Android 16 Beta Bug: File Sharing Crashes on Latest Update

If you recently updated your Pixel to the latest Android beta software in hopes of trying out new features, you might have run into some trouble sharing files. It looks like the new Quick Share feature that works with iPhones is causing crashes for some users on Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. The latest Android beta is having trouble sharing Google has been working hard to make Android and iPhones play nice together, which is a huge relief for anyone living in a mixed-device household. They started by bringing iPhone-compatible Quick Share to the Pixel 10, and now they are actively testing it on the Pixel 9 series through the latest software updates. However, a new report highlights that this specific update, known as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2, is causing Quick Share to crash completely for many users. According to a Reddit thread, users are finding that the system force closes immediately when they try to initiate a transfer. This does not seem to be an isolated incident, either, as other outlets have noted similar complaints from testers trying to use the cross-platform sharing tool. It appears the transition to bring this functionality to older models is a bit bumpier than expected. Recommended For You The downside of beta releases Unfortunately, this serves as a solid reminder of why we call this software "beta" in the first place. While it is certainly tempting to jump on the newest update to get cool features early (like sending full-quality photos to your friend's iPhone), these test versions are often unstable. You are essentially signing up to be a tester, so the general public does not have to deal with these bugs later. On a bigger scale, this specific feature is a big deal. The ability to easily beam photos or files between a Pixel and an iPhone without quality loss is something we have wanted for years, and it is a huge win for Android users when it comes to fixing the friction between them and iPhone users when sharing files. If it was going to break at some point, a beta release it's the time to discover these issues and fix them. How often do you use Quick Share on your Android? Multiple times a day A few times a week Rarely, I usually just send things via messaging apps Never, I honestly forget the feature exists Multiple times a day 0% A few times a week 0% Rarely, I usually just send things via messaging apps 0% Never, I honestly forget the feature exists 0% What to do