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Google Rolls Out Major Android 16 QPR3 Beta Update for Pixel Devices
A new update is now rolling out to compatible pixel devices, bringing significant improvements to stability, performance, and usability, according to Google.
Google is kicking off the year with a ample update to the Android 16 QPR3 beta program. The release, arriving shortly after the last beta, aims to address a wide range of issues impacting Pixel phone users. Two distinct versions are being deployed: CP11.251209.007 for Pixel 6 and 7 series devices, and CP11.251209.007.A1 for all other supported Pixel models.
The update focuses heavily on enhancing the overall user experience. A senior official stated the changes are designed to improve “stability, performance, and usability issues” across the board. Users who have been grappling with crashes, software freezes, excessive battery drain, or charging problems should find relief with this new release. Connectivity is also receiving attention, with promises of faster Wi-Fi speeds and more reliable call connections, alongside general UI improvements.
Google has detailed a extensive list of changes, and has also highlighted key fixes on Reddit. Several critical issues have been addressed, including a frustrating bug that caused the app drawer to become unresponsive when scrolling. This required significant updates to how UI elements are rendered, resolving a multitude of related issues (Issues #432694128, #432611971, #441788998, and many others).
Battery life concerns are also being tackled head-on. The update resolves a problem where android Auto was incorrectly logging excessive screen time, leading to increased battery consumption (Issues #441280883, #447843531, etc.).Furthermore, an overnight battery drain issue stemming from background process power consumption has been optimized (Issues #442456513, #440873210, etc.). A fix has also been implemented to ensure the battery charging limit is respected, preventing devices from overcharging beyond the user-defined threshold (Issues #451095909, #448046776, etc.).
Connectivity improvements extend beyond calls, with a fix for slow Wi-Fi speeds caused by a connection bug (Issues #454437480, #456981967, etc.). other notable fixes include a resolution to crashes when accessing radio information settings (Issues #470740072, #470575371, etc.), improved audio routing for speakerphone calls (issues #442358468, #446414653, etc.), and a fix for screen flickering when waking the device from Always-On Display (Issues #455170051, #447868121, etc.).
The update also addresses compatibility issues causing crashes in certain apps, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune (Issues #470144317, #470214834). Power management has been refined to resolve inconsistent wireless charging and slow wired charging (Issues #440727445, #440698378, etc.). system crashes occurring when folding foldable devices with an app open have been resolved by improving activity lifecycle management (Issues #471377352, #471113032, etc.).
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