Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2: Google is working on optimizing the Quick Settings layout for phones in landscape mode.

The quick settings will now be presented as a two-pane layout split into quick settings tiles on the left and the notification panel on the right. In addition, the brightness slider in this layout is now always available. And to access the player, you'll have to swipe up through the quick settings tiles.
Overall, this layout almost replicates the design on Google's tablets/foldable devices.

This change in Android 14 QPR2 is hidden behind a flag, so either we will see it already in the next beta or only in Android 15.

Source: Mishaal Rahman on Android Police

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our requests were heard!
but media player looks worse than before, it's a big L in UX, 'cause it's now hidden under the QS and always "small" - impossible to control playback via slider
we'll see how it goes 🤭

✅ Tapping wave effects in compact QS Player in landscape mode do not fit within player container bounds

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/315921846

Status: ✅ #Fixed

Answer: The issue has been fixed and it will be available in a future build.

[Camera] Device loses autofocus after it starts recording the video at 60 frames/sec

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/316833338

Status: Assigned to ps...@google.com.

Answer: Thank you for reporting this issue. We have shared this with our product and engineering team and will update this issue with more information as it becomes available.

#Fixed in A14QPR2B3

Pixel Camera automatically applies Face-retouch on selfie camera after 1.5x zoom even though it's turned off (Pixel 8 series only)

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/318364328

Status: Assigned to at...@google.com.

Answer: Thank you for reporting this issue. We have shared this with our product and engineering team and will update this issue with more information as it becomes available.

✅ [Camera] Pixel Camera with Flash option turned on makes photos without flash after tap to focus (pixel 6/7 series)

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/318370342

Duplicate of :

Camera flash is not timed with capture

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/317291109

Status: ✅ #Fixed

Answer: The issue has been fixed and it will become available in a future Android release.

❌'Google Play system update' page inconsistent back navigation if Google Play Store app was previously launched

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/318712080

Status: ❌ Won't Fix (Intended Behavior)

Answer: --

[A14QPR2B3] Gesture bar in a recent apps overview appeared at the right side of the screen while the phone is in portrait mode

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/320103233

Duplicate of: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/319665665

Fixed issues in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3:

• [Camera] Device loses autofocus after it starts recording the video at 60 frames/sec
• [14QPR2B2] Incorrect wallpaper display in Wallpaper & Style
• [14QPR2B1] Software update settings page has issues with Pressed state
• [14QPR2B1] Unable to drag and drop text or images across apps
• Player notification on the Lockscreen changes it's position abruptly when transitioning to AoD
• There’s a choppy animation when switching to an app to the immediate right of the current app in the app switcher

Other fixed issues are available by using the hashtag #Fixed

[14QPR2B3] Player's lava wave effect is broken

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/320611329

Status: Duplicate of https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/315533269

Android X activity#1.9.0-alpha02:

"The enableEdgeToEdge API now draws around any display cutouts."

https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx/releases/activity#1.9.0-alpha02

[14QPR2] Bug with clock misalignment results in an asymmetrical status bar
yeah, second attempt.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/322553300

Status: Duplicate of https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/311355091

[14QPR2] Distance between clock and notification icons become too small

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/322554449

Open the link and tap +1

Status: Assigned to an...@google.com

Answer: We have passed this to the development team and will update this issue with more information as it becomes available.

by the way, in Beta 3.1 distance become even more smaller🫣, it's basically non-existent now

[14QPR2B3.1] Icons shift when opening and closing the keyboard in search

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/324181770

Status: Assigned to ps...@google.com.

✅ [14QPR3B1] The system crashes when the application calls the fingerprint in the work profile

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/324367662

Duplicate: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/324347743

Status: ✅ #Fixed

Answer: The issue has been fixed and it will become available in a future Android release.

Google Play store will soon implement MD3 switches

Available in 39.7.34-31 under hidden server side flag