Google simply dropped the primary beta model of Android 15. This new replace retains the deal with privateness, safety, and serving to builders get issues carried out. They’re additionally giving us extra methods to make our telephones really feel like, effectively, ours, they usually’re even making issues higher for tablets and bigger screens on the whole.
Whilst Beta 1 is dropping, in the announcement Google made certain to say that they are maintaining a couple of issues below wraps till Google I/O takes place on Might 14th. Nonetheless, since Android 15 has already been previewed by builders with some points having been reported, beneath is the changelog on what has been fastened:
Fastened a system community difficulty that typically prompted an “Adaptive Connectivity Companies” message to look. (Difficulty #330819651)
Fastened a system difficulty that prompted “BAL blocked…” system toast messages to look incessantly whereas utilizing a tool. (Difficulty #330831456)
Fastened a difficulty that typically prompted Fast Settings tiles to render incorrectly. (Difficulty #326544386)
Different resolved points
Fastened a difficulty the place sideloading the Developer Preview 2 construct typically prompted the gadget to indicate a “System is corrupted” message after sideloading was accomplished.
Fastened a difficulty the place, whereas including a face mannequin for Face Unlock, the preview display gave the impression to be trimmed or cropped.
Fastened a difficulty the place, when a locked SIM card was inserted into an unlocked gadget, the person wasn’t prompted to enter the PIN to unlock the SIM card.
Fastened a difficulty the place apps that depend upon runtime-enabled SDKs had been uninstalled on gadget reboot.
Fastened a difficulty the place the search bar in system settings did not reply the primary time that it was tapped.
Fastened a difficulty the place the profile image for secondary customers could not be modified.
Fastened a difficulty the place Skia wasn’t suitable but with the Android 15 preview SDK, which prevented 3D mode from being enabled within the Structure Inspector.
Bluetooth resolved points
Bluetooth Stability and Pairing: We have resolved a number of Bluetooth crashes and pairing failures, considerably enhancing connection reliability.
LE Audio & Earbuds Enhancement: LE Audio connectivity and person expertise have been significantly improved, together with fixes for audio routing inconsistencies, quantity points after calls, and pairing difficulties.
Safety Enhancements: We have fastened an vital safety vulnerability associated to legacy pairing for Pixel 4a and Pixel 3 XL.
Bluetooth System Info Accuracy: We have fastened a number of bugs to make sure correct pairing data and bond kind are fetched.
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In case you have a current Pixel cellphone (Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Professional, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Professional, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Professional, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold, or Pixel Pill), you’re eligible to check out the beta. All you may must do is enroll your gadget within the Android Beta for Pixel program and test for an over-the-air (OTA) replace by tapping on “Software program updates” after choosing “System” within the “Settings” menu. Sadly, the Pixel 5a is not going to be eligible for this replace.
This replace, which is construct AP31.240322.018, is available in at about 563 MB and contains the April 2024 safety patch. Funnily sufficient, the Android model on the gadget itself is now denoted as “VanillaIceCream.” Simply a type of little bugs you encounter once you dwell the Beta life, I suppose.
There are a couple of different issues to remember concerning this replace. First, in case you’re already on the Android 14 QPR3 beta (and do not have a Pixel 5a), you may get robotically bumped to Android 15 Beta 1 without having to re-enroll on the beta program. If you wish to stay within the QPR beta program and never replace to Android 15, you may ignore this replace. It’s also possible to take away your gadget from the beta program, however take into account that you’ll need to disregard the downgrade OTA and anticipate the secure public launch of QPR3 in June. It is possible for you to to completely exit this system at the moment and get again on the general public launch with out having to wipe your cellphone. Moreover, you’ll proceed to obtain minor updates till then.
Moreover, as a beta tester, you should have the chance to share your suggestions with the Android group through the use of the Suggestions app in your Pixel. Google is encouraging all suggestions from us, in order that the ultimate launch of Android 15 will be as bug-free as doable.
