Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 (build BP31.250502.008) is the first quarterly update following the original Android 16 release. It includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, new platform features, and the security patch for May 2025. These updates are sent to Pixel phones through Feature Drops and are also available in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
Key Details
- Release Date: May 20, 2025
- Build Number: BP31.250502.008
- Supported Architectures: x86 (64-bit), ARM (v8-A)
- Security Patch Level: May 2025
- Google Play Services Version: 25.13.33
- API Changes: From API 35 to API 36 (includes Baklava Beta 2 to API 36)
This update does not introduce any app-breaking API changes but offers developers new builds to test how upcoming features might affect their apps. Unlike earlier Android developer previews, these beta builds are stable enough for everyday use.