Pixel 9 receives 11 updates with Android 15 QPR2, plus Wear OS 5.1 hits Pixel Watch 2 and 3

Today marks the release of the second major update for Android 15, called QPR2, bringing several improvements to the Pixel 9 lineup and other supported Google devices. The update files, including factory images and OTA downloads, are now ready just a couple of hours after the latest Feature Drop. For example, the OTA file for the Pixel 9 Pro is about 638 MB. Along with this, Google shared notes about three handy new features:

• Connected Cameras: Link your Pixel phone to a GoPro or another Pixel camera to stream videos from unique angles using popular social apps, making your content look polished and engaging.
• Find Loved Ones: The Find My Device app now lets you share your location or check where your friends and family are, giving you peace of mind about their safety or arrival.
• Recorder Auto-Transcription: Move audio recordings from older phones or your Pixel Watch to your Pixel, and the Recorder app will transcribe them for you automatically if you opt in.

This update covers a wide range of Pixel models, like the Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 series, plus the Pixel Tablet and Fold. Each gets a specific build number, with slight differences for regions like Taiwan and EMEA.

The QPR2 update fixes 11 issues across areas like apps, audio, camera, display, system, phone signals, and the user interface. For instance, it improves camera steadiness, fixes call volume glitches with Bluetooth headsets, and stops home screen icons from turning see-through unexpectedly.

Meanwhile, Google is also starting to push Wear OS 5.1, built on Android 15, to the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 (non-LTE versions only for now). This rollout is gradual and won’t reach LTE models or the original Pixel Watch just yet. New perks include better step tracking, upgraded media controls, and health features like Loss of Pulse Detection (US only) for the Pixel Watch 3 and Auto Bedtime Mode for the Pixel Watch 2. The update will expand to all models over the coming weeks, with the next big update planned for June 2025.