Google‘s Pixel phones have now started receiving the Android 14 QPR 2 Beta 3.1 update with a wave of bug fixes. This follows the major update released two weeks ago, which introduced a bunch of new features and a revamped UI.

Android 14 QPR 2 Beta 2 Update

The latest update, codenamed AP11.231215.009, comes with the January 2024 security patch and is available for all Pixel phones from the 5a to the latest Pixel 8 Pro, including the Pixel Tablet and Fold. The update is a relatively small download, clocking in at around 122MB.

While this update won’t bring any flashy new features, it focuses on ironing out wrinkles in the Android 14 beta experience. Google has addressed a range of issues, including problems with fingerprint unlocking, app icon placement, and overlay glitches. Below is the complete changelog of fixes:

Changelog
- Fixed an issue that prevented overlays such as the Game Dashboard from opening while the device was in landscape mode. (Issue #312516206)
- Fixed an issue where the device sometimes failed to unlock if always-on display mode was enabled and the user tried to use their fingerprint to unlock the device.
- Fixed an issue where the height of the Quick Settings dialog that lists Bluetooth devices sometimes expanded unexpectedly.
- Fixed an issue where the default search engine for the device would sometimes be set to the wrong provider after restoring device data from a cloud backup.
- Fixed an issue where the display area of Quick Settings didn't update correctly after changing the system display size in accessibility settings.
-  Fixed an issue that sometimes caused degraded audio quality when making calls or recording using the microphone.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a user from changing device keyboard settings.
- Fixed an issue that caused some translations to be missing for various languages.
- Fixed an issue where work profile icons were not shown for work apps when the work profile was paused.
- Fixed an issue that caused some shaders to render incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where icons sometimes scaled incorrectly when entering picture-in-picture mode while the device was rotated.
- Fixed an issue for foldable devices where the launcher was sometimes empty if the device was locked while unfolded and then unlocked after the device was folded.
- Fixed an issue for foldable devices where, after folding or unfolding the device and then launching a pair of apps that were already open in split-screen mode, the app divider stopped responding to touch controls.
- Fixed an issue for foldable devices where the screen sometimes flickered when unfolding the device.
- Fixed an issue for tablet devices that sometimes caused a gray screen to briefly flash when dismissing some on screen activities.
- Fixed an issue for tablet devices that caused the touch targets for taskbar icons and navigation buttons to be smaller than usual.
- Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, camera, and accessibility.

If you’re a Pixel owner enrolled in the Beta program, you should receive the update automatically over the air within the next few days. You can also check for it manually by heading to Settings > System > System updates.

However, keep in mind that this is still a beta program, meaning you might encounter some bugs here and there. If stability is your top priority, it’s best to wait for the official Android 14 release.

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