General Android 13 QPR3 went final in June 2023-opt-out now to get the OTA without wiping - Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] - [thread also for future Android QPR Betas]

[Dr.Pepper]

Hmmm, interesting why google released second beta in one month (not 1.1).... I was expecting second build next week (april)

 

[LLStarks]

Maybe we get 14 Beta 1 tomorrow if it's not next week.

 

[SpaceCadetWilliam]

anyone install this yet and see if the adaptive colour is fixed? or is it still horrible?

 

[Gordietm]

anyone install this yet and see if the adaptive colour is fixed? or is it still horrible?

It's fixed

 

[SpaceCadetWilliam]

It's fixed

nice, I'll install it now then

 

[SpaceCadetWilliam]

omg the colours are sooo much better now.

 

[One2ManyPhones]

Clear calling is missing from settings for me. Anyone else have the same issue?

 

[Lughnasadh]

Clear calling is missing from settings for me. Anyone else have the same issue?

It's there for me.

 

[One2ManyPhones]

It's there for me.

Weird. On Verizon and had it in QPR3 Beta 1.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

This also applies to Android 14:

Android 14 will make it easier to hide your phone’s PIN from shoulder surfers

Android is adding a new "enhanced PIN privacy" setting that will make it safer for you to enter your phone's PIN in public.

www.xda-developers.com

Android 14 will make it easier to hide your phone’s PIN from shoulder surfers​

BYMISHAAL RAHMAN

Android is adding a new "enhanced PIN privacy" setting that will make it safer for you to enter your phone's PIN in public.


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Google just released the second beta for the upcoming Android 13 QPR3 release this June, but the new release doesn’t offer a whole lot in terms of new features and improvements. Since QPR3 will be Android 13’s final maintenance release, it mainly focuses on stability and bug fixing changes. However, some minor quality-of-life improvements do make their way into QPRs, and Android 13 QPR3 is no different. Given that few OEMs outside of Pixel ever merge QPRs, these quality-of-life improvements will become available on devices from other brands in the next major Android release, ie. Android 14. And in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2, we spotted a new feature that’ll make its way to other devices on Android 14: Enhanced PIN privacy.


After booting up Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 on a Pixel 6, we spotted a new “enhanced PIN privacy” toggle under Settings > Security & privacy > Device lock. The description for this toggle reads “disable animations while entering the PIN”, meaning that the animation that normally plays when you tap any number on the keyguard won’t be shown. This will make it harder for shoulder surfers to watch you enter your PIN, because the Android lock screen won’t show an obvious visual cue for each number you tap.
Here’s a video demonstrating this new enhanced PIN privacy feature. This video was recorded from another device because Android applies FLAG_SECURE to the keyguard window, preventing screenshots and screen recordings from being taken. Special thanks to Nail Sadykov for sharing this video with us!

Shoulder surfing is a common social engineering attack used to obtain access to users’ devices, as many people enter their PIN while in public places. A recent report from The Wall Street Journal showed how shoulder surfers could gain nearly full access to a user’s Apple or Google Account simply by observing their phone’s unlock code and then swiping their device. Making it harder for shoulder surfers to observe PIN entry will make it harder for them to subsequently access a user’s Apple or Google Account, hopefully.

Enhanced PIN privacy isn’t the only new lock screen-related improvement coming in Android 14. We previously spotted a new feature called “auto-confirm correct PIN” that allows you to bypass tapping Enter in order to unlock your phone. That feature is not available to users yet, unlike the new enhanced PIN privacy toggle we spotted in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2. Speaking of which, it’s likely that this new enhanced PIN privacy toggle will appear in the next Android 14 preview release, which is expected to be Android 14 Beta 1. Android 14 Beta 1 will likely land in early April, and when it does, we’ll be covering the new features and changes extensively.

 

[ericDraven77]

Can anyone confirm that Banking apps din't work on the QPR Beta?? And what about google pay?
In other boards it says banking apps work perfect with beta and nothing won't work.

 

[the_alchemis7]

Is anyone else having issues with the quick settings/ drop-down status bar

Mine gets stuck if I swipe down to see a notification have to restart the phone.

Update: it still happens randomly, it goes into a mess, managed to grab a screenshot

 

[Lughnasadh]

Is anyone else having issues with the quick settings/ drop-down status bar

Mine gets stuck if I swipe down to see a notification have to restart the phone

No problem here.

 

[SpaceCadetWilliam]

Can anyone confirm that Banking apps din't work on the QPR Beta?? And what about google pay?
In other boards it says banking apps work perfect with beta and nothing won't work.

banking apps are working totally fine for me, same with Google pay.

Is anyone else having issues with the quick settings/ drop-down status bar

Mine gets stuck if I swipe down to see a notification have to restart the phone

I am not having this issue either.

