Before the year winds down, Google is rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices.
Quarterly Platform Releases deliver more significant changes compared to monthly bug fixes. They’re ideal for bigger UI tweaks and new features that don’t warrant waiting for the next major Android version.
QPRs are relatively stable and launch as betas rather than developer previews. Google officially says they are “suitable for general use,” with Android 15 QPR2 launching in March.
Resolved developer- and user-reported issues
- Fixed an issue that prevented the “ANGLE preferences” option from being accessed in developer options. (Issue #379196574)
- Fixed an issue that prevented some glucose sensor devices from connecting. (Issue #378816128)
- Fixed issues that caused a long delay while selecting options to place a call. (Issue #379266329, Issue #378854091)
- Fixed an issue that prevented the “Limit to 80%” option in charging optimization settings from being enabled. (Issue #378800194)
- Fixed null pointer issues that could cause devices to unexpectedly crash or restart. (Issue #378856187, Issue #381894854)
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused Pixel Fold devices to stop responding while unfolded. (Issue #379387626)
Bluetooth resolved issues
- Fixed a bug of inconsistent behavior during switch from ASHA to LE Audio and back, ensuring the audio always pauses when switching.
- Fixed a bug that causes L2CAP connection failure with error reason code 3 after a phone reboot due to incorrect security level saving during pairing, leading to a security check failure on Bluetooth reset.
- Fixed a bug that allowed LE links to remain unencrypted on reconnection with bonded devices, potentially exposing sensitive data to attackers.
- Fixing a bug of Bluetooth HAL crashes or gets stuck when Bluetooth LE audio hardware offload is disabled.
The Android Beta Feedback app is available on Pixel to submit problems. You can access it from the app drawer or via Quick Settings to file bugs in the Google issue tracker, while the Android Beta community is on Reddit.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 (BP11.241121.010) with the December 2024 security patch is available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator.
Most people will be installing via the Android Beta Program, but you can also flash or sideload.
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 9 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 9: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 8a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 8: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel Fold: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel Tablet: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6: Factory Image — OTA
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