Android 14 is almost here! The first developer preview was released in February, and now we’re up to Beta 5. Google considers Beta 5 to be a near-final build, and they’ve just released Beta 5.1 with a few last-minute fixes. The update is available now as an over-the-air (OTA) patch for the Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 series, Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet.

Android 14 Beta 5.1 Update

The update fixes connectivity interruptions, a blank home screen, and a SIM card issue. You can see the full list of fixes below, taken directly from the Google release notes.

• Fixed an issue that caused the system to stop detecting a SIM card if Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) features were enabled.
• Fixed an issue that caused connectivity interruptions for devices with carriers using 5G standalone (SA) mode.
• Fixed an issue for some devices where a blank home screen displayed after unlocking the device.
• Fixed a performance issue by temporarily disabling feather-styled live wallpaper on Pixel Fold. The live wallpaper version will be re-enabled after the other underlying issues are fixed.

The bug fixes are minor, so Android 14 is likely ready for its stable release. Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold owners will get this patch as UPB5.230623.005.A1, while other eligible Pixels will get build UPB5.230623.005. You can update your device by going to Settings > Software > Software update.

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