Google has released Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel devices

Today, Google unveiled Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel smartphones, which is likely the last major update in this cycle before the official launch in December 2024. This update comes nearly six weeks after the previous version, despite having unresolved issues.

The update comes nearly six weeks after the previous version.

What is Android QPR?”

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Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) are more significant updates than monthly bug fixes. They are designed to add new features and interface changes that don’t require waiting for the next major version of Android to be released. QPRs are generally considered stable and are distributed as beta versions rather than developer previews. The final version of Android 15 QPR1 is expected to be available in December.

A final version of Android 15 QPR1 is expected to be available in December.

Fixed bugs and improvements

In the new beta version, the developers have fixed a number of issues reported by both developers and users:

• Fixed a bug that caused notifications to display with cropped content.
• Fixed a bug with system memory management causing crashes and device reboots.
• Fixed issues with volume buttons working when connected to some Bluetooth devices.
• Fixed an issue that caused some app icons on the Home screen to display the system icon instead of the app icon.
• Fixed an issue that caused the device to slow down and sometimes freeze when switching between primary and secondary user.
• Fixed an issue where the system would sometimes crash.
• Folding devices fixed an issue where the screen would sometimes remain black when the device was unfolded.

Additional fixes

Besides the major issues, several bugs affecting system stability, user interaction and connectivity have also been fixed. Among them:

• Fixed an issue preventing interaction with heads-up notifications.
• Fixed an issue causing a system crash when creating an error report.
• Bluetooth stability improvements, including improved volume control for LE Audio devices.

Devices that received the update

The Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 update (version AP41.240925.009) with October security patch is available for the following devices:

• Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
• Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
• Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
• Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel Tablet

Most users will install the update via the Android Beta program, but there is an option to flash it or install it manually via sideload. OTA files aren’t available yet, but updated release notes have been posted.

Additional release notes have been posted.