 16 QPR3 beta update for Pixel devices has started rolling out. It doesn’t bring any new features. But it does bring an important fix to simplify daily usage.
The Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 update is live on supported Pixel phones. It’s a minor follow-up to the first Android 16 QPR3 beta released earlier this month. This update aims to improve existing features and fix issues with the software.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 fixes an issue that caused some apps to crash immediately after booting. This is included in Google’s changelog of what problems the update addresses.
The new build has the version number CP11.251114.007, and has a small size of about 58 MB. The supported Pixel devices include the Pixel 6 series and extend all the way up to the latest Pixel 10 lineup. If your device is already enrolled in the Android Beta Program, the update should arrive as an OTA download.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 also introduced a few changes like disabling the At a Glance widget from the home screen. Pixel users will be glad as they’ve awaited this change for quite some time. Google also added the ability to swap the back and recent buttons when using three-button navigation.
There were also improvements to flashlight controls. Instead of a simple on-or-off toggle, the system now lets you adjust the brightness level of the flashlight, just like iPhones.
If the OTA updates haven’t appeared on your device yet, you can sideload the update or flash the factory image manually. Or you can wait till the stable release of Android 16 QPR3 arrives sometime in Q1 2026.
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It was a week ago that Samsung first rolled out One UI 8 Watch to the Galaxy Watch 5 , both in Wi-Fi and LTE variants. The update has started reaching the Galaxy Watch 5 in more markets. It’s now available in Europe.
It hasn’t been long since the One UI 8 Watch update started landing on the Galaxy Watch 5 in Europe, and it features the October 2025 security patch and the DYK4 version number.
The update is 1.8GB in size, and the process is somewhat slow. The Galaxy Watch 5 used to be the fastest Samsung smartwatch. Now One UI 8 Watch is a huge update in both scope and size.
It’s advised that the Galaxy Watch 5 is charged to at least 50% before proceeding, as the update process is likely to take more than 10 minutes.
Some of the remarkable features in One UI 8 Watch include the following:
- Now Bar integration
- More Double Pinch gestures for controlling notifications
- New charging animations
- Enhanced notification view
- Smarter notification settings
- Bedtime guidance and Mindfulness
- Find your perfect watch face through keywords
- Get watch face recommendations
- Create custom tiles
- Personalised apps drawer
- Choose which calendars will show in the Calendar smartwatch app.
You can try updating the Watch manually, in case you haven’t received the One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy 5. Just follow these steps: Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected phone. Go to Watch Settings > Watch software update > Download and install.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
