All the Exciting Changes in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 – What’s New and Improved

Summary of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3

Release Date: January 21, 2024

Devices Supported: Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Key Features and Changes:

• Clock App Update: The Timer Starter widget is now available on phones, after first appearing in August for tablets.
• Pixel Satellite SOS Expansion: The demo for the Pixel Satellite SOS feature is accessible in the UK, potentially expanding beyond its initial US availability.
• Globe Icon Removal: The globe icon disappears when only one keyboard/language is set.
• Toast Messages Enhancement: App icons are now displayed in toast messages.

Resolved Issues:

• Fixed device restarts during phone calls (Issue #379051274, Issue #390594506).
• Resolved an issue where resuming apps from the app overview returned to the home screen instead (Issue #385017194).
• Fixed the language picker menu causing the IME to hide in certain apps (Issue #388201594, Issue #386972825).
• Addressed a background clicking sound during video recording (Issue #385998260).
• Resolved wireless charging issues (Issue #379301921).

Other Improvements:

• Fixed crashes after starting exercises on connected Wear OS devices.
• Addressed null pointer exceptions causing system UI crashes.
• Improved stability of the Android Beta Feedback app.
• Various other fixes for system stability, connectivity, and interactivity.