Google has started rolling out another beta update to Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1. This update will be available to all significant Google Pixel devices, including the Google Pixel 4a or higher. It brings several bug fixes and addresses all the issues reported with the last QPR3 beta three a week ago. One of the things it addresses is stability issues (#279246037, #274339025, #279301937), including memory leaks in the system UI, notifications (#273870112), minor camera bugs that cause the device to crash, and excessive battery drain for some devices.
The update is rolling out via OTA for Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 or Beta 3 devices. This update brings a build number of T3B3.230413.006/.A1. If you have not upgraded your device to Android 14, then your device will not receive the update. As we mentioned, this update addresses essential fixes, including issues with power drain, device SystemUI crashes, and the camera and FI for talkback. This includes fixing the accessibility feature for visually impaired users.
Whether you are on Android 13 or Android 14 beta, things always need to be fixed and have problems. The Android Beta Programme will always allow you to check the beta and receive an OTA update that will bring fixes as soon as the company patches them.
What is New in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1
This update has several bugs and issue fixes in Beta 3 of Android 13 QPR3. This is not a major release that brings new features or things; instead, it focuses on optimizing and saving new features for Android 14 and will be announced at Google I/O.
Google is also rolling out the May 2023 security patch. However, some carrier-locked devices have yet to receive the May 2023 update. The company has fixed security issues and provided security enhancements to protect its devices against potential vulnerabilities and threats.
Download Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1.
The company has fixed stability issues, system UI fixes, memory leaks, notification shade problems, camera bugs that cause the device to crash, and sometimes battery drain issues. These have been addressed without affecting the device’s performance and usability. This update is starting to roll out, and if you want to sideload, you can use the firmware mentioned below to download and install it on your device.
| Device | Factory Image | OTA |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 7 Pro | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 7 | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 6a | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 6 Pro | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 6 Pro Verizon | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 6 | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 6 Verizon | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 5a | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 5 | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 4a (5G) | Downlaod | Downlaod |
| Pixel 4a | Downlaod | Downlaod |
After downloading Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 on your device, you can use the factory image and OTA files to flash your device using the Command Prompt and Adb commands. This may not be suitable for some users. However, you can always enroll in the Android Beta Programme to get the beta over-the-air (OTA), preventing Command Prompt and Adb without using any technical skills or commands.