The path of the Android 14 beta program continues, with Google who just released a new update which concerns Android 14 QPR3. This is the release that we will see in stable version in June Pixels from Google.
The new update just released by Google refers to the build AP21.240216.010 of Android 14. Let’s talk about the Beta 2 of Android 14 QPR3, which introduces a fair number of new features. Let’s see them together in detail.
Keyboard vibration
Here comes the option to enable it exclusively vibration when using the keyboard. This is something new that we saw on the DP1 Android 15. The new feature is now integrated into Android settings.
Camera extensions
Android 14 settings now also include an option to support extensions third-party for the app Camera. We expect further news in this sense with the next Android releases.
Updates for Settings
Different ones arrive graphic updates for them Settings of Android 14.
The images below show you a preview. We see the updated interface for the internal memory management section, for networks and for customizing touch sensitivity.
Space for passkeys
Google has updated also the section of Android 14 Settings which concerns password management and autocomplete. Previously it was called “Password and autofill“, while now it is called “Password, passkey and autofill“.
Updated the Android logo
Google also has updated Android logo on startup of the device with Android 14. Below you will find the comparison between the old and the new logo.
Bugs fixed
In addition to the new features we have just seen, the new Android 14 QPR3 beta also introduces one series of bugfixes. Let’s go and see them together:
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the device to crash or restart unexpectedly.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the device to crash or restart unexpectedly when updating apps.
- Fixed issues that caused the device to display a black, blank screen after an update.
- Fixed an issue that caused the device to crash and display a black, blank screen after switching to a secondary user.
- Fixed issues when Always on mode was enabled that interfered with the “Double tap to wake” gesture and prevented the device from unlocking if the user attempted to use their fingerprint to unlock the device.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused battery information to not display correctly in the system settings, status bar, and lock screen.
- Fixed issues that prevented device-to-device transfers and backup and restore from working.
- General bugfixes and improvements for system and camera stability.
Rollout
In short, this is a relatively important update for all those who have joined the QPR beta of Android 14.
The update is currently being distributed via OTA globally to all those who have joined the QPR beta of Android 14 (we remind you how to enter the Android beta program). Compatible devices are Pixel 5a and all subsequent models.
At this address you can download the factory images and then install the update manually (here is the guide to manually update Pixels with factory images). If instead you wanted to update the device with OTA files I’ll tell you we strongly advise against itgiven that there are reports of bootloop for those who have tried to do it, absolutely avoid doing it for now.
