this is all that changes

Do you have the latest beta version of Android installed on your mobile? Google recommends you update to fix various bugs.

during the past Google I/O 2023 we witness the arrival of the second beta version of Android 14version in which many of the changes that will be present in the final edition of the next major system update, scheduled for release at the end of next summer, were introduced.

Releasing such a large update has its risks, and it is not surprising that, after the arrival of the second beta, failures appear in the operation of some devices. Luckily, Google has been quick, and just a couple of weeks after launching the beta version, the company has released a new update aimed at fixing all bugs Present in Android 14 Beta 2.

Android 14 Beta 2.1 can now be downloaded to compatible mobiles

The update, which is already available through the Android Beta program, is aimed at correcting those bugs that users have reported through the feedback application pre-installed in beta versions of the operating system. After a few weeks having compiled the most common problems, the company has released this new version that is already on its way to Pixel devices. Next, we provide the complete changelog:

• Fixed an issue that prevented users from completing device setup after opting in for a device running a beta version of android 14 out of the beta program. However, this solution not backwards compatible so users who want to opt out of the beta program should follow the steps below before do it:
  1. Update the device to Android 14 Beta 2.1, either via over-the-air (OTA) update prompt or by downloading an OTA image and then applying the update manually .
  2. Reset the pin, pattern or password used on the device by navigating to Settings > Security and privacy > Screen lock . You can use the same pin, pattern, or password you used before, but you must go through the setup process.
  3. Opt out of the beta program by following the instructions listed for the question “How do I opt out and go back to a public version of Android?” in the FAQ section of the Android Beta program page .
• Fixed additional issues that could cause the battery percentage to display as 0% regardless of the device’s actual charge level. ( Edition No. 281890661 )
• Fixed issues that sometimes caused audio dropouts with device speakers. ( Edition No. 282020333 ), ( Edition No. 281926462 ), ( Edition No. 282558809 )
• Fixed system stability issues that could cause apps or the device to freeze or crash. ( Edition No. 281108515 )
• Fixed an issue with always-on display mode when using a device with Android Auto. ( Edition No. 282184174 )
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Google Photos app to crash when trying to open certain photos.
• Fixed an issue where, while gesture navigation was enabled for a device, putting a video in picture-in-picture mode in the Google TV app would cause the picture-in-picture window to disappear, even though playback continued and still you could hear the audio.
• Fixed an issue that caused the Google Contacts app to crash when managing account settings.
• Fixed an issue where the Google Messages app icon would not display for notifications when always-on display mode was enabled.

All the Google Pixel series smartphones that were compatible with the Beta 2 version of Android 14 will receive this new edition via OTA in the next few hours. In the case of devices from other manufacturers compatible with Android 14 Betawe will have to wait for their respective brands to decide to release the update.