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Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2: What’s new, eligible devices, resolved and known issues
Recently, Google released the Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 for various Pixel devices (4a to 7 Pro). The latest Beta build comes with a handful of new features and fixes issues and problems that were reported by testers. Google may apply these changes on the Stable channel with June 2023 Feature Drop.
Unlike developer previews and betas for unreleased versions of Android, these builds are suitable for general use. Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 introduces the next round of refinements such as bug fixes and improvements to stability and performance.
What’s New (Feature)
- Improvements for Adaptive Charging that can automatically adjust to your charging needs using on-device signals.
Eligible Devices
You can install Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 on any of the following Google Pixel devices:
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 5 and 5a
- Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
Resolved Issues
- Fixed an issue that caused the volume panel to flicker when adjusting the volume using the volume buttons.
- Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to get stuck in a blurry state in some cases, such as unlocking the device or finishing a phone call.
- Fixed an issue where the notification shade was closing immediately after a user opened it.
- Fixed an issue where the always-on display was displayed over apps and other content after unlocking the device.
- Fixed an issue where a device couldn’t copy apps and data wirelessly during first-time setup.
Known Issues
- Universal – This release might have various stability, battery, or performance issues.
- If the user tries to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, the camera displays a black screen instead.
- In some cases when a work profile is switched on or off, the device reboots instead.
- The list of Recent apps sometimes becomes unresponsive if the screen orientation is changed while the list is open.
What’s QPR?
Back in August 2023, Google seeded Android 13 OS to AOSP, and continues to update the platform with fixes and improvements for supported Pixel phones. These releases happen on a quarterly rhythm via Quarterly Platform Releases, which are delivered both to AOSP and Pixel devices as part of Feature Drops.
Samsung x Android 13
In October last year, Samsung started delivering the new Android 13 operating system to Galaxy devices with the One UI 5.0 update. Later on, the company introduced a slightly tweaked yet refined One UI 5.1 version, which has already reached several phones and tablets.
Samsung x Android 14
Google is running the Android 14 Developer Preview, and the Public Beta is likely to start this month. However, Galaxy devices are unlikely to get access to the new OS until the official release of v14 as Samsung runs independent development and testing program.
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