Joe Maring / Android Authority
Headline Summary
- The Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 update is experiencing a unique bug that intermittently alters the displayed date.
- This issue is visible in the quick settings area.
- The time in the status bar, along with calendar and task applications, remains accurate and unaffected.
As expected, Android beta versions tend to come with various bugs. The purpose of these versions is to identify and resolve issues prior to the stable release. Typically, these problems can manifest as app crashes, system slowdowns, or battery drain. However, the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 has introduced a peculiar twist: it seems to have the power to alter the fabric of time for some users of the Pixel 10 Pro.
The odd occurrences began early one morning when the clock approached 4 AM. As I opened the quick settings menu to deactivate dark mode, I noticed the date had unexpectedly changed from July 28th to “0 Jan.” The nonsensical date was perplexing—was it January 0th or Jan 0rd? A simple reboot resolved the issue, but the problem recurred the following day, this time shifting the date to Wednesday, January 1st, which was more logical but still bizarre.
I’m not alone in experiencing this anomaly. I mentioned it in a related discussion on Reddit, where at least one other Pixel owner shared that they, too, have encountered this peculiar time-related glitch.
While the cause of such a bug remains unclear, it seems that restarting the device resolves the issue temporarily. Nevertheless, no action is necessary since the time displayed in the status bar is accurate, and neither the calendar nor task apps are affected.
I anticipate this bug will be addressed in upcoming beta updates ahead of the stable rollout of Android 17 QPR2. Have you noticed this quirky date change or any other unusual behavior in the latest beta? I’d be interested to hear your experiences.
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