Android 16 Beta 2.1 has arrived to rectify several persistent issues
Hop on the Android 16 Beta 2.1 bandwagon
Heads up, Android enthusiasts! Google is serving up a tasty treat for those of you rocking a Google Pixel 6 or later, with the release of Android 16 Beta 2.1. Here's what you need to know:
- This minor update tackles a few select bugbears, such as Pixel phones randomly powering down. It also solves the issue that kept your devices from entering Doze mode, and even smoothes out those choppy animations while setting live wallpapers. And that's not all – it squashes a bunch of other niggling issues too!
- The fixes are a testament to Google's commitment to making Android 16 as stable as possible before its final release, expected to hit screens in Q2 this year.
- So, what's new in Android 16 Beta 2.1? Although it's a small update, it's packed with improvements. Think better stability, smoother connectivity, and enhanced overall performance.
- As for Android 16 Beta 2, it brought some eye-catching features to the table, like class loader tweaks, support for custom graphical effects, and camera enhancements. Check out our in-depth guide to Android 16 for the full lowdown.
- If you're itching to try Android 16 Beta 2.1 on your Google Pixel device, simply enroll in the Android Beta Program or wait for the OTA update to roll out. Happy early adopting!
A Byte-sized Brief
Curious about the underlying ins and outs of Android 16 Beta 2.1? Here's a glimpse:
- Bug fixes focus on system stability, connectivity, and performance.
- Issues resolved include the system UI crashing, device freezing, Google Home app crashes, IME and language picker problems, and issues.
- Check out Android 16 Beta 2 for enhancements like abandoned job handling, 16KB page size compatibility mode, improved security, edge-to-edge app support, elegant font deprecation, and more!
- This micro-update in Android 16 Beta 2.1 primarily focuses on fixing system stability issues, enhancing connectivity, and improving overall performance, making it suitable for smartphones like Google Pixel 6 or later.
- The updated version also addresses specific problems like system UI crashes, device freezing, Google Home app crashes, input method editor (IME) and language picker issues, and resolving .
