You can now jump off the Android 16 QPR1 beta train — and take your data with you

Google is finally rolling out an update for Android 16 QPR1 beta testers, allowing them to switch to the stable channel ...

Android 16 QPR1 No Data Wipe OTA rolling out to Pixel beta users

The 39MB update will directly update Pixel devices running Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to the stable release of the OS (Build ...

Android 16 QPR1 OTA is hitting Pixels without a data wipe

A Reddit post confirmed the “No Data Wipe” rollout, letting you leave the Android Beta Program while skipping the data reset ...
9to5Google

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 ‘No Data Wipe’ OTA rolls out

After a prolonged delay (including issues last week), all Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 users are now seeing the “No Data Wipe” opt-out OTA.

Google Wallet is acting up for Pixel owners on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1

While it was initially believed that the No Data Wipe update had reached devices running Beta 3.1, that hasn't been the case.
Ars Technica

Data wipe on phones may not completely wipe - small study of Android phones

Avast released a study (so, it may be biased) that Android phones that have been "factory reset" may not wipe all the data. They don't give any specifics beyond "We purchased a variety of Android ...
Android Authority

Android 15: Here's how to leave the beta without wiping your data

Google has released Android 15 Beta 4.2 and says Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is right around the corner. If you unenroll from the Beta Program before QPR1 Beta 1 is released, you’ll automatically get the ...
komonews

How to wipe your data before you sell, donate, or recycle unwanted electronics

SEATTLE — Our digital devices are doomed to die or become obsolete. As we've reported, electronics contain a terrible mix of toxic chemicals and materials, so you should dispose of them properly. But ...