It is almost two weeks since the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 was rolled out for the Pixel phones. Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 brings some changes and they are first, the audio player to the notification shade and on the lock screen. Second, the re-addition of battery usage stats counts down from your last charge rather than the last 24 hours. Now, Google releases the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel phones.
It develops for general use. If you want to install this Beta program on your device first take a backup of your data and factory reset. When the stable version launches then you unenroll.
It brings on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Clear Calling is now available. There also some change comes in the Quick Settings tiles for Hotspot and Night Light. Google lists the following “top resolved issues” with this release and some definitely apply to the Pixel 7 series:
Issues faced by Developers and user
These issues affect the performance of the phone it need to be fixed an issue for some devices where the screen unlocks UI was displayed over notifications and other lock-screen content.
Other resolved issues
- Fixed an issue that prevented the “Flip camera for selfie” gesture from working on some devices.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to go blank while attempting to unlock a device.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using either Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock when the device had been idle for multiple hours.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused fullscreen video playback to flicker after enabling always-on-display features and locking the screen.
Two more issues are identified:
Android Platform
In some cases, issues with a device’s GPU drivers cause the system UI to freeze during normal device use. To work around this issue, try restarting the device.
Pixel
- In some cases, Pixel phones display an incorrect “Missed call” notification instead of “Call answered on another device” when the call is answered remotely by Pixel Watch.
For details, issues the Android Beta Feedback app is available on Pixel phones. You can access it from the app drawer or via Quick Settings to file bugs in the Google issue tracker. Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 system images are available for the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro, as well as in the Android Emulator.
Now, most of the users will be installing Beta 3 (T1B3.221003.003) with the October security patch from the Android Beta Program website. You can expect an OTA update in the coming hours.
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 enables Clear Calling on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Clear Calling allows you to hear people when they’re in noisy places. It decreases surrounding sounds and enhances voices. When you update Android QPR1 Beta 3, in the setting you will find new Clear calling in the navigate to Sound & vibration.
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There’s a simple switch with Google explaining that availability depends on your Wi-Fi and mobile network connection. In addition, Content from your call is not sent to Google. You can turn on/off Clear Calling mid-call. In our usage, background freeway noise was not completely removed, but it was reduced to a very quiet and ignorable hiss. Now, the speaker’s sound clearly heard.
The Google Store explains that Clear Calling is “Not available on VOIP calls”:
Call quality depends on the environment, carrier network conditions, and many other factors. Actual results may vary.
There should be a support article once the Clear Calling officially launches, but it’s not posted just yet today.
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 brings a new squiggle for the Android 13 media player and the ability to remove it from the lock screen.
Finally, with this, you also get animated Quick Settings icons. For those want to experience new features of Android this update is beneficial.