#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes

The third update of QPR2 has been released for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices with some bug fixes and minor improvements.

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#Updates #Pixel
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 changelog:

• Fixed an issue where notifications in a notification group were sometimes displayed with straight corners instead of rounded corners.
• Fixed an issue where the message in the notification shade that indicates an active VPN connection overlapped with the message about apps with active foreground services.
• Fixed an issue where the overflow menu couldn't be accessed when editing Quick Settings tiles.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device with vibration enabled to vibrate for too long after it received a notification.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused messaging apps to crash or fail to send notifications.
• Fixed a GPU issue that prevented apps from using certain visual effects.
• Fixed an issue where Quick Settings tiles for a work profile were not added after setting up a new device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Pixel launcher to crash when using the Search bar in the app drawer.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using a pattern after the Google Assistant was activated.
• Fixed an issue in the com.android.qns system process that sometimes caused crashes.
• Fixed an issue with the Pixel launcher that prevented Chinese text input from being recognized when typing in the Search bar in the app drawer.
• Fixed an issue where when entering and exiting Picture-in-picture (PiP) mode from an app after changing the screen orientation, the system Settings app crashed with a "Settings keeps stopping" message and then the system Settings app couldn't be opened.
• Fixed an issue with the System UI that sometimes caused it to crash from a null pointer exception.
• Fixed an issue where the connection status of a Bluetooth device sometimes did not match the actual device state.
• Fixed an issue where the Pixel launcher crashed when a user tapped a web search suggestion for a query term.
• Fixed an issue that caused status bar icons to overlap with the date text when font and display settings were set to their maximum level on a device.

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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 has been released!
Release date: February 01, 2023
Build: T2B3.230109.002
Security patch level: January 2023
Google Play services: 23.03.13

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA

64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro

GSI Download:
ARM64+GMS | ARM64 | x86_64+GMS | x86_64

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#A13QPR2 #PixelTablet
The Pixel Tablet will feature a "Hub mode" section in the Settings
Mishaal Rahman

In preparation of the Pixel Tablet release, Google has added a new category in the settings to configure the tablet's dock in the latest beta of Android 13 QPR2.

So far this menu has controls for the Screen Saver, At a Glance, lock screen and casting with more to come, as it's not yet finished with the Other tab being empty.

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#Android #A13QPR2
Google is experimenting with the Wallpaper & Style UI
Mishaal Rahman & Kamila Wojciechowska

The latest Android 13 beta has brought a new interface to the app letting you customize your device.

Google has split the Lock Screen and Home Screen into two sections where future customization options will be located, like Clock or Lock Screen shortcuts.

It's a bit unfinished, but shows us a glimpse of what we can see in the future.

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We've launched a new channel! 🎉

If you're interested in seeing the prototypes and internal software of Google devices, make sure to check out our new channel, @GoogleInternal!

We'll try to post stuff often if we find anything, as it's quite interesting to see the prototypes compared to what's actually released.

Thank you for the support ❤️

#Updates #Pixel
February 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: February 6, 2023
Build: TQ1A.230205.002

The second update of 2023 for the Pixels has arrived. This update fixed couple of bugs & issues.

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA

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#Updates #Pixel
February 2023 Security Patch changelog:

Accessibility
• Fix for issue preventing touch interaction with Braille keyboard in certain conditions

Audio
• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability while Clear Calling is enabled in certain conditions [1]

Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories

Framework
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work profile calendar information from updating in the background

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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.

[1] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro

Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum

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#Updates #Pixel
Pixel 4 series get a surprise update
Release date: February 6, 2023
Build: TP1A.221005.002.B2
Security Patch: October 2022

Google has decided to release a February 2023 update for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. It seems like it's a fix to the October 2022 update based on Android 13, not February 2023 with Android 13 QPR1 base.

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Image | OTA

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#News
Google releases Bard, a ChatGPT competitor
Google Blog

Google has announced the release of its experimental conversational AI service, Bard, powered by the LaMDA language model.

Bard will combine the knowledge on the web with the power, intelligence and creativity of Google's large language models to provide fresh, high-quality responses.

The response for OpenAI's ChatGPT will be first released with a lightweight model version of LaMDA, which requires less computing power. This will allow them to scale it to more users and receive more feedback.

Bard is open to trusted testers and will be available to the public in the coming weeks.

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#Updates #PixelWatch
February 2023 Pixel Watch update changelog:
Release date: February 6, 2023
Build: RWD9.220429.075, RWD9.220429.075.J1 (Japan/Taiwan)
Security patch level: February 2023

What’s Included
• The February 2023 software update includes the latest security patches for Pixel Watch users.

Source:
Pixel Watch Support Forum

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#Android #A14DP1
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes

The first Developer Preview of Android is out for Pixel 4a 5G devices and newer. Sadly, the Pixel 4a is no longer eligible for the update.

Check out the Android 14 developer page for more details.

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#Android #A14DP1
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 has been released!
Release date: February 08, 2023
Build: UPP1.230113.009
Security patch level: February 2023
Google Play services: 23.03.13
API diff: API 33 → U DP1

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA

64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro

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#Android #A14DP1
Android will now show a preview where you will swipe back
XDA Developers

Partially introduced in Android 13, predictive back gestures use machine learning algorithms to predict the user's next move to make navigating more intuitive.

The gestures were only able to show your homescreen on the swipe back, but that's changing on Android 14 DP1 as it can now show a preview of the last task and see if the back gesture will bring you to the home screen or a different app the user was in.

The option is still not enabled by default, you will need to switch it on in the Developer Settings.

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#Android #A14DP1
Android 14 will not let you install old apps by default

Starting with Android 14, you will not be able to install apps targeting API lower than 22 (Android 5.1) for privacy reasons. Google claims a lot of malware is being built around the lower API's to avoid the runtime permission model that was added in API 23 (Android 6.0).

You'll still be able to install an app by using this ADB command:

adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block FILENAME.apk

You can also disable this or change the minimum installable API level with these commands:

device_config put package_manager_service MinInstallableTargetSdk__install_block_enabled [true|false]

device_config put package_manager_service MinInstallableTargetSdk__min_installable_target_sdk [int]

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