What you should know
– Some Reddit users noticed that the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update loaded on their Pixel devices faster than usual.
– There is a known issue with the new beta build where the in-screen fingerprint scanner does not provide haptic feedback when unlocking the phone.
– Google released the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 on Wednesday, and if users want to exit the Beta program without wiping their phone, they need to do so before installing the new update.
Full Story
A large number of Redditors on the Android_Beta subreddit reported that the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update loaded on their Pixel devices faster than usual. Google released Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 on Wednesday. The opening post in the thread asked, “Am I the only one who noticed November Beta installed super fast?” Some users confirmed the faster installation, saying, “You’re not the only one. Noticed it as well. I was like ‘wow.'” However, not everyone experienced the same result.
Some Reddit users noticed a bug with the new beta build – the in-screen fingerprint scanner did not provide haptic feedback. If you are undecided about whether to continue with the Android 14 QPR1 Beta program, you can exit the Beta program and return to stable Android 14 without having to wipe your phone before installing the new Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 build. Those who have already installed the update will have to wait until March for their next opportunity to exit the Beta program without performing a factory reset.
If you have not installed the QPR2 Beta 1 update and want to leave the program without wiping your Pixel, you can go to www.google.com/android/beta or click on a link, tap “View your eligible devices,” and scroll down to find your Pixel model. There, you can opt out of the Android 14 QPR1 Beta Program and follow the directions. However, if you have already installed Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1, you won’t be able to exit the Beta program without wiping your phone.
