Android 15 Beta 3.1 fixes Pixel lockscreen issues

Google rolled out Android 15 Beta 3.1 with fixes for lockscreen issues. Google set to launch its Pixel 9 series in August, with preparation to finalize the new Android version is also running. We may see Android 15’s official release by late August, following Pixel 9 release.

Importantly, Android 15 Beta 3.1 fixes issues with elements on the Pixel lockscreen. However, the release notes also mention fixes for two other issues related to biometric face authentication failure and impacting system stability, connectivity, and audio quality.

With the Beta 3 release, Android 15 scored the Platform Stability milestone. It was a big development towards the stable rollout of the new operating system for Pixel devices. However, some users observed silly issues in the OS, requiring immediate resolution.

The Beta 3 version had a bug, causing the Pixel lockscreen to intercept touch input and prompt the user to unlock the device. It was happening even when interacting with elements on the lock screen, which don’t require the handset to be unlocked.

Face unlock functionality was not working correctly, which is also optimized with Beta 3.1. As part of continuous improvements, the company has included enhancements for areas and elements impacting system stability, connectivity, and audio quality.

You can install this release on any of the following Google Pixel devices: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a. NOTE: For users with accessibility needs, this release might not be appropriate for daily use.

Release notes:

• Fixed issues that caused the lock screen to intercept touch input and prompt the user to unlock the device, even when interacting with elements on the lock screen that don’t require the device to be unlocked.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused biometric face authentication to fail.
• Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, connectivity, and audio quality.