General February 1, 2023 - QPR2 Beta 3 (T2B3.230109.002) - Pixel 6 Pro [Raven] - [thread also for future Major Android Betas]

[Badger50]

Thread closed at OP's request.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

"Android 13 QPR1 beta is now available and offers Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) for the current stable platform that include feature drops, bug fixes, and performance improvements ahead of the public release schedule."

Don't see downloads for the factory images yet, though.

@roirraW "edor" ehT Wasn't sure if you were going to create another thread for this (I think you mentioned that you may do that) or use your old thread (I was too lazy to find it ), so I just posted it here.

Android Beta Program

Android Beta Program allows you to enroll your Android device for beta releases.

www.google.com

Android Beta Program

Android Beta Program allows you to enroll your Android device for beta releases.

www.google.com

What's new?​

Android 13 QPR1 beta is now available and offers Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) for the current stable platform that include feature drops, bug fixes, and performance improvements ahead of the public release schedule.

Previously enrolled?​

If you were previously enrolled in the Android 13 Beta Program and have not opted out of the beta program, your eligible device(s) will automatically continue to receive the next Android 13 QPR1 beta updates.

You only have a short window to opt out of the Android Beta Program now without data loss

If you have already updated, leaving the program will result in a wipe and your next opportunity to exit without losing data will be in December after the stable launch of Android 13 QPR1.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Factory Image and OTA links are at the bottom of this post.

Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolling out to Pixel phones

Like last year, Google is continuing the Android 13 Beta Program with Quarterly Platform Releases, starting with QPR1 this September.

9to5google.com

The following issues have been addressed:

Developer-reported issues

• Fixed an issue for some devices that mistakenly caused a user’s emergency contact to be dialed from the lock screen when the device was in their pocket. (Issue #233159557)

Other resolved issues

• Fixed various issues for Pixel 6a devices that made it difficult for users to unlock their device or to set up Fingerprint Unlock.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to crash in certain cases, such as gesturing from the edge of the screen to go back.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the 5G icon to be displayed instead of the 5G UW icon, even when the affected device was already successfully connected to a 5G UW network.

Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 system images are available for the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a, as well as in the Android Emulator. The Pixel 4 and 4 XL are not supported.

Most users will be installing Beta 1 (T1B1.220819.006 and T1B1.220819.007 on 6a) with the September security patch from the Android Beta Program website. You can expect an OTA update in the coming hours. If you need help, here’s our full guide on installing Android 13.

Factory images for Google Pixel | Android Developers

Instructions for downloading and installing QPR Beta system images for Pixel devices

developer.android.com

or

OTA images for Google Pixel | Android Developers

Instructions for downloading and installing QPR beta system images for Pixel devices

developer.android.com

• Pixel 6a: Factory Image — OTA
• Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
• Pixel 6: Factory Image — OTA
• Pixel 5a: Factory Image — OTA
• Pixel 5: Factory Image — OTA
• Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image — OTA
• Pixel 4a: Factory Image — OTA

 

[Lughnasadh]

Factory Images are also up now.

Factory images for Google Pixel | Android Developers

Instructions for downloading and installing QPR Beta system images for Pixel devices

developer.android.com

 

[Lughnasadh]

Canary Magisk 25203 working fine with QPR1 Beta 1. Also has the October, 2022 Google Play System update. Bootloader and radio have also been updated.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Google has released Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1

Google has released Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 for supported Pixel Devices, bringing improvements and fixes to Android 13.

www.xda-developers.com

September 8, 2022 3:10pm Timi Cantisano

Google has released Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1​

Although Google has made Android 13 official and rolled it out to Pixel devices, that doesn’t mean the work stops there. While the release is complete, there could be many different bugs and small issues within the OS that need to be fixed. This is where the Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) comes into play, allowing those in the beta program early access to fixes and improvements. Google has now announced the release of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1.
The update is now live and available for supported Pixel devices like the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, and Pixel 6 devices. As mentioned before, QPR releases offer improvements or enhancements to Android that are not available to the public yet. For the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 release, you can check below for the specific issues that were addressed.

