Android 17 QPR2 is here, and it’s more than just a Pixel makeover

Google just pulled a fast one on the calendar by releasing Android 17 QPR2 a month early.

Riding shotgun with the November Pixel Drop, the update is rolling out to supported Pixel devices, from the budget-friendly Pixel 6a to the latest hardware.The update, shared by Google's Mishaal Rahman on Reddit, comes after a lengthy beta period, and while some of the changes are currently exclusive to Pixel devices, others may eventually be coming to phones from other Android manufacturers.

There’s more than just more bug fixes here, especially if you like to have control over how your phone looks and behaves.Android gains more control over colors and wallpapersOne of the more apparent changes is a more robust color customization system.

Users don't have to stick with Google's preset color schemes anymore but instead can bring up a rainbow hue slider and pick a custom system color.

There are also four intensity options: Neutral, Soft, Bright, and Bold.Mishaal Rahman / RedditMishaal Rahman / RedditGoogle is also introducing adaptive light and dark wallpaper support.

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