Android 15 Beta 4.2 resolves key Pixel camera and system issues

Top 3 Key Points:

1. Android 15 Beta 4.2 includes crucial fixes for Pixel camera performance.
2. The update addresses system wake-up delays and app crashes.
3. All eligible Pixel devices can now receive the Beta 4.2 update over-the-air.

Google has released Android 15 Beta 4.2, bringing important fixes to Pixel devices. This update, identified as AP31.240617.015, includes the latest August 2024 security patch and is available for all supported Pixel devices. This includes models like Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and the Pixel Fold.

Several significant issues have been addressed in this release:

• Device Wake-Up: Some devices experienced delays in waking up from sleep mode. This issue has been resolved, ensuring a smoother and more responsive user experience.
• Camera Improvements: The update fixes multiple camera-related problems. These include a gray transparent bar that appeared during camera use, low frame rates and crashes when adjusting zoom. Additionally, issues with camera saturation have been corrected, resulting in better photo quality.
• System Stability: Users were encountering flickering in the user interface and crashing within the YouTube app. Both of these problems have been fixed, leading to a more stable system overall.

Previously, in the late July update, a phone-calling issue was resolved. Now, with Beta 4.2, Google continues to enhance the stability and performance of Pixel devices running Android 15.

If you are part of the Android Beta for Pixel program, you will receive the Beta 4.2 update over the phone (OTA). The update size for the Pixel 8, for example, is 59.01 MB. All eligible devices can download and install this update to benefit from these crucial fixes.

The factory images and OTA links for all supported Pixel models, including Pixel 8, Pixel 7, Pixel 6 series, and others, are also available for those who prefer manual installation.