Android 16 is on the horizon, due out months prior to initially anticipated — however that does not imply Google is finished 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 Function Drop. That model simply acquired one step nearer to launch at present with a considerably sudden replace.
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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 presents a glimpse at subsequent yr’s first Pixel Function Drop
Simply 11 days after Google itself spilled the beans
Google introduced Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 on its subreddit at present, which was a bit stunning with the vacations quick approaching. The discharge 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 embrace 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” choice from being accessed in developer choices. (
Problem #379196574
) - Fastened a difficulty that prevented some glucose sensor gadgets from connecting. (
Problem #378816128
) - Fastened points that brought about a protracted delay whereas choosing choices to put a name. (
Problem #379266329
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Problem #378854091
) - Fastened a difficulty that prevented the “Restrict to 80%” choice in charging optimization settings from being enabled. (
Problem #378800194
) - Fastened null pointer points that might trigger gadgets to unexpectedly crash or restart. (
Problem #378856187
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Problem #381894854
) - Fastened a difficulty that typically brought about Pixel Fold gadgets to cease responding whereas unfolded. (
Problem #379387626
) - Fastened a bug of inconsistent conduct throughout change from ASHA to LE Audio and again, guaranteeing the audio at all times pauses when switching.
- Fastened a bug that causes L2CAP connection failure with error cause code 3 after a telephone reboot as a result of incorrect safety stage 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 tackle Bluetooth points, significantly with LE Audio. And a pesky bug with exterior blood sugar sensors not being acknowledged that has permeated a number of beta packages seems to have lastly been resolved.
Of word, the brand new Restrict to 80% charging choice launched within the December Pixel Function Drop is now absolutely practical, whereas earlier than, the setting would refuse to toggle on. That is significantly thrilling for heavy customers who usually keep tethered to an influence cable, as enabling the brand new setting additionally prompts passthrough charging in your Pixel.
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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, nonetheless, it is doubtless that that is Google’s ultimate replace of 2024 — the steady channel is already on the December Function Drop, and Android 16 does not completely want a second developer preview construct earlier than New Yr’s. That stated, there are two bullets on the Android 16 timeline earlier than an anticipated public beta in January, so it is doable we’ll see yet one more.
If you happen to’re concerned about making an attempt at present’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 stay, 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 guide technique of flashing the manufacturing unit pictures or sideloading the OTA with ADB.
Thanks: Armando, Moshe, and Eduardo!
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