Google is releasing the last big Android 13 update in the form of QPR3 for Pixel devices which holds a huge list of bug fixes. As per the information, these refinements are for both Pixel 7 series and other Google smartphones.
Looking into the changelog, the latest QPR3 firmware is rolling out with the June 2023 patch and carries several fixes. These are related to the Audio, Battery & Charging, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Sensors, System, Telephony, and Wi-Fi sections.
In addition, the update also holds a few tweaks for the User Interface. Perhaps, Pixel users will find an all-new Enhanced PIN Privacy option that disables animations when entering a code on the lock screen. What else? You can check the changelog below.
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Before you proceed, you need to take a look at the device key to interpret the changelog. For instance [1] included on Pixel 4 series and Pixel 5a. [2] is for the Pixel 7 lineup whereas [3] is only applicable for Pixel 7a.
Android 13 QPR3 Update – Fixes
Audio
- Fix for issue occasionally causing echo or audible feedback when using wired headphones *[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing some voices to be suppressed in VOIP calls made using certain apps *[2]
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing call audio to transfer between phone and paired devices
Battery & Charging
- General improvements for charging, battery usage, or thermal performance in certain conditions
- Improvements for battery usage while using the front camera in certain apps or conditions *[2]
Bluetooth
- General improvements for Bluetooth stability and performance in certain conditions
- Improvements in connection stability with certain Bluetooth LE headsets or accessories
Camera
- General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue causing display brightness level to adjust when switching between user profiles
Framework
- Improvements for Work profile account syncing or connection between certain apps
Sensors
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing NFC from triggering until the device is restarted
System
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
Telephony
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing eSIM from activating in certain conditions *[2]
- General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
User Interface
- Add an option to disable animation for PIN entry on the lock screen
- Fix for issue causing app titles to occasionally appear truncated or cut off in the app drawer
- Fix for issue causing certain grouped notifications to appear rounded at the corners
- Fix for issue causing tinting or shading over app drawer in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the device to become unresponsive after quickly locking and unlocking
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the keyboard to appear when navigating to the home screen
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing lock screen notifications to overlap with a lock icon
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the lock screen to display a charging status when the device isn’t plugged into a charger
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the notifications area to appear hidden or blank in the notification shade
- Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to overlay outside the bounds of the notification shade
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the volume controls pane to cut off at the bottom of the screen
- Fix for issue occasionally causing wallpaper to disappear when opening or closing notification shade
- Fix for the issue occasionally preventing the keyboard from displaying when the notification shade is expanded
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing mobile network icon from displaying in the status bar
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Quick Settings buttons to respond to touch input
- Fix for the issue occasionally preventing Quick Settings from expanding when swiping down
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing work profile account onboarding to begin during the first setup
- Fix to improve lock screen touch sensitivity or response in certain conditions
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions *[3]
