Google is already rolling out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices

Instead of QPR1 Beta 3, Google is actually moving to Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 today for its Pixel phones, tablet, and Fold.

QPR1 is expected to launch next month, but Google has already started the next quarterly cycle. QPR2 should become stable in March. Today’s construction numbers are strange:

• Pixel 5a devices: AP11.231020.013
• Pixel 8 and 8 Pro: AP11.231020.014
• All other devices: AP11.231020.013.A1

NB“The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro versions are not yet available, but they are officially available.”almost“.

Here’s everything new in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Quarterly platform releases provide more significant changes compared to monthly bug fixes. They can offer greater UI tweaks and new features that don’t warrant a wait for the next major Android release. At the same time, QPRs are relatively stable and are released as betas rather than developer previews. Google officially says it’s “suitable for general use,” but there are the following issues:

Android platform

• A problem with some applications you use meta-data The item unconventionally prevents these applications from being installed by the system.
• Sometimes when a user unlocks the device using his fingerprint, there is no haptic feedback.
• For Pixel Fold devices, sometimes after the user unlocks the device while it is folded, the internal screen does not turn on after unlocking the device.

Google Apps

• Sometimes Quick Help displays weather information for the wrong location.

Google identifies the following fixes, which are supposedly from QPR1:

• Fixed an issue that caused the package manager to crash when installing some applications. (Issue No. 303849830)
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented users from submitting feedback using the Android Beta Feedback app. (Issue No. 307592531)
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes prevent the device from connecting to a 5G network when it was available. (Issue No. 306294357)

Updating…

The Android Beta Feedback app is available on Pixel devices to submit issues. You can access it from the app drawer or via Quick Settings to log bugs in Google’s issue tracker, while the Android Beta community is live on Reddit.

Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 with November 2023 Security Patch is available for Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold, as well as Android Emulator.

If you prefer to leave the beta program and get the stable public build of Android 14 QPR1, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and Doesn’t install QPR2 Beta 1 update today. If you opt out of the program after When you install Beta 1 or any future updates, all user data on the device will be erased according to the usual software instructions. Canceling the subscription will trigger a “downgrade” OTA. Ignore this update and wait for the Android 14 QPR1 public release instead.

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Most people will install via the Android Beta program, but you can too flash or Side loading. If you need help, here’s our complete guide on installing Android 14.

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