#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

#Android #A15 #A15B1
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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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