Google released the second beta version of Android 11 a few weeks ago. While that update came with improvements to the stability of the platform, there were still some nasty bugs affecting Pixel devices. For example, many Pixel 4 users experienced a flickering display issue while running the latest beta.
Today, Google is releasing Android 11 beta 2.5 in hopes of correcting some of the remaining bugs. Along with a fix for the Pixel 4’s screen flickering error, this update also fixes issues related to the notification drawer, in-app audio recording after VoIP calls, and more. See the full list of solutions below:
- Fixed issues that prevented a user from listening to or recording audio in applications after making a VoIP call.
- The notification drawer no longer sometimes stops appearing when a user swipes down from the top of the screen. (Edition # 159768228)
- The screen no longer flickers on some devices when the screen is set to a low brightness level. (Edition # 156051413)
- Fixed several issues that could cause devices to reboot intermittently. (Issue # 159888167)
- The navigation bar no longer appears in cases where it would not normally display, such as during a device restart. (Edition # 159592365)
- Some Pixel 4 / XL devices that have performed more than one Android 11 update are no longer prevented from receiving an OTA back to Android 10. (Issue # 158765677)
- Video recording is no longer interrupted sometimes when using the Camera app. (Issue # 159185509)
- The Bookmark application no longer sometimes uses the speaker as the default audio device. (Edition # 159203518)
- In the Messages app, the RCS chat features are no longer sometimes stuck in the Connecting state. (Problem # 159786769)
This update, which comes with build number RPB2.200611.012, is now available for download from all regular channels. You will automatically receive the update if you have a Pixel and have signed up for the Android Beta Program. Or you can manually flash the factory image or OTA file on your device, or use Google’s new and useful Android Flash tool.
Do you want to know more about the next major version of Android? Watch our full video of the beta version of Android 11 or see the written version below. Spoiler: There are many new features in Android 11.
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