Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is randomly sending Pixels to a date that doesn’t exist
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 contains a bug that randomly assigns Pixel devices to a date that does not exist. The problem appears in the beta build and affects the calendar functionality on affected phones. Android Authority reported the issue, noting that such bugs are common in early releases.
- ▪The bug causes the system to display a non‑existent calendar date on Pixel devices running the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 build.
- ▪It occurs sporadically, with some users experiencing the issue while others do not see any abnormal dates.
- ▪The anomaly is limited to the beta version and has not been observed in stable releases of Android 17.
- ▪Google has not yet issued an official fix, but the issue is expected to be addressed in a future update.
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