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Android Auto stopped workin

After installing the Android 15 Beta 2, Android Auto refuses to work with my car. There is just an error message, saying it cannot connect to the head unit, and the cable might be broken.

0 Comments
2024/05/18
08:11 UTC

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P7 Not able to place a Widget at Homescreen

Since 15.2 i am Not able to place any Widget. Anyone else got this issue?

1 Comment
2024/05/18
05:58 UTC

1

Select text not working probably

As it show in title the select text not working. Does anyone have this issue?

1 Comment
2024/05/18
05:50 UTC

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Screen saver option in Settings crashes the app.

Settings > Display > when pressing the Screen saver option I'm taken back to the main Settings page. Trying again I get the "settings not responding" message box with the option to close the app.

Pixel 8

Bug ID: 341406580

1 Comment
2024/05/18
05:37 UTC

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Opted into beta, never installed beta, what happens if I opt out?

I just got a pixel 6 pro. In my excitement of getting accustomed to Android 14 (coming from the stone ages of Android 8(!!) on an LG V30) I thought it might be fun/cool opting into the beta. Which I did with this site: https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices .

Anyway, after a few days of playing around with regular Android 14 I realized I don't really need to be on the bleeding edge of Android. However, since I already opted into beta, and I've continually denied the notification to download and install the beta, what happens when I opt out using the same site? Google isn't going to send me a "downgrade" to 14, which I'm already on, and make me wipe my device right?

PS ignore my flair I just picked one

EDIT UPDATE: I went ahead with the advice and recommendation to go ahead and opt out, and I didn't get my phone wiped.

First image is pre opt out, I then opted out, restarted my phone, and the result is the second image

https://imgur.com/a/67hGogy

13 Comments
2024/05/18
00:54 UTC

1

Android 15 Beta 2 failing to restart/install...

I got the May 15 Android 15 Beta 2 update notification and downloaded it, only to find that it keeps failing to reboot and install. Tried 7-8 times now...?

0 Comments
2024/05/17
23:36 UTC

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Share button not working

Since the update to beta 2, the share button isn't working in any app. I press it and it just does nothing. Problem on Pixel 7a

Update: It's just pictures.

Bug ID: 342367768

1 Comment
2024/05/17
22:07 UTC

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Fingerprint issues on P8P 15.2 beta

Hey guys,

Since updating to the new 15.2 beta version my P8P has been having issues with fingerprints... I tried resetting them and it comes to the same thing. Don't know if I'm the only one with this issue..

Thanks

1 Comment
2024/05/17
20:55 UTC

7

Regarding Notification Cooldown

I recently switched to the latest Android 15 Beta 2 and was trying out new things and features implemented into it; as far I remember, there was a notification cooldown feature mentioned in the articles based on previous builds. If anyone is aware of what happened to the feature or the status of it being implemented, it would be great to know as I'm quite interested in using that one out.

5 Comments
2024/05/17
20:45 UTC

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Pixel 6 pro beta 2 "MxPayer" not launching

anyone else having a problem playing videos with Mxplayer just poping up and closing?

1 Comment
2024/05/17
20:43 UTC

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P7 - features

Just installed beta 2 on my Pixel 7....I'm literally seeing nothing different....I feel like even the some of the new features I read in different articles I'm not finding.... anything I should be looking for that's "new"? Kinda disappointed so far

1 Comment
2024/05/17
20:11 UTC

3

Dark Theme/Mode issue

(Issue is for both Android 15 beta 1 and beta 2, on a Pixel 8 Pro)

It is 2:46 Eastern Time, so my phone is automatically set for light theme (day mode). So say I need to be in a dark room and use my phone. I'll swipe down and click on dark theme, manually changing from light theme (day mode) to the dark theme (night mode). So not to cause eye strain.

But ever since joining the Android 15 Beta, when it is day time (light theme/mode) and I manually change the theme/mode to dark mode, about 30 to 60 seconds later the system will automatically switch back to light theme.

I reported this several weeks ago (bug ID: 337635380) to the team and provided an email with a screen capture of what was going on. I was hoping this would be addressed in the latest release. But I still have the theme issue.

Is this happening to anyone else?

I want the themes to automatically change for light theme (day mode) and dark theme (night mode), however, if I manually change the theme, I want the theme to stay at what I've set it at until the next sunrise/sunset cycle.)

So for example, if it's daytime and I manually set the phone to dark theme, I want the system to stay using the dark theme until either I switch it back to light theme or tomorrow's sunrise.

8 Comments
2024/05/17
19:16 UTC

3

P8P: Always On Display not showing clock

Link to video below, but anytime I put my phone to sleep using the side button for the first time, it only shows the fingerprint reader with always on display turned on. If I tap the side button again to reveal the lock screen, then put it to sleep again, the clock will correctly show.

https://imgur.com/a/6WlZ9qX

So essentially, if I want always on display to work properly, I need to hit the side button 3 times.

Is this a known bug? I'm able to reproduce 100% of the time.

0 Comments
2024/05/17
18:17 UTC

12

[5 min survey] Tells us what you think about Android 15 Beta 2

Hi Beta users,

Thank you for your continued support. Please share your latest experience on Android 15 Beta 2 by filling out our 5 minute anonymous survey. This survey is only for devices running Beta 2 (AP31.240426.022). You can verify this by going to Settings > About Phone/Tablet.

