Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.

Google highlighted the start of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel testers on Reddit. The update contains the November security patch and a list of known issues users may encounter. The QPR2 update is expected to arrive as the March 2025 feature drop while we brace for a much earlier Android 16 launch.

With prices starting at $1,799, the Pixel Pro 9 Fold is one of the most expensive smartphones on the market. iFixit’s inner screen replacement for last year’s Pixel Fold was also costly at $899, but this is still an alarming jump for the latest model.

F ollowing recent releases in Google’s Pixel series, parts for the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold are now available on iFixit. The most notable addition is the repair kit for the Pixel 9

Other replacement parts for Pixel 9 Pro Fold, like base battery and USB-C charging assembly, are costly as well. Repairing Pixel 9 Pro Fold's inner display yourself is complex, as it takes around 3-4 hours and has 199 steps.