New Feature Discovered in Android 17 QPR1 Beta: "Photo Shuffle" for Dynamic Wallpapers
What the Code Reveals
Evidence of a "Photo shuffle" option has been uncovered in the Android 17 QPR1 beta code by Android Authority. While the feature is not live by default, it can be manually enabled for testing.
"Create an album of your favorite people & pets to auto-refresh your wallpaper."
Google’s Description & Surprising Details
Google describes the feature as a way to "Create an album of your favorite people & pets to auto-refresh your wallpaper." However, the entry screen imagery includes landscapes and plants, suggesting the feature may not be limited to people and pets.
Refresh Intervals & Options
Users will be able to choose from several refresh intervals, including:
- Hourly
- Daily
- At sunrise/sunset
- "On tap" (possibly related to locking/unlocking the device or a dedicated button)
Current Limitations on Pixel Phones
Currently, Pixel phones support wallpaper shuffling only from pre-built Collections, not from user-selected images. This new feature would represent a significant change, allowing users to choose their own images for automatic wallpaper rotation.
Release Timeline Uncertain
The feature is hard to determine when it will arrive, as it is not yet live by default and was only recently discovered in the beta code.