Google has excluded the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro from the latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 update, though they are expected to return in the next release.

• The Pixel 6 series, released in late 2021, is the oldest Google phone lineup still receiving major OS updates.
• This temporary exclusion serves as a wake-up call for owners, signaling their update lifespan is nearing its end.
• Eligible devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro received the update, which includes the May 2026 security patch and fixes for various system regressions.