Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 is out now for Pixels bringing missing “Circle to Search” to Pixel 8 series،
Less than a month after releasing Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 and some fixes, Google today announcement the next step in its Android 14 QPR beta program, QPR3 Beta 1. Build AP21.240119.009 is rolling out today to eligible Pixel devices.
QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. This build is around 302MB and targets a very specific issue with the new “Circle to Search” feature not appearing for devices running the QPR beta, adding that this was an oversight that has now been addressed. corrected. It should be noted, however, that “Circle to Research” is still only available to Pixel 8 series.
CHANGE LOG
Issue #323331515 – Circle to search not appearing after release date. This feature was unintentionally released only for non-beta users. Beta users should always get the latest features before or at the same time as the rest of the public. This problem was corrected in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1.
This update, like the previous ones, will be automatically deployed to your eligible device via OTA (over-the-air) within five days. If you want to install the update immediately, simply go to Settings, then System, then tap Software Updates. Keep in mind that to get this update on your Pixel device you will need to be part of the beta program, which you can sign up for at g.co/androidbeta.
If you prefer to abandon the beta program and get the official stable version of Android 14 QPR2, you have the ability to do this without having to erase your device. To do this, simply choose to deactivate your device at g.co/androidbeta and skip installing today's QPR3 Beta 1 update. Please note, if you install QPR3 Beta 1 first and then unsubscribe from the program, your device will effectively be erased and all your data will disappear. Choosing to unsubscribe will result in a live “Downgrade” update. Skip this update and wait for the public release of Android 14 QPR2 instead.
