Beta 2.1 Update Archives

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March 7, 2025

Android 16 Beta 2.1 gives us a sneak peek at Live Updates

Android 16 Beta 2.1 introduces Live Updates for Google Maps, allowing users to monitor navigation progress via the status bar, notification panel, and lock screen. This feature is not fully operational, as it appears collapsed on the always-on display. The update also addresses bugs, including one that caused Pixel phones to restart unexpectedly. Live Updates provide time-sensitive notifications similar to iPhone's Live Activities, showing information like rideshare status and journey progress. Currently, these updates are visible in select areas, but support for the always-on display is incomplete. The status bar displays a minimalistic notification indicating the time remaining until arrival, while more detailed information is available on the lock screen and notification panel.

AppWizard

May 21, 2024

Google rolls out Android 15 Beta 2.1 in haste following user woes

Google has released the Android 15 Beta 2.1 update to address issues with the Private Space feature, which caused app icons to disappear from the Home screen. The update, with a build number of AP31.240426.023, is being rolled out to eligible Pixel devices starting from May 20.

AppWizard

May 21, 2024

Android 15 Beta 2.1 update rolls out addressing “Private Space” home screen app icons issue

The Android 15 Beta 2.1 update for Pixel devices addresses an issue where app icons would vanish from the home screen when setting up a private space for the first time.

AppWizard

April 5, 2024

New Android 15 feature could turn your smartphone into a desktop computer

Android's desktop mode, introduced with Android 10 in 2019, has evolved to allow users to interact with windows in a more dynamic way, resembling a multi-tasking experience similar to Windows 11. This update suggests that Android smartphones could potentially serve as portable computers in the future, offering convenience that laptops may struggle to match. The revamped desktop mode may be officially released with Android 15, expected between August and October.

AppWizard

April 3, 2024

Google releases Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 with extensive bug fixes

Google has released the Beta 2.1 update for Android 14, focusing on resolving glitches and improving user experience. The update addresses issues such as app crashes, charging problems on Pixel Tablets, navigation hiccups, and display anomalies. It also brings enhancements to launcher crashes, charging issues, responsiveness, lock screen notifications, reliability of the notification shade, and more. The update is being distributed to various Pixel devices and retains the March 2024 security patch.