Google releases monthly security patches and new updates to its Pixel devices and all other Android devices to improve the operating system and offer new features and improvements. Now, the tech giant released Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel devices. According to the release notes, the new beta 2 update (T3B2.230316.003) comes with several bug fixes, improvements, and new features. Here are the details…

Android QPR3 Beta 2 fixes known issues

The new Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 update brings a lot of fixes for known issues and improvements for the system. Additionally, it brings improvements for Adaptive Charging, fixes issues about the always-on-display feature, and more. According to official announcements, Google is releasing these updates for only select Pixel phones. Let’s check the details about the Android QPR3 Beta 2 update…

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 release notes

Feature updates

• Improvements for Adaptive Charging that can automatically adjust to your charging needs using on-device signals.

Top resolved issues

• Fixed an issue that caused the volume panel to flicker when adjusting the volume using the volume buttons.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to get stuck in a blurry state in some cases, such as unlocking the device or finishing a phone call.
• Fixed an issue where the notification shade was closing immediately after a user opened it.
• Fixed an issue where the always-on display was displayed over apps and other content after unlocking the device.
• Fixed an issue where a device couldn’t copy apps and data wirelessly during first-time setup.

Other known issues (unchanged)

Android Platform

• If the user tries to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, the camera displays a black screen instead.
• In some cases when a work profile is switched on or off, the device reboots instead.
• The list of Recent apps sometimes becomes unresponsive if the screen orientation is changed while the list is open.

If you have already enrolled in the Beta program, you can now install Beta 2 with the March security update. The Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5a, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 4a. Once enrolled in the program, you can update your Pixel by following Settings > System > System update > Check for update.