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You can get Android 16 QPR2 in any of the following ways:

- [Get Android 16 QPR2 on a Google Pixel device](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#on_pixel)
- [Set up the Android Emulator](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#on_emulator)
- [Get a generic system image (GSI)](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#on_gsi)

## Get Android 16 QPR2 Beta on a Google Pixel device

The easiest way to get Android 16 QPR2 on a supported Google Pixel device is to [enroll your device in the Android Beta for Pixel program](https://g.co/androidbeta).

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Enrolling is a simple and fast process, and it's highly recommended for early
adopters and developers. In most cases, you don't need to do a full reset of
your data to move to the Android 16 QPR2 Beta, but it's recommended that you
back up data before enrolling your device.

Once enrolled, your device will receive regular over-the-air (OTA) updates for
the duration of the platform's release cycle---including Quarterly Platform
Releases (QPRs)---unless you opt out earlier.

During the Android Beta for Pixel program's release cycle, there are four stable
releases to the public (the official platform release followed by three
Quarterly Platform Releases). When you apply a stable release update, you can
opt out of future Beta updates **without a data wipe** for a limited time (until
you apply the next Beta update, if you choose to do so).


[Enroll in Android 16 QPR2 Beta
for Pixel](https://www.google.com/android/beta)

### Supported Google Pixel devices

Android 16 QPR2 OTAs and downloads are available for the following Pixel
devices:

- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold

### Flash or manually install a system image

Alternatively, if you'd rather flash your device, we recommend using the [Android Flash
Tool](https://flash.android.com/preview/baklava-qpr2-beta3.3). If you need to flash your device manually for some other reason, you can get an Android 16 QPR2 system image for your device on the [Pixel downloads page](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/download). See the general instructions on the downloads page for how to flash a system image to your device. This approach can be useful when you need more control over testing, such as for automated testing or regression testing. Android 16 QPR2 Beta images are available for [supported Pixel devices](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#google-pixel-devices). **Note:** After you've flashed a Developer Preview or Beta build to a supported Pixel device, you're automatically enrolled in over-the-air updates of all subsequent Developer Preview and Beta builds through the final release.

## Set up the Android Emulator

Configuring the Android Emulator to run Android 16 QPR2 is a great solution for
exploring new features and APIs and testing Android 16 QPR2 behavior changes.
Setting up the emulator is fast and convenient and lets you emulate various
screen sizes and device characteristics.

Depending on the type of testing you need to do, consider setting up a variety
of virtual devices from these device categories:

- [Phone](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#phone-avd)
- [Tablet or large-screen device](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#large-screen-avd)

### Set up a virtual device (phone)

To set up a virtual device to emulate a typical phone, follow these steps:

1. Install [Android Studio Meerkat \| 2024.3.1](https://developer.android.com/studio).
2. In Android Studio, click **Tools \> SDK Manager**.
3. In the **SDK Tools** tab, select the latest version of **Android Emulator** , and click **OK**. This action installs the latest version if it isn't already installed.
4. In Android Studio, click **Tools \> Device Manager** , then click **Add a new
   device ![](https://developer.android.com/static/studio/images/buttons/ic_plus_dark.png) \> Create
   Virtual Device** in the **Device Manager** panel.

   ![Create an Android Virtual Device in Android
   Studio](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-create-avd.png)
5. Select a device definition for a [supported Pixel device](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/qpr2/get#on_pixel) in the
   **Phone** Category tab, then click **Next**.

6. Find the Android 16 QPR2 system image, called **Baklava** , and click
   **Download** ![](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-studio-download.png)
   next to the **Release Name** to get it. After the download completes, select
   this system image and click **Next**.

7. Finalize other settings for your virtual device, then click **Finish**.

8. After returning to the list of virtual devices in the Device Manager, find
   your Android 16 QPR2 virtual device and click **Start**
   ![](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-launch-avd-icon.png).

### Set up a virtual device (tablet or large-screen)

To set up a virtual device to emulate a tablet or other large-screen device,
follow these steps:

1. Install [Android Studio Meerkat \| 2024.3.1](https://developer.android.com/studio).
2. In Android Studio, click **Tools \> SDK Manager**.
3. In the **SDK Tools** tab, select the latest version of **Android Emulator** , and click **OK**. This action installs the latest version if it isn't already installed.
4. In Android Studio, click **Tools \> Device Manager** , then click **Add a new
   device ![](https://developer.android.com/static/studio/images/buttons/ic_plus_dark.png) \> Create
   Virtual Device** in the **Device Manager** panel.

   ![Create an Android Virtual Device in Android
   Studio](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-create-avd.png)
5. Select a device definition with a large screen, such as the **Pixel Tablet**
   in the **Tablet** Category tab or the **Pixel Fold** in the **Phone**
   Category tab, then click **Next**.

6. Find the Android 16 QPR2 system image and click
   **Download** ![](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-studio-download.png)
   next to the **Release Name** to get it. After the download completes, select
   this system image and click **Next**.

7. Finalize other settings for your virtual device, then click **Finish**.

8. After returning to the list of virtual devices in the Device Manager, find
   your Android 16 QPR2 virtual device and click **Start**
   ![](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-launch-avd-icon.png).

Repeat these steps to create large screen device definitions that you can use to
test your app in a variety of large screen scenarios.

#### Resizable emulator

In addition to large screen virtual devices that you can configure for Android
16, you can try the resizable device configuration. When you're using a
resizable device definition with an Android 16 QPR2 system image, the Android
Emulator lets you quickly toggle between the three reference devices: phone,
foldable, and tablet. When using the foldable reference device, you can also
toggle between folded and unfolded states.

This flexibility makes it easier to both validate your layout at design time and
test the behavior at runtime, using the same reference devices. To create a new
resizable emulator, use the Device Manager in Android Studio to create a new
virtual device and select the **Resizable** device definition in the **Phone**
category.
![](https://developer.android.com/static/about/versions/16/images/16-resizable-emulator.png) Use the resizable device definition for the Android Emulator to test Android 16 QPR2 in a variety of large screen scenarios.

## Get a generic system image (GSI)

Android [Generic System Image (GSI)](https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image) binaries are available to developers
for app testing and validation purposes on supported Treble-compliant devices.
You can use these images to address any compatibility issues as well as discover
and report OS and framework issues.

See the [GSI documentation](https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image) for device requirements, flashing instructions,
and information on choosing the right image type for your device. Once you're
ready to download a GSI binary, see the [Downloads section](https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases#android-gsi-16) on the GSI
binaries page.