Google has rolled in a new beta update for Pixel devices that will provide general improvements and bug fixes. The new beta build is applicable to the Pixel 5a and newer devices after it. The news indicates that it is jumping ahead to Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.
Google published the Android 14 quarterly update QPR1 Beta 2.2 to beta testers at the start of November 2023. The QPR1 Beta 2.2 came with over 30 changes to Pixel devices. One of the major bugs cleared with the QPR1 Beta 2.2 was the bug that caused pink text to show in AOD mode in the Pixel 8 Pro. Google has gone ahead to push for Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 without releasing a Beta 3 build as speculated earlier.
The new Google Pixel update implies that eligible devices will soon start receiving their second major Android 14 update after the stable OS release. The QPR1 is expected to reach stable status in December. Furthermore, Google has already issued the November 2023 updates for its lineup of Pixel devices.
The Google Pixel 5a is the threshold of devices eligible for the new beta build and it is currently priced at $210.50 via Amazon. Some of the issues that have been resolved with the new update also include package manager crashes when installing some apps, issues with the Feedback app, and 5G connectivity problems in some units. There are several other changes that are aimed at improving the overall user experience.
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