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Android 17 beta adds diagnostics for Pixel calls and connections
Google added new diagnostic tools to an Android beta for Pixel phones.
The tools cover calls, Wi-Fi and mobile data, and appear on the Device Health and Support page.
They are available to people running Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 and the Play Services beta.
The tools are intended to help users narrow down connection problems and identify possible next steps.
They may help show whether an issue could be fixed through settings or needs professional help, but they are not guaranteed to repair it.
Compatible Pixel phones, from the Pixel 6a onward, can run the beta, while the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are no longer eligible.
Users who want to try the tools must join the Android Beta Program and install the required beta versions.
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 adds diagnostic tools for calls, Wi-Fi and mobile data on Pixel phones.
The options appear on the Device Health and Support page for users running the beta and the Play Services beta.
The tools are intended to help users troubleshoot connection problems and narrow down possible causes.
The article says it has not tested every diagnostic section.
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is available for compatible Pixel phones, including the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 and newer.
- Who
- Pixel phone users running Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 and the Play Services beta.
- What
- New tools diagnose calls, Wi-Fi and mobile data.
- When
- In Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1.
- Where
- On the Device Health and Support page for compatible Pixel phones.
- Why
- To help users troubleshoot call and connection problems and narrow down their cause.
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- Beta version
- Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1
- Diagnostic options
- Call, Wi-Fi and mobile data diagnostics
- Location
- Device Health and Support page
- Additional requirement
- Play Services beta
- Eligible devices
- Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and newer
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