Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 arrives with some crucial fixes for 5G and Bluetooth
There’s nothing like kicking off your weekend with a brand-new Android beta. Not even two weeks after Google rolled outAndroid 13 QPR2 Beta 2to those who love to live on the cutting edge, the company has returned with a couple of crucial fixes that can’t wait for next month. If your Pixel is currently enrolled in the beta program, QPR2 Beta 2.1 is headed to your device right now.
Aside from having a tongue twister of a name,Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1is primarily designed to squash two high-priority bugs related to 5G and Bluetooth. It’s always a headache when your smartphone runs into any network issues, so it’s great to see Google not waiting until February to resolve these problems. Thecompany’s own changelogrefers to this as a minor update, so don’t expect many surprise new features included in today’s patch. Here’s what’s fixed:
As always, if you’re unwilling to wait for an OTA update to reach your Pixel, Google hassystem imagesandOTA filesavailable for downloading at your convenience. It’s also worth noting that the list of known issues from QPR2 Beta 2 remains unchanged, so as with any round of early software, you might run into some unexpected bugs. Still, if you’re already enrolled in the program, this is one patch you’ll definitely want to grab.
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