Android 16 Beta 2.1 Rolls Out with Key Pixel Bug Fixes
Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 2.1 to Pixel devices, bringing bug fixes and improved stability.
By Blip Tech
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Android 16 Beta 2.1 Update for Pixel Devices
Release Date: February 27, 2025
Google has rolled out Android 16 Beta 2.1 to supported Pixel devices, addressing several bugs and improving system stability. The update is available over-the-air (OTA) for the following Pixel models: 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.
Key Fixes:
- Doze Mode: Resolved an issue that sometimes prevented devices from entering Doze mode (Issue #396603519).
- Live Wallpapers: Fixed choppy animations while configuring live wallpapers (Issue #397659072).
- Unexpected Reboots: Addressed a problem causing some devices to reboot unexpectedly (Issue #396541565).
- System Stability and Performance: Resolved various other issues impacting system stability, connectivity, and performance.
OTA Size:
- The update is 11.60 MB for the Pixel 9.
Eligibility:
- All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will receive this update through an OTA push.
Factory Images and OTA Updates:
- Factory images and OTA updates are available for all supported Pixel models.
