Google has begun distributing the sixth beta version of Android 17 QPR2, offering a glimpse of features set to arrive in the stable release, expected in December 2026. This update is part of the quarterly evolution of Android 17, with the beta deployed on September 29, according to one report, though another source mentions the date as unspecified. The beta allows developers and early adopters to test new features and provide feedback before the final version is released. One notable change in this beta is the removal of the App Lock feature, which was introduced in a previous version. This feature would have allowed users to lock individual apps using authentication methods like a password or fingerprint. However, Mishaal Rahman, Google’s Android community manager, explained that the feature was temporarily removed to allow more thorough testing before reintroducing it later. Another significant update involves the Pixel 11 Pro, which now supports a feature called HiLight. This function enables the phone to display light signals when receiving messages or calls, even when the screen is turned off. This is useful for users who want to keep their phone nearby without constantly checking the screen. According to 9to5Google, users of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may need to reconfigure facial recognition after installing this beta. The beta also introduces a third trigger for HiLight: notifications from favorite contacts. When a message arrives from a preferred contact, the LEDs blink twice. This option can be found in the Settings menu under System > HiLight, and users can activate it separately for calls and messages in each contact’s profile on Google Contacts. While this feature currently works with Google Messages, WhatsApp is expected to support it in the future. Android Authority noted that this beta does not include new colors for the HiLight feature, and no official release date has been given for those updates.