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Google Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 Released: Here’s what’s fixed and what’s not
Google has started the next quarterly cycle of Android 14 by releasing the QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. The update is available for Pixel 5a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold devices. The stable QPR2 update is expected to be released in March 2023.
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 brings some changes and improvements to the Android platform and Google apps. It also fixes some issues that were reported in the previous beta versions. It is a beta version, so you may face some issues after installing.
The build versions for this update are as follows:
- Pixel 5a devices: AP11.231020.013
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro devices: AP11.231020.014
- All other devices: AP11.231020.013.A1
To check and install the update manually, you can go to Settings >> System >> Advanced >> System update.
WHAT’S NEW
- Fixed an issue that caused the package manager to crash when installing some apps.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented users from submitting feedback using the Android Beta Feedback app.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from connecting to a 5G network when it was available.
Known issues
You might encounter the following issues when using Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.
Android platform
- An issue with some apps that use the meta-data element unconventionally prevents these apps from being installed by the system.
- Sometimes when a user unlocks the device using their fingerprint, there is no haptic feedback.
- For Pixel Fold devices, sometimes after a user unlocks the device while it’s folded, the inner display doesn’t turn on after unfolding the device.
Google Apps
- The Assistant At a Glance widget sometimes displays weather information for the wrong location.