Developer-reported issues:​

• Fixed an issue for some devices that mistakenly caused a user’s emergency contact to be dialed from the lock screen when the device was in their pocket.

Other resolved issues:​

• Fixed various issues for Pixel 6a devices that made it difficult for users to unlock their device or to set up Fingerprint Unlock.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to crash in certain cases, such as gesturing from the edge of the screen to go back.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the 5G icon to be displayed instead of the 5G UW icon, even when the affected device was already successfully connected to a 5G UW network.

If you want to experience these changes before they roll out in official releases, you can enroll in the beta program for your supported device. If you were previously enrolled in the Android 13 beta, you should still be enrolled to receive QPR updates. By enrolling, you can give feedback to the developers and help identify potential issues that might arrive with the QPR release. You can do this by using the Issue Tracker. If you are not, you can sign up by visiting the Android beta website, which is in the source link.
When you sign in with your Google account, you will see all eligible devices for the program. If you choose to opt into the program with an eligible device, you will be asked to accept the terms and conditions. You will also have the option of receiving emails about the program and also declaring yourself as a developer. Furthermore, you can join the official Reddit group to share your thoughts or problems with regard to the latest updates. You can also manually download the installation here.
While discovering new features is exciting, please note that this is a beta, so there could be issues that you encounter while using your device. If the phone is your daily, it might not be the best idea to enroll in the program. While you can revert back to a stable version of Android if you opt out, it will require you to wipe your device and start fresh.

Source: Android Beta Program

Release notes | Android Developers

Release notes and known issues for the latest Android 13 builds.

developer.android.com

Release notes​

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Beta 1

Release date	September 8, 2022
Build	T1B1.220819.006, T1B1.220819.007 (Pixel 6a only)
Security patch level	September 2022
Google Play services	22.26.15

About Android 13 QPR1​

Following the stable release of Android 13 to AOSP, we continue to update the platform with fixes and improvements that are then rolled out to supported devices. These releases happen on a quarterly cadence through Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs), which are delivered both to AOSP and to Google Pixel devices as part of Feature Drops.
Although these updates don't include app-impacting API changes, we provide images of the latest QPR beta builds so you can test your app with these builds as needed.
Unlike developer previews and betas for unreleased versions of Android, these builds are suitable for general use. However, please review any known issues that are listed on this page.
Android 13 QPR1 builds on the updates in the Android 13 release and includes the next round of refinements such as bug fixes and improvements to stability and performance.

How to get QPR1 Beta 1​

You can install Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 on any of the following Google Pixel devices:

• Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
• Pixel 5 and 5a
• Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
• Pixel 6a

See Get Android 13 QPR beta builds for details on how to get started.

General advisories​

Be aware of these general advisories about the release:

• This release might have various stability, battery, or performance issues.
• For users with accessibility needs, this release might not be appropriate for daily use.
• Some apps might not function as expected when running on this release. This limitation includes Google's apps as well as other apps.
• Android 13 QPR beta builds aren't Compatibility Test Suite (CTS)‑approved, but they have passed preliminary testing and provide a stable set of pre-release APIs for developers. Apps that depend on CTS-approved builds or use SafetyNet APIs might not work normally on Android 13 QPR beta builds.

Get support​

Two primary support channels are available to you when developing and testing with Android 13 QPR1. The channel you should use to get support depends on where you are encountering your issue.
Support for device-specific issues, system issues, and issues with Google apps
Use the Issue Tracker to create new issues and to view and track issues that you and other developers have submitted. Before creating your own issue, check the known issues listed on this page and search the lists of top open issues and recently created issues to see if someone else has already reported it. You can subscribe and vote for an issue by clicking star this issue

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See Where to report issues to find an issue template that best matches the type of issue that you are encountering.
Support for issues with other apps
Contact the app developer directly.
To discuss issues or ideas with other developers working with the Android 13 QPR Beta, join the android_beta community on Reddit.

