Android 14 only arrived in stable form yesterday, but Google has another Android 14 update available for testing. The Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 just dropped for those participating in the program and want to see some bugs squished.
Like the previous build, Google released a new update for Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. They will likely add the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to the list once it launches on October 12. The update should be ready right away as build U1B2.230922.006 for all devices.
What’s new in Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2
Google didn’t offer up details on new features, but did provide the top resolved issues, and those are:
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Settings app to crash when a user accessed system Bluetooth settings after pairing a device.
- Fixed an issue on some devices where the scrolling animation sometimes stuttered or paused.
- Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.
Download Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 Update
Release date: October 5, 2023
Build: U1B2.230922.006
Emulator support: x86 (64-bit), ARM (v8-A)
Security patch level: October 2023
Google Play services: 23.32.17
Want to start testing Android 14 QPR1 beta builds? Below, we have links to the factory image and OTA files to get folks updated the old school way, but you don’t need to go that route to get updated. In fact, you probably shouldn’t go that route unless you are experienced in that area. You can always enroll in the Android Beta Program (here) and get the update over-the-air that way. For those who would rather avoid a command prompt and adb commands, do that. Google should begin pushing the update through the Android Beta Program shortly.
Get to updating, friends.
Two more changes –
1. Check system update page UI is modified. Though it seems to have a bug. After rebooting the phone, it always says “system update pending”, but when you tap it, it rechecks again and says “up to date”. And Google Play System update is always pending. I download that update, reboot the phone and then it finds another Google Play System update pending. I’ve done this update five times now. It still keeps finding a different sized (60 MB, 1.8 MB, 53 MB…) Google Play System update pending.
2. Got the new at a glance widget UI. (Probably not tied to the beta 2, but I did get it after flashing it.)
Clear calling is back. I had to toggle it back on.
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So if I scroll my home screen over a few screens and then lock my phone, my lock screen wallpaper is also scrolled over, cutting off the centered picture. Noticed this in qpr1 beta 1 and it still there in beta 2. I hope this not intentional. I also noticed in beta 1 that at a glance text on lock screen was moved up super close to clock but that has been moved back down in beta 2.
Amazing