Android 14 beta 5.3 starts rolling out ahead of stable release
The stable Android 14 update was supposed to start rolling out for Pixel phones yesterday, but a last-minute change saw it delayed. Although Google never said anything about a release date, the latest Android 14 beta 5.3 update means the recent reports are likely to be true.
Google will supposedly release the stable Android 14 update on October 4, and the latest Beta release points towards that. Perhaps these bugs addressed with Android 14 beta 5.3 might be the reason for the delay. Notably, the tech company has moved to a single build for Pixel phones, Tablet, and Pixel Fold.
They’re seeding the update with a build version UPB5.230623.009. It’s available for all registered Beta testers via OTA and brings nine bug fixes. Unfortunately, the Android security patch is still in August, meaning a new update will likely roll out in the coming days.
Nevertheless, we recommend installing the build if you’re a beta tester to improve your device performance. Below are all the bugs addressed with the Android 14 Beta 5.3 update.
Android 14 Beta 5.3 beta update
- Fixed an issue where apps crashed in some cases after a
CallStylenotification was posted.- Fixed various issues that could cause call or carrier service interruptions.
- Fixed an issue where the system was using an inefficient path when placing CPU restrictions on apps running in the background.
- Fixed issues with
SurfaceFlingerthat were causing a loss in system performance.- Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices where the taskbar sometimes turned invisible while interacting with it.
- Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices where the animation on animated wallpapers stuttered when launching apps.
- Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the interface layout was misaligned while customizing the Home screen.
- Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the clock on the lock screen was flickering while animating.
- Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.
The update is seeding via OTA and will arrive on all eligible Pixel users. Pixel Tablets and Fold eligible for the update will also get it via OTA. Nevertheless, you can download the Factory image or OTA using the source link.
