Google brings back app lock in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3

Google's been busy with its Android 17 development cycle, pushing multiple Quarterly Platform Release updates and still working on bug fixes across Pixel devices.

QPR3 went into beta testing in early October, and the first two releases focused primarily on squashing stability, connectivity, and performance bugs.

Now Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 is here with 26 more fixes, the return of the app lock, and some handy interface improvements.It’s not a massive visual overhaul by any means, but Google is clearly using these beta releases to tidy up the Android experience ahead of the next big update.This new release follows QPR3 Beta 2, which was released just over a week ago and also included its own set of bug fixes.

According to its release note shared on Reddit, Google has listed 26 fixes ranging from display glitches and app crashes to connectivity and system stability issues this time around.App lock and bubbles get another shotThe changes to the usability side are more interesting.

As noted by one Reddit user, app lock is making a comeback, offering users another way to keep sensitive apps safe from unwanted access.

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