Hey, Pixel user! Google has just released the second beta update for Android 14. This comes shortly after finalizing QPR2 and with the next major Android version, Android 15, already in the works.
What’s New (and what’s not):
Unlike monthly updates that focus on squashing bugs, Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) introduce more substantial changes. Think of them as mini upgrades with UI tweaks and potentially even new features – all without waiting for the next big Android release. Thankfully, QPRs are generally stable and launched as betas which means they can be used for daily by most people.
Got Any Problems? Seek Assistance!
There have been reports of issues with sideloading QPR3 Beta 2 on some devices including the Pixel 8 Pro and Fold. If you encounter any challenges while installing this new Beta on your phone then don’t hesitate to report it via the Android Beta Feedback app found in your Pixel device before or after installation of a new version of an Operating System. The application lets you straight away link yourself to Google Issue Tracker so that you can help make things smooth for everybody.
Alternatively, you can join the Reddit community called “Android Beta” where you will find other people who use Pixels; you will also get support from these people or share your experiences there. The update is available at a cost. It’s AP21.240216.010 packed with March 2024 Security patch.
Google identified the following fix:
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device to crash or restart unexpectedly.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device to crash or restart unexpectedly while updating apps after the device was flashed.
- Fixed issues that caused a device to display a blank, black screen after booting from flash.
- Fixed an issue that caused a device to crash and display a blank, black screen after switching to a secondary user.
- Fixed issues when always-on display mode was enabled that interfered with the “Double tap to wake” gesture and prevented the device from unlocking if the user tried to use their fingerprint to unlock the device.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused battery information to not display correctly in the system settings, status bar, and on the lock screen.
- Fixed issues that prevented device-to-device transfers and backup and restore from working.
- Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability, performance, and camera.
Here’s you can check the OTA links
- Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 8: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel Tablet: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel Fold: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5a: Factory Image — OTA
