Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 Now Available
Google has officially rolled out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3, marking the latest milestone in the second quarterly platform release (QPR2) cycle. This beta comes with a range of bug fixes and improvements that pave the way for a smoother and more polished user experience. The final version of Android 15 QPR2 is expected to arrive in February or March 2025, so this release offers an important sneak peek at what’s coming next.
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Key Enhancements and Fixes
Call and App Management
One of the major highlights of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 is a fix for devices that would restart unexpectedly during phone calls. Additionally, Google resolved an issue where resuming an app from the app overview would redirect users to the home screen instead. These improvements reflect Google’s ongoing commitment to ensuring Android 15 remains stable and user-friendly.
Language Picker and IME Improvements
This beta also addresses a problem with the language picker menu—accessible by long-pressing the spacebar—that was causing the input method editor (IME) to hide in certain apps. By correcting this, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 ensures a more seamless typing and app navigation experience, particularly in scenarios where apps have set their softInputMode to STATE_ALWAYS_HIDDEN.
Audio, Charging, and Wear OS Fixes
Background Audio and Wireless Charging
Users who frequently record videos will be pleased to find that the background clicking sound issue is fixed in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3. Wireless charging reliability has also been improved, resolving cases where charging would suddenly stop functioning.
Wear OS Connectivity
For those using Wear OS devices, a critical crash that sometimes occurred after initiating an exercise session has been patched. This fix helps preserve the link between Android 15 smartphones and Wear OS wearables, enhancing overall connectivity and user confidence.
Stability Improvements and Build Details
In addition to these specific fixes, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 tackles several stability, connectivity, and interactivity issues. It also resolves a series of null pointer exceptions that were leading to system UI crashes, and fine-tunes the Android Beta Feedback app to prevent crashes during bug report submissions. The build number has moved from BP11.241121.013 to BP11.241210.004, with the security patch updated to January 2025.
How to Get Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3
If you’re interested in trying out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3, you can download the latest factory images or over-the-air (OTA) images directly from the official Android Developers site. Alternatively, you can sign up for the Android Beta Program to receive the update automatically. As always, exercise caution when installing beta software on your primary device, as unforeseen bugs may still emerge.
With this latest release, Google continues its steady march toward a polished public launch, ensuring that Android 15 keeps improving for millions of users worldwide.