Google Pixel phones get better wireless audio quality in Android 17 – how to check

Google Pixel phones now support the LHDCv5 codec within Android 17, enabling superior wireless audio quality for earbuds and headphones. Simultaneously, Google is deploying Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 to Pixel devices. This specific update arrives less than two weeks after the previous release and focuses on delivering a variety of bug fixes. These developments collectively enhance the audio capabilities and overall system stability for users of the Pixel hardware ecosystem under the new software.