Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 finally tackles Pixel's most annoying bugs, from audio static to authentication failures

Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for enrolled Pixel devices with several bug fixes.

The update addresses audio corruption/static during playback and notifications, NFC tag reading failures, and fingerprint unlock issues.

It also fixes connectivity problems with the Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock.

These changes improve stability across core features ahead of the public September release.