On June 15th, Gizcoupon reported that Google had announced the release of Android 14 Beta 3.1 today. This update, which incorporates various bug fixes and the June security patches, is a small yet noteworthy release. Of particular interest is the update addresses an issue where fingerprint unlocking was unusable or unstable on some Pixel phones.
If you are enrolled in the Android Beta Program and possess a compatible Pixel device, you can check for and download this update through the Settings menu. Gizcoupon has observed that the update file is only 66.80MB in size, ensuring a swift download. However, the installation process may require some time.
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Google has stated that the Android 14 Beta 3.1 update primarily addresses the following two issues:
- Resolves problems where fingerprint unlocking is unavailable or unreliable on certain devices. (Issue IDs: 284360298, 284529436, 284436572).
- Fixes platform compatibility issues affecting the Map SDK. This issue caused certain map-dependent applications to crash under specific circumstances.
Google also reminds users that this update may not immediately roll out to all devices and could take approximately a week to reach everyone. If you have not yet received a notification for the update, please exercise patience.
