Over a week after Android 16 QPR1 went stable, Google is now beginning to roll out the “No Data Wipe” OTA update to Beta 3.1 testers.
This over-the-air update lets you leave the Android Beta Program without a wipe that removes all your data.
Go to the Settings app > System > Software updates > System updates and make sure it says “Android Beta Exit No Data Wipe.” The update size is under 100 MB and brings the September 2025 security patch.
After Beta 3.1, those that didn’t want to test QPR2 Beta 1 opted out their device from google.com/android/beta.
We’re seeing the OTA on our Pixel Tablet, but not a Pixel 8a or 9a. There are a few other reports of the OTA appearing on phones, but it is not yet widely available. It usually launches for all devices at the same time. Google, however, looks to be gating this rollout, which would match how the main 16 to 16 QPR1 update became available.
Afterwards, we received a “custom update” confirmation. You can find the full list of fixes here.
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