Today, Google is releasing the highly anticipated Android 13 QPR3 update, which brings a host of improvements and bug fixes to the Pixel 7 series as well as other compatible Google devices.
Within this update, users can expect to find a total of 32 fixes and enhancements spanning various key areas. These categories include Audio, Battery & Charging, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Sensors, System, Telephony, User Interface, and Wi-Fi. The comprehensive nature of these updates ensures a smoother and more efficient experience for Pixel 7 and 7a users alike.
Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 13 QPR3 changelog:
- *[1] Included on Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5a
- *[2] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
- *[3] Included on Pixel 7a
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 for 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 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 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]