What you should know
- Google has released Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1, a minor update addressing several known issues and bringing bug fixes and performance optimizations to eligible Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program.
- The update specifically targets problems related to app installations, system stability, performance, and connectivity, and includes the November 2023 security patch for those that skipped Beta 1.
- Fixes and user-facing changes that were included in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 also apply to this minor update, including fixing issues with app removal after system updates, system stability, performance, and connectivity.
- Eligible devices will receive the update over-the-air (OTA) within five days, and participation in the Android 14 Beta program is mandatory to receive the update.
Full Story
Google has just released Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1, a minor update aimed at addressing several known issues and implementing the latest bug fixes and performance optimizations for eligible Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program. This update, weighing about 17MB on the Pixel Fold, is also accompanied by the November 2023 security patch for those who skipped Beta 1. The devices that can expect to see this update include the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. Fixes and user-facing changes from Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 will also be included in this minor update.
Some of the issues that have been addressed in this update include problems related to app installations and system stability, as well as performance and connectivity. One issue that has been resolved is the occurrence of some apps being removed after a system update, and then not being able to be installed again. Other issues that impacted system stability, performance, and connectivity have also been fixed.
These eligible devices will receive the update within five days as an over-the-air (OTA) update. Users can also manually check for the update by going to Settings > System > System updates. It’s important to note that participation in the Android 14 Beta program is mandatory to receive the update. It’s crucial for users to remember that Android 14 Beta builds are still under development and may contain bugs or glitches. For users uncomfortable with the potential for bugs, sticking with the official release of Android 14 is advised.
At this time, users also have the option to leave the beta program, although this will prompt a complete device wipe. Alternatively, for those who prefer to skip this incremental update, it is safe to ignore it and wait for the Android 14 QPR1 public release instead.
