Google launches Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2, here are all the innovations in the update

Google is releasing a new update for the Android 14 operating system, which is still in the beta testing phase. The update called QPR3 Beta 2, It’s available on all supported Pixel devices, from Pixel 5a to Pixel 8 Pro. The update brings some new features and fixes to Android 14 just before Android 15 arrives.

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is part of Google’s quarterly preview releases. Designed to give users and developers a taste of the latest Android features and improvements. These versions are different from Google’s “feature releases,” which are regular updates that add new features and improvements to Pixel devices.

What’s new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2?

According to Google, Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is suitable for general use and users can install it on their daily drives without much risk. However, users should be aware that there may still be some bugs and issues in the beta software and should back up their data before updating.

• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused devices to crash or reboot randomly or unexpectedly when updating apps after flashing the device.
• Fixed the issue that caused a blank black screen to appear after booting the device from flash or switching to the secondary user.
• Fixed issues that prevented the “Double-tap to wake” gesture and fingerprint unlocking when always-on display mode was enabled.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused battery information to be displayed incorrectly in the system settings, status bar, and lock screen.
• Fixed an issue that prevented device-to-device transfers, backups, and restores from working properly.
• Various fixes for issues affecting system stability, performance and camera quality.

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 already blocks some smartphones

Users who want to install Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 can do this in two ways: By side-reading the update from their computer or by downloading the update over-the-air (OTA) from their device.

However, some users reported that the update was made via sideloading. devices may get stuck on the Google logo after rebooting. Google did not confirm the cause of this issue but advised users to avoid the update on their primary devices until further notice. The OTA update, which can be accessed from Settings > System > Software updates > System update, appears to be working properly.

Users installing Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 can also provide feedback and report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app on their Pixel devices. The update comes with the March 2024 security patchContaining the latest security fixes and improvements for Android.

This should be one of the last updates to Android 14 as Google has already started rolling out the first builds of Android 15. A few weeks ago, Developer Preview 1 became available for compatible Pixel devices. Unfortunately, Google took the opportunity to discontinue the Pixel 5a. Only Pixels equipped with Tensor chips are eligible.