What you need to know
- Google has released the latest beta version of Android 13 QPR2.
- The beta remains on the January 2023 security patch and includes some bug fixes and improvements.
- The update is available for Pixel 4a and newer if you’re enrolled in the beta program.
Samsung may be getting all the attention today, but Google is giving Pixel owners some fun thanks to the release of the QPR2 Beta 3 release. The latest Android 13 update ahead of the release of
A new beta build began rolling out to eligible Pixel phones, from the Pixel 4a through the Pixel 7 series, on February 1st. According to the release notes, this update includes a long list of bug fixes and improvements, addressing both developer and user-reported issues.
Some of the most notable fixes introduced in the new beta builds include:
- Fixed an issue where notifications in notification groups would sometimes appear with straight corners instead of rounded corners. (Issue #264287776, Issue #265529116)
- We fixed an issue where the notification shade message indicating an active VPN connection overlaps with the message about apps with active foreground services. (Issue #266075977)
- Fixed an issue where the overflow menu was not accessible when editing the quick settings tile. (Issue #263484657)
- Fixed an issue where devices with vibration enabled could vibrate for a long time after receiving a notification. (Issue #239676913)
Other fixes address issues related to various Pixel Launcher and system crashes, misleading Bluetooth status, failed notifications from messaging apps, and more.
In addition to a series of bug fixes, some new information has been revealed by Mishaal Rahman. twitter threadOne of the new details he discovered is hub mode. This appears to be related to his upcoming Pixel tablet docking mode.
This is the new “hub mode” setting for Pixel tablets. This new top-level settings page consolidates various settings related to tablet docking. pic.twitter.com/ClsEJpoI9KFebruary 1, 2023
Google also seems to be giving users a full-screen wallpaper preview so they can get a better idea of what the wallpaper will look like on the phone.
If you’re enrolled in the Android 13 Beta program, you can update your eligible Pixel phone by going to: Settings > System > System UpdateThe update comes with a build number T2B3.230109.002 Maintain January 2023 security patch level.
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