Google has begun rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices ahead of its stable launch in March 2025.
This update is part of the Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) program, which delivers more significant changes compared to monthly bug fixes. It’s aimed at refining the user experience with bigger UI tweaks and new features that don’t require waiting for the next major Android release.
The QPR2 Beta 3 update includes several fixes for both developer- and user-reported issues, addressing stability and functionality problems. Here are some of the key improvements:
Key Fixes in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3:
- Phone call restart issue: Fixed a bug that could cause a device to restart during phone calls. (Issues #379051274, #390594506)
- App overview bug: Resolved an issue where trying to resume an app from the app overview would unexpectedly return to the home screen. (Issue #385017194)
- Language picker issue: Fixed a problem where the language picker menu, accessed by long-pressing the spacebar, caused the IME to hide in apps that set their
softInputModetoSTATE_ALWAYS_HIDDEN. (Issues #388201594, #386972825) - Video recording glitch: Addressed an issue that caused a clicking sound to occur in the background while recording video. (Issue #385998260)
- Wireless charging bug: Fixed an issue where wireless charging stopped working in some cases. (Issue #379301921)
Other Resolved Issues:
- System stability: Several improvements have been made to enhance system stability, connectivity, and interactivity.
- Wear OS crash: Fixed a bug that caused devices to crash after starting an exercise on a connected Wear OS device.
- Null pointer exceptions: Addressed issues causing system UI crashes due to null pointer exceptions.
- Beta Feedback app crash: Resolved a crash issue with the Android Beta Feedback app when submitting bug reports.
How to Install:
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 (BP11.241210.004) with the January 2025 security patch is available for various Pixel devices, including:
- Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
- Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
Users can install the update via the Android Beta Program, or manually flash or sideload the update using factory images or OTA files.
Reporting Issues:
If you encounter any issues, you can report them using the Android Beta Feedback app available on Pixel devices. The app allows users to submit bug reports to the Google issue tracker.
Additionally, the Android Beta community on Reddit is a good place to discuss and troubleshoot problems with other users.
With Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 rolling out, Pixel users can expect a more refined experience as Google prepares for the official launch of Android 15 QPR2 in March.
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