General January 20, 2023 - QPR2 Beta 2.1 (T2B2.221216.008) - Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] - [thread also for future Major Android Betas]

[ujh]

Not everyone gets the Google Play System updates at the same time. It's a slow rollout. When you update to the December security patch on Monday you'll likely get either the November or December Google Play System update with it.

well, that's sad... a pixel 7 which is 2 months behind...

 

[ujh]

There is no November or December Play store system update.

December Google Play System Updates: Digital driver's license beta, Find My Device expansion [U]

Google's December Play System Updates readies a digital driver's license beta for Wallet and expands on Android's Find My Device.

9to5google.com

 

[S8rooted&tooted]

well, that's sad... a pixel 7 which is 2 months behind...

Betas are months ahead. Because the date says October doesn't mean the beta build didn't have that already. If you read the article you posted, they are bringing beta stuff to the December official update. We are beta version. Way different. I think you need to start understanding beta vs official. And Pixels vs the other android phones. Pixel usually get the features first. Then they roll out to other phones. Some of those things listed are not even for the pixel line specifically but rather bringing other phones up to speed of where the pixels are. Comparing official system updates dates (play system and or anything) to beta system updates doesn't work. Betas usually include the play system update with it. Now, since Nov beta update I got 2 play system updates with no change to the date. Doesn't mean I didn't get an update. They could of been fixes. But because my date didn't change doesn't mean I am not up to date. Betas are exactly that, BETA. Go official if you want your dates to be correct.

 

[LeshaRB]

Hi
It's my frist phone with eSim

So I have 2 questions

1. Can I make eSim primary (first) in the selection list of numbers from which the call will be made
2. Can I set up an eSim number? For a physical card, set

 

[ujh]

Betas are months ahead. Because the date says October doesn't mean the beta build didn't have that already. If you read the article you posted, they are bringing beta stuff to the December official update. We are beta version. Way different. I think you need to start understanding beta vs official. And Pixels vs the other android phones. Pixel usually get the features first. Then they roll out to other phones. Some of those things listed are not even for the pixel line specifically but rather bringing other phones up to speed of where the pixels are. Comparing official system updates dates (play system and or anything) to beta system updates doesn't work. Betas usually include the play system update with it. Now, since Nov beta update I got 2 play system updates with no change to the date. Doesn't mean I didn't get an update. They could of been fixes. But because my date didn't change doesn't mean I am not up to date. Betas are exactly that, BETA. Go official if you want your dates to be correct.

What? I'm not on beta. And the changelogs I've posted are not from beta. I've been using beta programmes for both pcs and smartphones. There were already issues with pixels and not just these not receiving those updates.

 

[S8rooted&tooted]

This is the beta thread. Look above. All beta releases..

 

[ujh]

It says "also"...

This is the beta thread. Look above. All beta releases..

 

[S8rooted&tooted]

Read the OP.

This thread is for Beta releases also future releases(future Beta quarterly releases. Go read the OP. There is a general thread discussion for the Official Releases. But this isn't it.

 

[Markeee]

I'm not too experienced with these Google beta OS programs wondering if now's the time to opt-out of the beta program before Android 13 QPR1 goes final in December and forces me to reset my phone?

 

[Lughnasadh]

I'm not too experienced with these Google beta OS programs wondering if now's the time to opt-out of the beta program before Android 13 QPR1 goes final in December and forces me to reset my phone?

You should wait until we get the stable QPR1 build tomorrow, install that, then opt out. If you opt out before that you will have to wipe. If you wait until after installing the stable QPR1 build tomorrow you can opt out after that (for a short time period) without having to wipe.

From the A13 Beta program FAQ:

Note: During the beta program’s release cycle, there will be stable releases to the public (the official platform release followed by Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs)). When you apply the stable release update for the version you’re beta testing, you can opt out without a data wipe for a limited time until you apply the next beta update

Android Beta Program

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

www.google.com

 

[Markeee]

You should wait until we get the stable QPR1 build tomorrow, install that, then opt out. If you opt out before that you will have to wipe. If you wait until after installing the stable QPR1 build tomorrow you can opt out after that (for a short time period) without having to wipe.