We look forward to your feedback!

20 Comments
2024/05/17
18:15 UTC

0

NFC issue on Android 15 Beta 2. (Pixel 6a)

NFC does not work properly on beta 2. I can no longer unlock a rental bike, nor can I use it on public transport to validate my ticket.

The phone just vibrates continuously and nothing happens when I use NFC.

5 Comments
2024/05/17
14:52 UTC

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Whatsapp's messages turn to white randomly

Has anybody faced this problem, randomly when i open chat all the other persons bubles are white and the font is very light gray.

My bubbles are very light green and the font light gray.

If i back off to the chats list and reopen the chat the bubbles and fonts are back yo normal.

I'm running AP21.240305.005

1 Comment
2024/05/17
14:34 UTC

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Android Games, Instagram and other apps keeps crashing on Android 15 Beta 2

Since I updated to Android 15 Beta 2 on my Google Pixel 6 Pro, a lot of apps crashes suddenly. Specially Instagram. It crashes very often and makes it literally unusable. Also, alot of android games that I play for example: Subway Surfers, state.io and 2 player games. All have been crashing in the start 10 seconds of the game.

6 Comments
2024/05/17
14:33 UTC

0

Android 15 beta 2

How much battery performance improves thank you

2 Comments
2024/05/17
14:16 UTC

16

Pixel 6 pro beta 2 speaker volume

Anyone else having issues with the volume of the speaker with beta 2, it's very low for me

15 Comments
2024/05/17
09:10 UTC

1

Private Space locked - can't delete

After changing the authentication method from a different pin to the lock screen pin, Private Space is locked and don't accept any pin (I'm sure it's the right one). When trying to delete Private Space from Settings I can't do it because it asks for the Private Space pin. How can I reset it?

2 Comments
2024/05/17
09:00 UTC

3

Can't turn on Private Space because I still have separated security and privacy. Android 15 Beta 2.

Title

10 Comments
2024/05/17
07:53 UTC

1

Private Space home screen disappeared?

I created a private space, which then created with some of the default applications already there, like Camera, Chrome, Play Store etc.. So I thought of disable these defaults application to have a clear view and avoid distractions. Hence I go ahead and cleared all the applications by disabling the application. Now when I access this private space it took me directly to the settings page in Private space instead of the Private Space home screen. I was expecting to get the home screen with the plus icon to add our desired applications.

Could someone confirm if this a bug?

8 Comments
2024/05/17
00:18 UTC

4

Android 15 beta 2 - missing fingerprint unlock fixed

In the previous beta, I wasn't able to unlock using fingerprint, if I didn't use the power button to turn off the screen (e.g. using an app that uses accessibility features to turn off the screen).

That seems fixed in Beta 2 - fingerprint unlock is available regardless of which method is used to turn off the screen.

1 Comment
2024/05/16
22:05 UTC

0

Facebook trimmed at the bottom since beta 2

Hello, as you can see in the picture, sine the Android beta 2 update on my pixel 8 pro, when I launch a Facebook video, the application is cut off at the bottom of the screen, you have the same thing ? Edit: Problem solved thanks to the new Facebook update

7 Comments
2024/05/16
21:07 UTC

1

Google photos bug

On Beta 2, when I'm in photos and hit share, app closes. In messages however, picker works fine. I filed a big report, just wanted to put this out there in case it happens to anyone else

6 Comments
2024/05/16
20:33 UTC

4

How to Tell Which eSIMs are set for calls, data, and SMS?

In Android 14 you can view and change which eSIm (or physical SIM) is used for calls, data, and SMS. My recollection was that you could get to that menu through the Network and Internet SIMs menu.

With 15 beta 2, I can't find a way to view which SIM is used for calls, data, and SMS, without switching a SIM or or off. Switching a SIM on or off brings up a menu where you can select which SIM goes for calls, data, and SMS, but I don't see a way to get to that menu without turning a SIM on or off.

Am I missing something here?

2 Comments
2024/05/16
18:57 UTC

31

Is Android 15 Beta 2 stable enough for a daily driver?

I would love to install it on my P8P, but I'm worried about bugs or other problems

76 Comments
2024/05/16
17:05 UTC

1

Android 15 beta 2, impossible to use Google USB-C earphones

Hello
with the new Android 15 beta 2, impossible to use Google USB-C earphones

it is the same with another USB-C earphones

2 Comments
2024/05/16
16:14 UTC

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MX Player and MX Player Pro not compatible with 15 B2

(Just a heads-up as I'll report this to the developers.)

MX Player Pro has been my go-to video player for a long time, but now it simply closes without any warning or message when I launch it.

As for the free version, MX Player, it shows this dialog:

MX Player

Component files are corrupted or Android

internal modules are not compatible with

current version of MX Player.

( OK )

And then closes when you tal "OK".

9 Comments
2024/05/16
15:56 UTC

10

Low Audio for Speakers after updating to Beta 2 on Pixel 6

I have noticed the Audio from media and from the call ringer is considerably low. Speakers are sounding low compared to Beta 1 on full volume. Has anyone else noticed this?

Tried turning off Adaptive Sounds,no changes though.

8 Comments
2024/05/16
15:33 UTC

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