A new Pixel test update fixes annoying bugs.
By Gene B. Geraissati, Founder & Tech Curator | OTN 60 video
What happened
Google released a new test version of Android 17 for Pixel phones, from the Pixel 6a to the new Pixel 11. It adds a lock screen option: nobody can turn off your Wi-Fi or mobile data without unlocking your phone.
Why it matters
That helps if your phone is ever stolen, because a thief can’t easily cut it off from the internet. The update also fixes phones that crashed and restarted, screens that went black after a call, and batteries that drained while sitting still.
OTN take
Our take: this is official, but it’s a beta, which means a test version that can still have bugs. Don’t install it on the phone you depend on every day. Most people should wait for the final version.
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Sources
- 9to5Google – Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2: everything new
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