#Android #A14QPR2
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 has been released!
Release date: December 11, 2023
Build: AP11.231117.006
Security patch level: December 2023
Play Services version: 23.44.15

Google has released the second update of Android 14 QPR2 Beta for Pixel 5a to 8 devices. It's final release will be in March 2024. Enroll into the beta program to get OTA directly from Google. Here's the list of fixes.

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Factory Image | OTA update

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Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 Changelog & Known issues

Changelog:
• Fixed an issue where battery usage information that was reported in system settings was sometimes incorrect
• Fixed an issue where the fingerprint icon on the lock screen would sometimes display before other information had loaded in always-on display mode
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the biometric prompt to crash, causing it to be dismissed before a user could interact with it
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Internet Quick Settings tile to indicate that there was no Wi-Fi connection, even when the device was connected to a Wi-Fi network

Known Issues:
• Sometimes when a user unlocks the device using their fingerprint, there is no haptic feedback
• For Pixel Fold phones, sometimes after a user unlocks the device while it's folded, the inner display doesn't turn on after unfolding the device
• The Assistant At a Glance widget sometimes displays weather information for the wrong location

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#Android #A15DP1
Android 15 Developer Preview 1
Build: AP31.240119.016
Security patch level: February 2024
Google Play services: 24.02.15
Changelog | Release Schedule

Download for Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image

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Android 15 Developer Preview 2
Build: AP31.240223.016.A3
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.08.12
Changelog (Added Features)

Fixes:
• Crashes in Google Play Store app crashed when trying to open
• Crashes in Package manager when installing an APK from unknown sources
• Crashes in Android System Intelligence app.
• Crashes in work profile apps if the device's fingerprint reader was used
• Android Virtual Device (AVD) using an Android 15 system image displayed as offline if the AVD was launched and then rebooted using adb reboot or other methods
• Crashes with a null pointer exception Google Play Store when trying to update apps

Download for Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image

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Android 15 Beta 1 Changes:
• Lock screen widgets but on tablets (Settings > Hub mode)
• Edge-to-edge app support: Make use of your device's screen, default for apps targeting Android 15, optional for Android 14 or earlier
• OS-level app archiving: Keep your personal data with you and reinstall app at any time, earlier versions can only be done automatically via Play Store
• Inter-character justification: Better display for Asian languages which use letter spacing for segmentation
• Default wallet app: Let other wallet apps to be the default
• Braille support: TalkBack now supports Braille displays that are using the HID standard over USB and Bluetooth
• Key management for end-to-end encryption
• Secured background activity launches

Fixes:
• Resolved system network issue that caused "Adaptive Connectivity Services" message appearing
• "BAL blocked…" system toast messages appearing
• Rendering of Quick Settings tiles
• Sideloading OTA image issue
• Face Unlock preview screen issue
• SIM card PIN prompt
• Apps that depend on runtime-enabled SDKs were uninstalled on device reboot
• Search bar not responding for the first time when tapped
• Profile picture for secondary users changing issue
• Skia compatibility with Android 15 SDK
• Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth Stability and Pairing: Resolved crashes and pairing failures
- LE Audio & Earbuds Enhancement: Fixes for audio routing, volume issues after calls, and pairing
- Security Improvements: Legacy pairing with Pixel 4a and Pixel 3 XL
- Bluetooth Device Information Accuracy: Accurate pairing information

Known issues:
• PiP disappeared while rotating device
• "Google Play services keeps stopping" while setting up device
• Error while adding account during setup
• Unicode 15.1 APIs not fully functional
• "Android System Intelligence keeps stopping" while creating a file in the Google Docs app
• Google TV app fails to initiate video playback, displaying "Play Movies & TV is temporarily unavailable" message

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Android 15 Beta 1
Build: AP31.240322.018
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.11.13
Changes

Notes:
• OTA images only worked for Android 15 DP2 or Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2

Download for Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image

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Android 15 Beta 1.1
Build: AP31.240322.023
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.13.13

Changes:
• Fixed NFC
• Resolved Developer Options crash issue
• Fixed update issue for some devices that have been updated to Beta 1
• Fixed text clipping issue when trying to print

Download for Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image

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Android 15 Beta 1.2
Build: AP31.240322.027
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.13.13

Changes:
• Fixed applications not responding issue
• Fixed aggressive battery drain issue
• Resolved crash while adding a fingerprint
• Resolved system back gesture not working issue

Download for Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image

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Get Android source (for Pixel)
Starting from Android 16, Google stopped making Pixel device trees public. Instead, there is a portal made available for developers (at least that's what they have left as an option).

You will be required to fill in a form and they will decide whether to distribute the code or not, plus there might be a processing fee. Additionally, they mentioned you can only apply for devices that you received within three years or devices that still receive customer support for code licensed under the GPL-3.

