The first big update to Android 14 is rolling out today with QPR1 and contains a number of fixes for both the Pixel 8 series and older supported Google phones.
There are 37 fixes and improvements across the following categories: Apps, Sound, Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Location & GPS, Sensors, System, Telephony, UI, and Wi-Fi. Fi.
Use the following hardware key to interpret the Android 14 QPR1 changelog for your Pixel phone:
*[1] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8
*[2] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[3] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[4] Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[5] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
Applications
- General stability or performance improvements with some system applications*[1]
My voice
- Fix for users having issues pairing the hearing aid with the phone during calls under certain conditions
The battery is charging
- General improvements to charging and battery usage*[2]
Biometrics
- Fixes fingerprint issues on the first try when Always On Display is enabled under certain conditions*[3]
Bluetooth
- Fixes an issue that causes Bluetooth discovery to stop working under certain conditions
- Fixes an issue that causes Bluetooth to stop working under certain conditions
camera
- General improvements to camera stability under certain conditions
Display and graphics
- Fixes an issue that causes emoji icons to be brighter than the rest of nearby content*[1]
- Fixes an issue that causes visual effects while scrolling on the home screen under certain conditions*[1]
- Fixes an issue where users get a green flash when using the phone under certain conditions
- General improvements to display stability
Domain
- General improvements to system stability and performance in certain conditions
Location and GPS
- Fixes an issue that causes GPS instability under certain conditions
Sensors
- Fix the phone constantly vibrating under certain circumstances*[3]
System
- Fixes an issue that causes third-party applications to crash on startup under certain circumstances
- Fixes an issue with battery charging notifications in certain circumstances
Telephone communications
- Fixes Voice over Wi-Fi calling failing in certain circumstances
- General improvements to network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
user interface
- Fix the black bar at the bottom of the screen after changing the screen saver in certain circumstances*[4]
- Fix black screen in certain circumstances*[1]
- Fix for some users unable to share videos/screenshots/documents in certain circumstances*[4]
- Fix for custom clock resetting to default in certain circumstances
- Fix for email notification overlays not being removed under certain circumstances
- Fixes an issue with unlocking blank home screen sharing via fingerprint in certain circumstances
- Fix for blank home screen background unlocking in certain circumstances*[4]
- Fix incorrect date/time appearing in the status bar under certain circumstances
- Fixes an issue that causes quick settings tiles to not activate under certain circumstances
- Fixes an issue that causes the clock and temperature to overlap on the At a Glance lock screen
- Fixed the issue of blank notifications in certain circumstances
- Fixed the problem of the SMS icon not appearing in certain cases
- Fixes the issue of missing codes after unlocking via fingerprint in certain circumstances
- Fixes the issue of missing mobile phone icons in certain circumstances when using multiple SIM cards
- Fix inability to unlock device under certain circumstances*[5]
- Fix for the home screen wallpaper appearing black in certain circumstances
- Fix the Wi-Fi icon not appearing in certain circumstances
- General improvement to the setup wizard flow related to navigation mode selection*[1]
- General improvements to performance and memory management in some UI transitions
- General performance and stability improvements to some UI transitions and animations
- General improvements to system stability and performance in certain conditions
Wifi
- General improvements to Wi-Fi stability and performance in certain conditions
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Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have received a major software update with the release of Android 14 QPR1 that includes a staggering 37 fixes. This update addresses various issues and bugs, enhancing the overall performance and stability of the devices. With Google’s commitment to providing timely and effective updates, Pixel users can expect a smoother and more seamless experience with their devices. Let’s delve into the details of the fixes and improvements brought by this latest update.