Google on Friday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 2.1 replace to builders and beta testers. Initially accessible on choose Google Pixel gadgets, it’s the newest testing model of Google’s smartphone working system and builds upon the discharge of the Android 16 Beta 2 which was launched earlier this month. Not like the earlier replace which introduced hybrid auto-exposure mode, UltraHDR HEIC photographs, and different new privateness options, Android 16 Beta 2.1 is taken into account a minor rollout and doesn’t include any notable new additions. Nonetheless, the replace does deliver fixes for essential points which impacted the gadget efficiency, together with connectivity, system stability, and efficiency.
In the meantime, the corporate is alleged to launch Android 16’s secure model to eligible Google Pixel smartphones within the second quarter of 2025.
Android 16 Beta 2.1 Replace: What’s New
In accordance with Google, the Android 16 Beta 2.1 brings fixes for a number of points impacting Google Pixel gadgets which had been reported by customers following the earlier updates. It arrives with the construct quantity BP22.250124.010 and rectifies an issue which stopped the handset from getting into the Doze mode, a power-saving function with which the system makes an attempt to preserve battery by proscribing apps’ entry to community and CPU-intensive providers.
One other difficulty reported on Google’s Challenge Tracker brought about uneven animations whereas configuring reside wallpapers. It has been fastened. As per the changelog, the replace additionally fixes random and surprising reboot on gadgets. It additionally accommodates rectifications for issues associated to system stability, connectivity, and efficiency, as per Google.
Android 16 Launch Date
In accordance with earlier experiences, Android 16 is alleged to be moved to the Android Open Supply Challenge (AOSP) on June 3. It is usually more likely to be made accessible as an over-the-air (OTA) replace for Google Pixel gadgets, that are normally the primary available in the market to get the most recent Android updates, on the identical day.
Notably, AOSP is a supply code repository which accommodates the core of the Android OS. Following its availability on this platform, builders can create customized variants of the OS catering to their respective gadgets and port it for the discharge.
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