Following the launch of the new Pixel 9 lineup, Google has released the Android 15 beta 4.2 for testing purposes. The latest beta addresses several issues reported in beta 4 and brings a new security patch. With this release, we are one step closer to the public launch of the next version of Android.
So, what’s new in the Android 15 beta 4.2, let’s find out in this article.
Google has released the gradual upgrade ending with the AP31.240617.015 build number. It is a small update for those already running on Android 15 beta 4.x, you can quickly install it on your smartphone. If you own the Pixel 6 or newer model, you can easily upgrade your Pixel to the newest Android 15 beta.
When it comes to changes, the new update addresses low frame rates camera issues, a fix for camera saturation, delayed wake-up timings on select devices, and more. The update also fixes the issue causing the YouTube app to crash. Apart from these changes, the update brings August 2024 security patch.
Here’s the complete release notes.
- Fixed an issue where some devices were delayed in waking up.
- Fixed an issue where a gray transparent bar was appearing when using the camera.
- Fixed a camera issue that was causing low frame rates.
- Fixed a camera issue that was causing a crash when changing zoom values.
- Fixed an issue with camera saturation.
- Fixed an issue that was causing the UI to flicker.
- Fixed an issue that was causing the YouTube app to crash.
If you own a compatible Pixel smartphone, then you can join the Android Beta Program. Once you enroll in the beta program, then you will receive the beta update on your smartphone over the phone. You can check for the software updates by navigating to Settings > System > System updates.
When installed you can use the Android Beta Feedback app to submit problems or issues available on the beta.
You can manually sideload the upgrade your phone to the beta, visit this page to download the Factory images and this page to get the OTA files. Make sure to take a backup before sideloading the new software.
For Android 15 DP users: If your Pixel smartphone is already running on the Android 15 developer preview, then you will get the first beta on your device over the air. Or you can manually install the Android 15 beta on your smartphone.
For Android 14 QPR users: If you’re on the Android 14 QPR release, then you can also upgrade your Pixel smartphone to Android 15 beta without wiping the data, the update will be available on your phone over the air, all you need to do is simply find it inside System Updates settings and install it on your device.
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