Android 15 Beta 2.2 rolling out with several fixes for Pixel
What are the main fixes included in the Android 15 Beta 2.2 update for Pixel devices?
The main fixes included in the Android 15 Beta 2.2 update for Pixel devices are:
- Fixed remaining issues where creating a private space on a device for the first time removed app icons from the Home screen (or Home screens if more than one Home screen had been added). (Issue #340868295)
- Fixed an issue with the Wallet role that prevented NFC payments from functioning in some cases. (Issue #340933949)
- Fixed an issue where the app drawer didn’t open when swiping up. (Issue #335798568)
- Fixed an issue with NFC observe mode that prevented NFC payments from processing in some cases.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused videos that were recorded using 10-bit HDR to have a green tint.
- Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, interactivity, and connectivity.
These fixes aim to improve the overall experience for Pixel users who have opted into the beta program3.
How does the update size of Android 15 Beta 2.2 vary between different Pixel models?
The update size of Android 15 Beta 2.2 varies between different Pixel models. On a Pixel 8 and Tablet, the on-device OTA update size is 2.56 GB. However, it is only 55.78 MB on a different Pixel 8 Pro. It seems that the update size depends on the specific device model, and users may experience different download sizes accordingly.
Which Pixel devices are eligible for the Android 15 Beta 2.2 update?
The Android 15 Beta 2.2 update is available for all Pixel devices launched after the Pixel 5, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Specifically, the update is available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a36. All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 2.2.