More info: AOSP
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Developer verification in Android
- October 2025: Early access begins
- March 2026: Verification opens
- September 2026: These requirements go into effect in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
- 2027 and beyond: Rolling out gradually
- Developers have to verify personal details over at Android Developer Console, apps can still be distributed outside of Play Store as usual
- Only devices with Google Play services installed are affected from this change

More info: Android Developers Blog
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Android 16 statue
- Inspired by Material 3 Expressive design
- Short clip of the build and unveiling by Seang Chua

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Android and Chrome will still be part of Google
- in August 2024, a US district judge deemed Google a monopoly, possibly threatening the company to sell some of its products
- Fast forward a year later, the short answer is: Google will not need to sell Android and Chrome
- Google can also continue to pay to maintain its default position in other products
- However, Google will be barred from exclusive contracts that required companies to preload certain Google services to license Play Store
- Additionally, Google has to share certain search data with qualified competitors to promote competition

More info: Court Listener
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The Android Show | XR Edition
- December 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. PT
- Android XR is welcoming a new product category: Glasses
- Google is also expected to cover the latest innovations and experiences made on the platform

More info: YouTube
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Android 16 QPR2
- SDK version: 36.1
- Notification organizer: Group and silence lower-priority notifications, keeps track of what's important easily
- Low light mode: Automatically switch to dimmed clock when ambient light drops
- Enhanced HDR brightness: Adjust screen brightness intensity while displaying HDR content
- Reduce blur effects: Disable blur effects system-wide
- Lock screen widgets: Get a glimpse of widgets' content without unlocking your phone
- 90:10 split screen mode: Apps swap positions upon tapping the smaller window
- GUI in Linux Terminal: Use Linux more easily with graphical desktop applications, alongside expanded file access
- Touchpads and mice improvements: Navigating Android with mouse got easier
- Custom icon shapes: Available in square, four-sided cookie, seven-sided cookie, and an arch
- Themed icons: This is now applied to all apps when enabled
- Expanded dark theme: This tries to apply dark mode on unsupported apps
- Parental Controls: Set screen time, app usage, downtime and more from a new dedicated page
- Failed Authentication Lock toggle: You can disable the behavior of screen locking upon five failed attempts
- Health Connect: Record and show steps tracked by your device directly
- Android Easter Egg: Showcasing the use of Live Updates
- A lot more small tweaks and changes waiting for you to discover :)

More info: Android Authority | Google Blog
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December 2025 Android Update
- Expressive Captions: Display emotion tags of how someone is speaking or the ambient sounds in the background, all without turning on the sound
- Emoji Kitchen sticker combos: Now you can create more combinations of two emojis
- Call Reason: Flag a call to your contact as "urgent," with the recipient being able to see it on the incoming screen and call history if missed
- Report and leave unwanted group chats: An alert banner shows up if you were added by someone unknown, with the options to leave the group and report the number.
- Circle to Search (Scams): Find whether the message is legit, with relevant guidance and steps
- Pin tabs in Chrome: Keep important tabs and access it with ease

More info: Google Blog
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Android in-call scam protection: Now launching in US
- A warning pop-up window appears if you are sharing screen in certain apps while on a phone call with an unknown number (not saved in contacts)
- A 30-second pause period to continue without hanging up, with an apparent "End call now" button
- Newly added U.S. participating apps: JPMorgan Chase and Cash App (with more financial and bank apps to come)
- Available on devices running Android 11 and later, pilot test in the U.S. starting this month

More info: Google Security Blog
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Miscellaneous Dec 2025 updates from Google
Gemini
- Gemini 3 Deep Think: Now available for AI Ultra subscribers by selecting "Deep Think" and Gemini 3 Pro in the model dropdown.
- Better chat customisation with NotebookLM: Previously limited to 500 characters, now you can write up to 10,000 characters to define the style you want for the chat output.
- Higher rate limits for Google Antigravity: AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers receive higher rate limits with quota refreshing every five hours (every week for everyone else)

Android & Pixel
- Android 16 QPR2 source code: Publicly available at the time of release, with a minor SDK version bump from 36 to 36.1.
- Quick Tap improvements: Triggering shortcuts with double tapping the back of your Pixel phone gets easier, as Google lowered the intensity for the tap detection.
- Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock: For Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series on Dec 2025 update with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner (Pixel 9a and Fold devices excluded).

Others
- Google Play Books 15th birthday: Earn 15x Play Points with any Play Books purchases between Dec 5 and Dec 7.

Present issues
- The missing Pixel 7a update: Pixel 7a suffered a critical Wi-Fi stability bug, with the updates being postponed to mid-Dec or January 5th, 2026.
- YouTube Music not playing offline songs: Multiple users mentioned downloaded songs aren't playing on YouTube Music, Google hasn't provided a timeline on when the issue will be fixed.
- Android Beta without data wipe: Users who have hopped onto the beta program and wish to opt-out without wiping might have to wait for a little while before Google released the no-data-wipe OTA. As of December 9, the OTA update has been released.

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Google to release new glasses powered by Android XR
AI glasses
- Designed for screen-free assistance, includes speakers, microphones and cameras
- Show you helpful information while navigating or translating
- Developing together with Samsung, partnering with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, expected to launch around 2026

Wired XR glasses
- A portable form factor that brings in headset-like immersion
- Project Aura from XREAL, the first device of this category will be launching next year
- Equipped with a 70-degree field of view and optical see-through technology

Binocular glasses
- Individual micro-display for each eye, allows for viewing things with depth
- Currently a proof of concept with no commercial release planned yet

Android XR improvements (Galaxy XR)
- Android XR Developer Preview 3 now available for testing
- PC Connect let you link Windows PC to your headset
- Travel mode keeps everything in position when you are on a moving transportation
- Create a digital representation of your face with Likeness that mirrors your facial expressions and hand gestures in real-time

More info: Google Blog
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Android Emergency Live Video sharing
- Emergency dispatchers can request a live video feed from your phone when you call or text them, no additional setup required
- Video feed is encrypted by default, users can stop sharing it at any time
- Available for Android 8+ devices with Google Play services across the U.S., and select regions of Germany and Mexico.

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Choice screen and alternative billing system for Japan
- Japan Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) comes into effect today, with Google making several changes to the Android platform in the country
- Users will be prompted to select a search engine and browser of their choice while setting up a device
- App developers can opt for alternative billing system for in-app purchases

More info: Google Blog
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