Pixel phones enrolled in the Android beta program have now started receiving the Android 14‘s QPR3 Beta 1 update. The update tackles a key issue and delivers a February security patch update to all eligible Pixel devices.
The QPR3 Beta 1 update comes with Build number AP21.240119.009 and weighs in at about 302MB. The main fix in the QPR3 Beta 1 is it resolves an oversight that left the “Circle to Search” feature unavailable in previous QPR betas.
The feature, currently exclusive to Pixel 8 devices, allows users to swipe up in a specific region to launch a Google search. Here’s the official changelog:
Beta testers can now enjoy the feature on their device after the update. Besides the “Circle to Search” fix, QPR3 Beta 1 includes the February security patches.
Eligible Pixel devices (5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Fold, and Tablet) enrolled in the beta program will automatically receive the update within five days. You can also manually check for it in Settings > System > Software updates.
But if you’re no longer interested in beta testing and want the official Android 14 QPR2 release, you can opt out of the beta program at g.co/androidbeta without wiping your device.
However, crucially, skip installing QPR3 Beta 1 first, as doing so will trigger a data-wiping “Downgrade” update. Opting out after installing QPR3 Beta 1 will result in data loss.
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