Recent Pixel devices are n ow getting the stable Android 14 QPR2 update with a handful of new features and tons of fixes.
Android 14 QPR2 update is now rolling out to recent Pixels.
It includes a number of new features and fixes for Google’s phones and tablet.
Google is rolling out the stable Android 14 QPR2 update alongside the March Pixel feature drop. It carries the March 2024 security patch for the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 series, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel 8 lineup. You also get a number of new features and fixes across the board (h/t 9to5Google).
The Bluetooth Quick Settings Tile can now expand to show a list of up to three devices. Apart from viewing the battery status of paired Bluetooth devices, you can also now see and switch between other Saved accessories.
The Android 14 QPR2 update also features a new look for the Pixel volume slider and a new “Share Wi-Fi” shortcut in the Internet Quick Settings Tile.
The Microphone and Camera privacy indicators get a “Close this app” shortcut that lets you quickly shut apps using sensors.
Elsewhere, the Pixel Weather lockscreen clock now displays symbols for when your phone is on Do Not Disturb (DND) mode or when an alarm has been set.
The Pixel Launcher grid has also been updated to show two lines of app names. Going to Settings > System > Software updates now shows a refreshed “Your Pixel is up to date” screen that also also links to the Play Store’s “Manage apps & device” page.
The Android 14 QPR2 update also brings a number of fixes for the Pixel 8 series and other recent Pixel devices. Below is the complete changelog:
The March 2024 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.Android 14 QPR2 changelog
Apps
General improvements for stability and performance with certain system apps [4]
Assistant
Fix for assistant not responding to verbal commands in certain conditions [11]
Biometrics
General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions [3]
Bluetooth
Fix for audio quality issue with connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions [3]
Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions [6]
Camera
Fix for issue causing camera to stop functioning in certain conditions [8]
Display & Graphics
Fix for brightness changes in photo and video under certain conditions [8]
Fix for issue occasionally causing display to turn green in certain conditions [8]
General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions [11]
Framework
Fix for issue in launching Google Play store app under certain conditions [4]
Fix for issue in using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions [3]
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions [6]
Media
Fix for issue in playing video on Google TV under certain conditions [5]
Sensors
Fix for issue causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions [3]
Fix for issue occasionally causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions [2]
System
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions [1]
Telephony
Fix for issue in routing calls to connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions [9]
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when WiFi icon shows during an ongoing call after WiFi is disabled.
