A beta version is, by definition, a version of an operating system (or any software) that is still under development. So, Beta versions often have problems and malfunctions; The idea is to correct all these problems before releasing a final version.
This is the case of the beta version of Android 15: installing the beta version has its advantages, such as being able to test the new functions of the operating system before anyone else, such as improvements to the interface and the private space. However, the beta version of Android 15 may have bugs, such as an error that hinders the use of the mobile when it is locked. But this error, fortunately, This has already been fixed by Google
Android 15 Beta 3.1 update is now available for download
Google released Android 15 Beta 3 in mid-June, and it was discovered shortly after a bug that affects the user experience from the lock screen. This error prevents the user from being able to interact with any function of this screen, forcing him to unlock the mobile. For example, if we want to control the playback of a song from the lock screen, or use the widgets, it is not possible, the bug forces us to unlock the mobile using the PIN code.
For this reason, Google has already released a new update for the beta version of the operating system. It is Android 15 Beta 3.1, and it is now available for all available Google Pixels, that is, for the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a.
In addition to fixing this bug, the update also fixes an issue with the Face unlockin addition to implementing other system stability improvements.
Here are the changes and improvements included in Android 15 Beta 3.1:
- Fixed issues that were causing the lock screen will intercept touch input
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused facial biometric authentication fails.
- Fixed other issues affecting system stability, connectivity, and audio quality.
The update It is now available via OTA for all Google Pixel devices that have the beta installed. Users who want to try the beta can do so by signing up for the “Android Beta Program” from this link, remembering that this is a development version, which may have errors in its operation.
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