Top resolved issues​

The following issues have been resolved in Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1:

Developer-reported issues​

• Fixed an issue for some devices that mistakenly caused a user's emergency contact to be dialed from the lock screen when the device was in their pocket. (Issue #233159557)

Other resolved issues​

• Fixed various issues for Pixel 6a devices that made it difficult for users to unlock their device or to set up Fingerprint Unlock.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to crash in certain cases, such as gesturing from the edge of the screen to go back.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the 5G icon to be displayed instead of the 5G UW icon, even when the affected device was already successfully connected to a 5G UW network.

 

[Ghisy]

Canary Magisk 25203 working fine with QPR1 Beta 1. Also has the October, 2022 Google Play System update. Bootloader and radio have also been updated.

It's time to flash that new radio I guess!

 

[Lughnasadh]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1567981209166422017

 

[cmh714]

Thoughts on if this will work with Stable Magisk?? before I shoot myself in the foot....

 

[Lughnasadh]

Thoughts on if this will work with Stable Magisk?? before I shoot myself in the foot....

I don't see why not.

 

[cmh714]

I don't see why not.

yeah thats what I'm a figuring.....will bit the bullet in a little while.

 

[5t4rC0m1337]

Hi Guys,

I woke up this morning, my phone was running hot (40 degrees), I just can't anymore with the battery and the hotness, I am going to upgrade from A12 to A13 with the September update.

What is the most straight forward and cleanest way to upgrade please ?

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Hi Guys,

I woke up this morning, my phone was running hot (40 degrees), I just can't anymore with the battery and the hotness, I am going to upgrade from A12 to A13 with the September update.

What is the most straight forward and cleanest way to upgrade please ?

The *only* thing different for updating to Android 13 Stable is that you should start with:

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot --slot all flash bootloader bootloader.img

to protect yourself from accidentally permanently bricking your phone. Replace "bootloader.img" with the actual name of the bootloader file inside the inner zip in the (full) firmware zip. Not the same thing as the kernel/boot.img.
Then click the yellow How-To-Guide Quick Filter at the top of the list of threads in this section and take your pick as to your preferred way of updating - there are at least 2-3 threads with directions.

I prefer the full factory image method. See those threads for the details. Just know that this thread is about the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1, not about Android 13 Stable.

 

[cmh714]

I dont know, but it sure feels like the UI is snappier....so far so good!

 

[pedro6669]

As long as the battery life doesn't go backwards, this is looking pretty good. I just might give it a try.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Android 13 QPR1 details how face unlock should work on the Pixel 6 Pro

Back in April, we reported that the Pixel 6 Pro was supposed to launch with Face Unlock, and Android 13 QPR1 reveals what the end user...

9to5google.com

 

[cmh714]

Android 13 QPR1 details how face unlock should work on the Pixel 6 Pro

Back in April, we reported that the Pixel 6 Pro was supposed to launch with Face Unlock, and Android 13 QPR1 reveals what the end user...

9to5google.com

Only Face matching I have is for Assistant, but I wasnt planning on using Face unlock regardless

 

[yasars]

Switch up gesture bug.... Doesnt work ..any fix?
You must use the 3 bottoms to use the phone and UI is laggy


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Swipe up fix...go to apps> pixel launcher> 3dot menu and deinstall update.... Thats it
If you have not 3dot menu on the right install this and then deinstall it

Pixel Launcher 13 (Android 13+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror

Pixel Launcher 13 (Android 13+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com

 

[Sigray]

I dont know, but it sure feels like the UI is snappier....so far so good!

Yes it is snappier.

 

[Lughnasadh]

Switch up gesture bug.... Doesnt work ..any fix?
You must use the 3 bottoms to use the phone and UI is laggy

The fix is to uninstall the Pixel Launcher update installed via APK Mirror. That build from APK mirror doesn't play nicely with the QPR1 Beta 1 build.

EDIT: Never mind, didn't see your edit