It’s not the public release, as that looks to be delayed, but we do have a fresh build for the Android 14 beta, labeled as Beta 5.3. Like Beta 5.2, this new build, with build number UPB5.230623.009, comes with nine bug fixes. This update includes fixes for losses in system performance, carrier...

Another Android 14 Beta release targeting mostly Pixel devices. Quoting the list of fixes below:

  • Fixed an issue where apps crashed in some cases after a CallStyle notification was posted.

  • Fixed various issues that could cause call or carrier service interruptions.

  • Fixed an issue where the system was using an inefficient path when placing CPU restrictions on apps running in the background.

  • Fixed issues with SurfaceFlinger that were causing a loss in system performance.

  • Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices where the taskbar sometimes turned invisible while interacting with it.

  • Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices where the animation on animated wallpapers stuttered when launching apps.

  • Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the interface layout was misaligned while customizing the Home screen.

  • Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the clock on the lock screen was flickering while animating.

  • Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.

  • Pasta DentalEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    I’m asking more globally here, but for those who test drive Android 14’s beta, has battery life been better than on A13? I have a Samsung phone right now and I’m trying to gauge how much of a dip or gain I would get if I updated day 1 of the release for my phone

    • amenotef@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      Pixel 5: I don’t know if it’s better than android 11. But android 13 in the last months was running a bit worse than 14 for me.

      Standby battery drain is unstable for me though. 1 night got 1% drop in 7 hours. Most nights much more.

      So in the end I have to test 100% to 1% to get something more accurate.

      Accubattery last full cycle 100% to 1% reported screen on 12.2%/h screen off 0.8%/h (please note that some of my user apps like Instagram/tiktok are disabled in background. But others like WhatsApp are always running and I know that whatsapp is a festival of partial wakelocks).

      1000056166

    • AlmightySnoo 🐢🇮🇱🇺🇦@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      I don’t have precise before/after benchmarks, but it got much better on my Pixel 7a after I installed the Android 14 beta. Let’s say that now I can afford not to charge my phone for 2 days straight with normal use and I don’t even use battery saver.

      • Pasta DentalEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Wow!! That’s great to hear, I might even consider a pixel now if I see people saying the battery no longer is of concern