Android 16 is on the horizon, due out months ahead of initially anticipated — however that does not imply Google is completed with Android 15 fairly but. With the condensed schedule, there most likely will not be a 3rd quarterly platform launch for Android 15, however we’re nonetheless eagerly anticipating the March 2025 Pixel Characteristic Drop. That model simply acquired one step nearer to launch at this time with a considerably surprising replace.
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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 offers a glimpse at next year’s first Pixel Feature Drop
Simply 11 days after Google itself spilled the beans
Google announced Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 on its subreddit at this time, which was a bit shocking with the vacations quick approaching. The release notes are chock-full of bug fixes — simply not a lot else. The brand new model carries a construct variety of BP11.241121.010 on eligible gadgets, which embody all of Google’s Android gadgets from the Pixel 6 to current.
At this time we’re sending you an Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 (BP11.241121.010) that features the next repair:
- Fastened a difficulty that prevented the “ANGLE preferences” possibility from being accessed in developer choices. (
Issue #379196574
) - Fastened a difficulty that prevented some glucose sensor gadgets from connecting. (
Issue #378816128
) - Fastened points that precipitated a protracted delay whereas choosing choices to position a name. (
Issue #379266329
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Issue #378854091
) - Fastened a difficulty that prevented the “Restrict to 80%” possibility in charging optimization settings from being enabled. (
Issue #378800194
) - Fastened null pointer points that would trigger gadgets to unexpectedly crash or restart. (
Issue #378856187
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Issue #381894854
) - Fastened a difficulty that typically precipitated Pixel Fold gadgets to cease responding whereas unfolded. (
Issue #379387626
) - Fastened a bug of inconsistent habits throughout change from ASHA to LE Audio and again, making certain the audio at all times pauses when switching.
- Fastened a bug that causes L2CAP connection failure with error motive code 3 after a telephone reboot resulting from incorrect safety degree saving throughout pairing, resulting in a safety verify failure on Bluetooth reset.
- Fastened a bug that allowed LE hyperlinks to stay unencrypted on reconnection with bonded gadgets, doubtlessly exposing delicate knowledge to attackers.
- Fixing a bug of Bluetooth HAL crashes or will get caught when Bluetooth LE audio {hardware} offload is disabled.
A number of of the fixes handle Bluetooth points, notably with LE Audio. And a pesky bug with external blood sugar sensors not being recognized that has permeated a number of beta applications seems to have lastly been resolved.
Of observe, the brand new Restrict to 80% charging possibility launched within the December Pixel Characteristic Drop is now totally useful, whereas earlier than, the setting would refuse to toggle on. That is notably thrilling for heavy customers who typically keep tethered to an influence cable, as enabling the brand new setting also activates passthrough charging on your Pixel.
Will this be the final Android replace of 2024?
This is not the most important replace, with Google itself even saying it is merely meant so as to add the “subsequent spherical of refinements” on prime of QPR2 Beta 1. Contemplating the timing, nevertheless, it is seemingly that that is Google’s closing replace of 2024 — the secure channel is already on the December Characteristic Drop, and Android 16 does not completely want a second developer preview construct earlier than New 12 months’s. That mentioned, there are two bullets on the Android 16 timeline earlier than an anticipated public beta in January, so it is attainable we’ll see yet another.
For those who’re interested by attempting at this time’s launch, decide your Pixel into the Android Beta Program and head to Settings → System → Software program updates → System replace → Test for replace. The replace is already dwell, so it ought to seem instantly — we’re seeing obtain sizes within the 300–500MB vary. For individuals who like a problem, there’s additionally the manual method of flashing the factory images or sideloading the OTA with ADB.
Thanks: Armando, Moshe, and Eduardo!
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