Google Introduces a New Android 15 Beta 2.2 Build for its Pixel Devices That Addresses a Bunch of Fixes

As Android 15 is gradually moving closer to its stable channel, Google never stops releasing never-ending bug fixes for the Android’s beta programs. Considering that, to make the beginning of June more effective, Google has just dropped the latest and yet another quick fix for the Android 15 Beta 2 build, the Android 15 Beta 2.2 version. While the Android 15 beta versions have been rushing to the Pixel smartphones for quite some time, the latest Android 15 Beta 2.2 build is addressing a handful of fixes for the supported Pixel phones. 

The Android 15 Beta 2.2 Update addresses a bunch of fixes:

The previous Android 15 Beta 2.1 update introduced a fix for the issue that was preventing users from creating private spaces. This new Android 15 Beta 2.2 update seems to be in continuation with the previous release. The latest Android 15 Beta 2.2 release comes with the AP31.240426.023.B4 official build and adds a little more, as Google has fixed some relevant issues that are adversely affecting the functionality of the Pixel devices. 

With the latest version of the Android 15 Beta 2 release, Google introduces a bunch of fixes, including the remaining issue while creating the private space on the device, a fix for the issue with the Wallet role where the NFC payments are non-functional, a fix for the issue where the app drawer is not opening when swiping up, a fix the issue where the NFC payments are not processing, and issues within the 10-bit HDR recording, respectively. 

Moreover, this new Android 15 Beta 2.2 update carries a security patch level for May 2024 along with Google Play Services version 24.16.17 that further fixes other issues that were significantly affecting the overall system stability, interactivity, and connectivity within the Pixel phones, which in turn help in providing a more stable, interactive, and optimized user experience. Here’s the entire official changelog:

Android 15 Beta 2.2 (May 2024)

This minor update to Android 15 Beta 2 includes the following fixes:

• 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)
• I 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.

All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 2.2.

Android 15 Beta 2.2-eligible Pixel devices:

It’s important to note that Google is rolling out the latest Android 15 Beta 2.2 build for the supported Pixel smartphones, which are:

• Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
• Pixel 6a
• Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
• Pixel 7a
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel Tablet
• Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
• Pixel 8a

Also, all the eligible (aforementioned) Pixel smartphones that are enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will automatically receive the new Android 15 Beta 2.2 update through OTA. Meanwhile, note that even with these fixes, Android 15 Beta 2.2 is not a stable build, and you will have to face some unexpected issues.

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