From the A13 Beta program FAQ:

Note: During the beta program’s release cycle, there will be stable releases to the public (the official platform release followed by Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs)). When you apply the stable release update for the version you’re beta testing, you can opt out without a data wipe for a limited time until you apply the next beta update

Android Beta Program

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

www.google.com

So will the beta program end tomorrow with this Dec stable QPR1 release after I opt out will I be prompted for a none beta final build?

 

[Lughnasadh]

So will the beta program end tomorrow with this Dec stable QPR1 release after I opt out will I be prompted for a none beta final build?

The beta program for QPR1 will end. Then sometime this month they should start the beta program for QPR2. If you want to continue with the beta program for QPR2, then just don't opt out. If you don't, then opt out after you install the stable QPR1 build.

 

[Markeee]

The beta program for QPR1 will end. Then sometime this month they should start the beta program for QPR2. If you want to continue with the beta program for QPR2, then just don't opt out. If you don't, then opt out after you install the stable QPR1 build.

I like being in beta programs I just don't want to have to wipe and do a reinstall if I can avoid it.
So if I don't opt out will it force me to wipe at some point?

 

[Lughnasadh]

I like being in beta programs I just don't want to have to wipe and do a reinstall if I can avoid it.
So if I don't opt out will it force me to wipe at some point?

For the A13 QPR Beta program, you will have to wipe only if you opt out before receiving the stable QPR build that you are beta testing. See the FAQ I linked to you for more details.

 

[Markeee]

For the A13 QPR Beta program, you will have to wipe only if you opt out before receiving the stable QPR build that you are beta testing. See the FAQ I linked to you for more details.

Yeah, I read the facts its still unclear to me can you please explain? is it saying and are you saying if I don't opt out I'll be able to just continue within the beta program and it won't force me to take the stable version that will wipe me?
Will I then forever lose my opportunity to ever revert back without wiping?




How can I opt-out and return to a public Android release?

First, make sure you are running a beta version of Android. View devices to find the device you want to remove and click Opt out. Your device will receive an update within 24 hours that will wipe all user data and install the latest stable public version of Android. You will not be able to unenroll and revert back to a stable public release version of Android without first wiping all locally saved data on your device. You may also encounter issues restoring a backup.
Note: During the beta program’s release cycle, there will be stable releases to the public (the official platform release followed by Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs)). When you apply the stable release update for the version you’re beta testing, you can opt out without a data wipe for a limited time until you apply the next beta update.

 

[Lughnasadh]

Yeah, I read the facts its still unclear to me can you please explain? is it saying and are you saying if I don't opt out I'll be able to just continue within the beta program and it won't force me to take the stable version that will wipe me?
Will I then forever lose my opportunity to ever revert back without wiping?

If you don't opt out you'll continue with the beta program. You'll still get the stable release for the QPR you're testing without having to wipe.

 

[Markeee]

I'm not sure where I stand now I was on the beta but my phone took the Dec. update today and it's not showing the beta boot screen now when it boots up so guess I'm updated to non beta ?

 

[Lughnasadh]

I'm not sure where I stand now I was on the beta but my phone took the Dec. update today and it's not showing the beta boot screen now when it boots up so guess I'm updated to non beta ?

Yes, today's update was for the stable QPR1 build.

 

[Markeee]

Yes, today's update was for the stable QPR1 build.

I'm not really understanding how this beta program works if I don't opt out and just do nothing will I keep getting beta releases as I've been getting and at what point does it wipe me?

 

[Lughnasadh]

I'm not really understanding how this beta program works if I don't opt out and just do nothing will I keep getting beta releases as I've been getting

Yes

and at what point does it wipe me?

See my previous answers to you. I can't really put it any other way than I already have.