Earlier this month, Google launched the December Pixel Drop, which brings new options and fixes. One thing else that guarantees new options and fixes is the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 replace. Google has began releasing the second beta in the present day.

Google has formally introduced the rollout of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 (BP11.241121.010). In case you didn’t know, QPR stands for Quarterly Platform Launch; consider it primarily as a technique to check out Pixel Characteristic Drop updates earlier than they’re accessible to most people.

You probably have a Pixel 6 and up, a Pixel Fold, Pixel 9 Professional Fold, or Pixel Pill, you’re machine will likely be appropriate with the replace. Earlier than you begin putting in, nevertheless, the tech large warns within the launch notes:

• This launch may need numerous stability, battery, or efficiency points.
• For customers with accessibility wants, this launch won’t be applicable for day by day use.
• Some apps won’t perform as anticipated when working on this launch. This limitation consists of Google’s apps in addition to different apps.
• Android 15 QPR beta builds aren’t Compatibility Take a look at Suite (CTS)-approved, however they’ve handed preliminary testing and supply a secure set of pre-release APIs for builders. Apps that rely upon CTS-approved builds or use SafetyNet APIs won’t work usually on Android 15 QPR beta builds.

This newest replace gives 10 fixes in whole.

Developer- and user-reported points

• Fastened a problem that prevented the “ANGLE preferences” choice from being accessed in developer choices. (Subject #379196574)
• Fastened a problem that prevented some glucose sensor gadgets from connecting. (Subject #378816128)
• Fastened points that brought about a protracted delay whereas choosing choices to position a name. (Subject #379266329, Subject #378854091)
• Fastened a problem that prevented the “Restrict to 80%” choice in charging optimization settings from being enabled. (Subject #378800194)
• Fastened null pointer points that would trigger gadgets to unexpectedly crash or restart. (Subject #378856187, Subject #381894854)
• Fastened a problem that typically brought about Pixel Fold gadgets to cease responding whereas unfolded. (Subject #379387626)

Bluetooth resolved points

• Fastened a bug of inconsistent conduct throughout swap from ASHA to LE Audio and again, guaranteeing the audio all the time pauses when switching.
• Fastened a bug that causes L2CAP connection failure with error purpose code 3 after a cellphone reboot as a result of incorrect safety degree saving throughout pairing, resulting in a safety verify failure on Bluetooth reset.
• Fastened a bug that allowed LE hyperlinks to stay unencrypted on reconnection with bonded gadgets, doubtlessly exposing delicate information to attackers.
• Fixing a bug of Bluetooth HAL crashes or will get caught when Bluetooth LE audio {hardware} offload is disabled.

As for adjustments and additions, this replace takes “Themed icons” out of beta (h/t: 9to5Google). It additionally introduces “Notification cooldown,” which briefly lowers the machine’s quantity and minimizes alerts in case you get too many notifications in a brief interval.