I'm on the latest beta.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Aignes Website-Watcher is telling me this (bolded) part at the end is new in the "Which devices are eligible?" FAQ at:

Android Beta Program

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

www.google.com

Devices must be on a non-Developer Preview public stable build to enroll in the beta program.

 

[dexlemaffo]

The screen saturation went way up and looks great on Light mode but looks terrible on dark mode. Everything looks brown or reddish. Wallpaper and Themes are completely broken, as are Material You themes.

I guess Night Light is enabled. Check your settings.

 

[dd805bb]

Has anyone updated to 14? If so, dirty or clean install? Asking for a friend..

 

[xinseo]

Can anyone please confirm if the latest beta solves the modem issue due to which signals/ mobile data is lost every few minutes?

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

QPR 3 Beta 2.1
This minor update to Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 includes the following improvements:

• Modem updates

Top resolved issues​

The following issues have been resolved in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2:

• Fixed an issue that caused the volume panel to flicker when adjusting the volume using the volume buttons.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to get stuck in a blurry state in some cases, such as unlocking the device or finishing a phone call.
• Fixed an issue where the notification shade was closing immediately after a user opened it.
• Fixed an issue where the always-on display was displayed over apps and other content after unlocking the device.
• Fixed an issue where a device couldn't copy apps and data wirelessly during first-time setup.

Other known issues​

Based on our testing, you might encounter the following issues when using Android 13 QPR3. These issues are already known, so there's no need to file additional reports for similar issues.

Android Platform​

• If the user tries to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, the camera displays a black screen instead.
• In some cases when a work profile is switched on or off, the device reboots instead.
• The list of Recent apps sometimes becomes unresponsive if the screen orientation is changed while the list is open.

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Release notes​

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Beta 2.1Beta 2Beta 1

Release date	April 6, 2023
Build	T3B2.230316.005
Security patch level	March 2023
Google Play services	23.11.15

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2.1 (April 2023)
This minor update to Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 includes the following improvements:

• Modem updates

If you're already running Beta 2, you'll automatically receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 2.1.
Note: Other known issues listed for the Beta 2 release still apply to Beta 2.1.

About Android 13 QPR3​

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 QPR3 builds on the updates in Android 13 QPR2 and the initial Android 13 release and includes the next round of refinements such as bug fixes and improvements to stability and performance.

How to get QPR3 Beta 2.1​

You can install Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2.1 on any of the following Google Pixel devices:

• Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
• Pixel 5 and 5a
• Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
• Pixel 6a
• Pixel 7 and 7 Pro

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 QPR3. 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 .
  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.

Feature updates​

• Improvements for Adaptive Charging that can automatically adjust to your charging needs using on-device signals.

Top resolved issues​

The following issues have been resolved in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2:

• Fixed an issue that caused the volume panel to flicker when adjusting the volume using the volume buttons.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to get stuck in a blurry state in some cases, such as unlocking the device or finishing a phone call.
• Fixed an issue where the notification shade was closing immediately after a user opened it.
• Fixed an issue where the always-on display was displayed over apps and other content after unlocking the device.
• Fixed an issue where a device couldn't copy apps and data wirelessly during first-time setup.

Top open issues​

See top open issues for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported.

Other known issues​

Based on our testing, you might encounter the following issues when using Android 13 QPR3. These issues are already known, so there's no need to file additional reports for similar issues.

Android Platform​

• If the user tries to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, the camera displays a black screen instead.
• In some cases when a work profile is switched on or off, the device reboots instead.
• The list of Recent apps sometimes becomes unresponsive if the screen orientation is changed while the list is open.

Previous beta releases​

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1​

Top resolved issues​

The following issues have been resolved in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1:

• Fixed an issue where the clock text on the lockscreen was the wrong color.
• Fixed an issue where Bluetooth audio wasn't working on some devices.
• Fixed an issue where the fingerprint icon that is normally displayed on screen to indicate the position of the fingerprint sensor erroneously changed to an exclamation point (!).
• Fixed an issue where live wallpapers could not be selected or used.
• Fixed an issue where widgets, app icon positions, and other configurable options on the home screen were reset after installing an OTA update.
• Fixed an issue that caused a device to be unenrolled from Face Unlock after installing an OTA update.

Other known issues​

Based on our testing, you might encounter the following issues when using Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1. These issues are already known, so there's no need to file additional reports for similar issues.

Android Platform​

• If the user tries to open the camera by pressing the power button twice, the camera displays a black screen instead.
• In some cases when a work profile is switched on or off, the device reboots instead.
• The list of Recent apps sometimes becomes unresponsive if the screen orientation is changed while the list is open.

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Pixel 7 Pro

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Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

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Pixel 7 Pro

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[LLStarks]

Modem updated to g5300g-230323-230329-b-9845548. Newest modem for any Pixel 7 branch. No idea what's changed. Patched vulnerabilities? Fixing the bugs?

Edit: Amelie in the Shannon telegram has noted a few new nvitems, but nothing substantial yet.