Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 Released with Final Updates Ahead of Android 16 Beta Debut

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The Android development timeline is heating up as we approach the release of the first public beta build of Android 16, expected to roll out in January 2025. While anticipation grows for this milestone, Google is wrapping up the beta cycle for Android 15 QPR2, which will ultimately transition into the March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. The latest release, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3, has just landed, marking its final scheduled update before Android 16 takes the stage.

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3: What’s New?

Google announced the release of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 on Reddit, accompanied by detailed release notes highlighting several fixes and improvements. This update comes with the January 2025 security patches and addresses a variety of bugs and system stability issues.

The build number for this beta is BP11.241210.004.

Key Fixes in Developer- and User-Reported Issues

Phone Call Restarts
Fixed issues that caused a device to restart during phone calls.
(Issue #379051274, Issue #390594506)
App Resumption Bug
Fixed a bug where resuming an app from the app overview would sometimes return the user to the home screen.
(Issue #385017194)
Language Picker Issue
Resolved a problem with the language picker menu accessed by long-pressing the spacebar. It previously caused the input method editor (IME) to hide unexpectedly in apps using STATE_ALWAYS_HIDDEN for their softInputMode.
(Issue #388201594, Issue #386972825)
Video Recording Audio Bug
Fixed an issue where a clicking sound could be heard in the background while recording videos.
(Issue #385998260)
Wireless Charging Failure
Addressed problems where wireless charging would stop functioning in certain scenarios.
(Issue #379301921)

Other Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue causing devices to crash after initiating an exercise on a connected Wear OS device.
- Fixed null pointer exceptions that occasionally caused the system UI to crash.
- Addressed crashes with the Android Beta Feedback app, which sometimes occurred when submitting bug reports.
- Fixed other minor issues affecting system stability, connectivity, and interactivity.
What’s Next?
With Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 now finalized, all eyes are on Android 16’s development. The first public beta of Android 16 is expected to drop in January 2025, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of Google’s operating system. Stay tuned for more updates on Android 16’s features and changes as they roll out.
For now, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 ensures smoother performance and resolves critical bugs, paving the way for the next major milestone.

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