Google Releases Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 with Bug Fixes and Improvements
Google has officially rolled out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 (BP11.241210.004) to Pixel devices, delivering a variety of bug fixes and enhancements as part of its Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs). This update, which includes the January 2025 security patch, is available for a broad range of Pixel phones, such as the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel Fold. All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program can now access this update via an over-the-air (OTA) update.
What Are QPRs?
Quarterly Platform Releases are significant updates introduced between major Android versions, offering a mix of new features, interface refinements, and essential system improvements. Unlike the smaller monthly security patches, QPRs allow Google to deliver larger updates without needing to wait for the next major Android version. In this case, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 serves as a bridge leading up to the stable release of Android 16, expected later this year.
This latest beta focuses on resolving user-reported and developer-reported issues, improving overall stability, usability, and performance for Pixel users. Below is an overview of the key fixes included in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3.
Resolved Developer- and User-Reported Issues
- Device restarts during phone calls: Fixed an issue that could cause a device to restart when making a phone call.
- (Issue #379051274, Issue #390594506)
- App resumption bug: Addressed a problem where resuming an app from the app overview would unexpectedly return the user to the home screen.
- (Issue #385017194)
- Language picker issues: Resolved bugs in the language picker menu that occasionally caused the input method editor (IME) to hide in apps with specific soft input settings.
- (Issue #388201594, Issue #386972825)
- Clicking sound during video recording: Fixed a bug that caused an unwanted clicking sound during video recording.
- (Issue #385998260)
- Wireless charging malfunction: Addressed a problem where wireless charging would stop working in certain scenarios.
- (Issue #379301921)
Other Resolved Issues
- Enhanced system stability, connectivity, and interactivity by fixing several underlying issues.
- Fixed a bug that caused devices to crash after starting an exercise on a connected Wear OS device.
- Resolved null pointer exceptions that sometimes led to system UI crashes.
- Fixed a bug that caused crashes in the Android Beta Feedback app when submitting reports.
Improved Stability and Performance
With these fixes, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 ensures a more stable and refined experience for Pixel users. The update addresses critical issues, improving system performance and usability as Google prepares for the stable rollout of Android 16 later this year.
For more details, check out the official release notes
via Android Authority.
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