Poll: 68% of Pixel Owners Report New Issues After Android 17 QPR1
Android Authority poll finds nearly 1,000 of 1,458 respondents reported new problems after installing Android 17 QPR1 on their Pixel phones.
More than two-thirds of Pixel owners who responded to an Android Authority poll say they ran into new problems after installing Android 17 QPR1. The poll, published on September 30, 2026, drew 1,458 responses, and nearly 1,000 of them — about 68% — reported issues they attribute to the update.
Performance problems were the most common complaint, cited by about 19% of respondents. Unexpected UI behavior followed at 16%, with 14% reporting new display glitches. Just over 11% said they had new connectivity trouble, and about 7% flagged other new problems.
Not everyone had a rough experience. Nearly a third of respondents said Android 17 QPR1 caused no new issues at all on their devices.
The update began rolling out earlier in September 2026, and Android Authority ran the poll over the past couple of weeks. The article's author noted that their own Pixel 9 Pro has been fine since updating, a reminder that experiences with the release vary by device.
What the numbers show
The results suggest that while a sizable share of users are dealing with bugs, the update is far from universally broken. The poll reflects the experiences of Android Authority's readers, not a random sample of all Pixel owners.
Quick answers
What percentage of Pixel owners reported issues after Android 17 QPR1?
About 68% of poll respondents — nearly 1,000 of 1,458 — reported new problems they attribute to the update.
What were the most common problems reported?
Performance problems led at about 19%, followed by unexpected UI behavior at 16%, display glitches at 14%, connectivity trouble at just over 11%, and other issues at about 7%.
Did anyone report no problems with the update?
Yes, nearly a third of respondents said Android 17 QPR1 caused no new issues.