Google has just started rolling out the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 for all the supported Pixel devices, and the latest update has brought a number of bug fixes for all the devices. Users who are interested in the update can go ahead and install it using the factory image linked at the end of this post.
The latest Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is here with a number of fixes, but you cannot sideload it via OTA
The Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 comes with the version number AP21.240305.005 and, for some reason, has the March 2024 security patch. The update is now available for all supported devices, such as the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro. The update comes with several bug fixes, but it does not have a massive size, going only as high as 500 MB on some devices when received via OTA.
You can check everything that Google has addressed in the latest Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 below:
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device’s launcher to crash when trying to view recent apps. (Issue #328803294)
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented Pixel Tablet devices from charging while connected to the dock. (Issue #299800125)
- Fixed an issue where swiping up from the bottom of the screen didn’t always return to the home screen.
- Fixed an issue that caused the layout of notifications on the lock screen to display with additional padding.
- Fixed various issues that were causing frequent “Application not responding” errors for both system and user apps.
- Fixed an issue where swiping down from the top of the screen didn’t always show the notification shade.
- Fixed an issue for Pixel Fold devices where sometimes, when the device was unfolded, only half of the inner screen displayed content.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a user’s wallpaper settings from being backed up properly.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes stopped the “Quick Tap to start actions” gesture from working.
- Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, interactivity, and camera.
Users who are already a part of the Android 14 beta program should receive the OTA any time now. If you haven't, you can always go ahead and install it using the factory images that are linked below. Google has disabled the OTA image update method as it started causing the phones to brick, so factory images are the best bet.
- Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image
- Pixel 8: Factory Image
- Pixel Tablet: Factory Image
- Pixel Fold: Factory Image
- Pixel 7a: Factory Image
- Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
- Pixel 7: Factory Image
- Pixel 6a: Factory Image
- Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
- Pixel 6: Factory Image
- Pixel 5a: Factory Image
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