Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, introducing a range of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability.
Key Updates in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2:
1. System Stability and Performance Enhancements:
– Addressed critical system crashes and device freezes, ensuring smoother operation.
– Resolved battery management issues where devices ignored charging limits or experienced excessive drain.
– Improved connectivity by fixing slow Wi-Fi speeds and missed calls.
– Corrected UI glitches in the notification shade and app drawer for more seamless navigation.
2. Reorganized System Settings:
– The ‘System’ section within Settings has been restructured for better accessibility and user-friendliness.
3. Bug Fixes:
– Fixed an issue where the app drawer could become unresponsive when scrolling.
– Resolved excessive battery drain occurring overnight by optimizing background processes.
– Corrected a problem where devices charged to 100% instead of respecting set limits.
– Addressed slow internet speeds on Wi-Fi due to connection bugs.
– Fixed crashes when accessing radio information settings.
– Improved audio routing logic to eliminate delays when switching to speakerphone during calls.
– Resolved screen flickering issues when waking the device from Always-On Display.
– Fixed compatibility problems causing certain apps, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune, to crash on startup.
– Addressed inconsistent or failed wireless charging and slow wired charging by enhancing the power management system.
– Fixed system crashes occurring when folding a foldable device with an app open.
These updates are part of Google’s ongoing efforts to refine the Android experience, with the stable release of Android 16 QPR3 expected in March 2026.
