Google released the Android 14 QPR1 before the Android 14 stable update started rolling out. Compared with last year’s release, the tech company was ahead of schedule. They are now rolling out the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 ahead of the March stable release.
The Android QPR2 Beta 1 arrived in November, while the Beta 2 update arrived last month. With the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 rolling out, Google might be ready for the stable version, which is expected in March.
The update is rolling out with a build number AP11.231215.007. It comes with multiple bug fixes and improvements, but there are no new features in the changelog, though we expect some new features under the hood.
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 update changelog
- Fixed an issue where SPIR-V sequences of
OpShiftLeftfollowed byOpShiftRightdidn’t produce the expected results for ARM Vulkan driver versions 43.0 and 44.0. (Issue #314048080)- Fixed issues that sometimes caused Bluetooth connections to be interrupted for some devices. (Issue #315324137, Issue #317798832)
- Fixed issues that sometimes caused a device to crash or become unresponsive after restarting. (Issue #317282987, Issue #316689583, Issue #316188779)
- Fixed issues that in some rare cases caused devices to reboot while in idle mode. (Issue #316903919, Issue #316557374)
- Fixed an issue that caused live wallpapers to stop animating. (Issue #312869160)
- Fixed an issue that prevented Google Assistant from activating in some cases. (Issue #311934282)
Other resolved issues
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused multi-finger gestures to stop working.
- Fixed an issue where the device’s screen didn’t initially turn on when the screen was double-tapped or the power button was pressed.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused higher than usual CPU usage during video playback.
- Fixed a system issue that sometimes caused poor audio quality or higher power consumption when making calls.
- Fixed an issue where the keyboard was always shown even if the “Swipe up to start search” setting was disabled in system settings.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes when a user unlocked the device using their fingerprint, there was no haptic feedback.
- Fixed an issue for Pixel Fold devices where sometimes after a user unlocked the device while it was folded, the inner display didn’t turn on after unfolding the device.
- Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, camera, and accessibility.
The update is rolling out for eligible users, including the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. It’s also available for Android Emulator, and you can use the Android Beta Feedback app on your Pixel phones to submit bugs. Also, you can use the Android Beta community on Reddit to file bug report.
Android Beta testers are getting the update via OTA, but you can install it manually. To download the live image or OTA file, follow the source link. You will also see a guide to install the ROM on your device.
