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Google has just started rolling out the 2.1 beta version for Android 14 QPR3, and it’s mostly about further enhancing the experience by way of bug fixes. In fact, the patch is a pretty large list of bug fixes that Google wasn’t able to address with the last update, Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.
Google specifically states that this release doesn’t get rid of all bugs. However, it does iron out more than a few issues that were plaguing the previous releases. With Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 for example, some users were experiencing launcher crashes when trying to open up their recent apps menu. If you’re using the gesture navigation on Android, then you open up the recent apps by swiping upward from the bottom edge of the display.
In most cases, this works pretty flawlessly and it lets you fly between apps you’re currently using to multitask. Sometimes with great efficiency. That all goes out the window though if your launch simply crashes. Which is what was happening prior to this update. “Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device’s launcher to crash when trying to view recent apps,” the official release notes say.
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out to all eligible devices
Naturally, you’ll need to be using a Pixel device if you’re looking to upgrade to this latest beta patch. Although, if you’re reading this you probably already know that. As Google notes, the beta 2.1 update is rolling out to all eligible devices. Specifically those on the Android Beta for Pixel Program. That means if you’re running with the Pixel 5a or newer (like the Pixel 8 Pro), including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, you can upgrade to this beta patch. You do have to opt in with your device, though. And keep in mind that this is a beta, so things won’t necessarily always work correctly. As evidenced by the patch being entirely about fixing bugs.
In addition to the bug mentioned above, Google has fixed a wide range of issues. This includes a particularly annoying bug that was causing the Pixel Fold to only show content on half of the display when the phone was unfolded. Another particularly troubling bug was happening with the Pixel Tablet. Where sometimes, the tablet wouldn’t charge when it was connected to the dock.
Some additional bug fixes include where swiping up from the bottom of the screen didn’t always return to the home screen. The Quick Tap to start gestures not working was another issue. There were frequent errors from apps that were telling users that the “Application not responding” as well. Again keep in mind there are a few more bug fixes included. And you can read the full list of fixes in Google’s full release notes. Google also states that there’s a list of top issues that are going to be addressed in future patches.