Google has rolled out a new beta of Android 13, version 2.1. Rather than adding new features, this release just fixes a few bugs on Pixel smartphones.
After an initial public beta released last April, it’s been about two weeks since Google rolled out Android 13 Beta 2 at its annual Google I/O conference, bringing with it some new changes to the next major Android release. . In addition to improving Material You themes and implementations for tablets, this update also allowed all smartphone manufacturers to make their devices compatible. The list of devices eligible for the beta was therefore greatly extended.
Beta 2 had obviously not only brought improvements, but also its share of bugs. This makes several weeks that Pixel smartphones face some stability problemsand that is precisely what this new 2.1 update seeks to correct.
Android 13 beta 2.1 brings fixes for Pixels
Google has just rolled out Android 13 Beta 2.1. The update brings a handful of bug fixes and some stability improvements for Pixel smartphones. One of the fixes should fix an issue where typing information into the search bar results in an empty list of suggestions.
Smartphones were also facing a problem where a device would freeze and restart when enabling the mobile hotspot. Other fixes address an issue where devices would freeze and restart after disconnecting Android Auto and another where the sound of dialing a call could be heard in the background during a phone call.
The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) to supported Pixel devices (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6 and 6 Pro series) enrolled in the Android Beta program. You can check if the update is available on your device by going to Settings > System > System updates. Those who are already using a preview version of Android 13 will automatically get this update and the following ones.
In June, Google should deploy a new beta of Android 13, which this time will bring a new batch of new features. In particular, this new version is expected to change the design of application search suggestions on the Pixel launcher.
