Today, Google rolled out Android 14 Beta 5.3 for Pixel devices, marking its fourth update within the last month. Users enrolled in the beta program can now access this version, which boasts multiple bug fixes. Notably, Beta 5, 5.1, and 5.2 have all focused on addressing bugs, signaling Google’s preparations for the Android 14 stable version release. The latest beta iteration, 5.3, carries the firmware version number UPB5.230623.009 and is compatible with all eligible Pixel devices. Despite the recent release of the September patch, this version continues to utilize the August 2023 Android security patch.
Android 14 Beta 5.3 addresses numerous issues. As per the official release notes, it resolves a problem associated with “CallStyle” notifications that could occasionally lead to app crashes. Additionally, Google has tackled various issues causing disruptions in calls or carrier service, along with a system-related problem where the phone took an “inefficient path” when imposing CPU limits on background-running apps. Several other issues impacting system stability and performance have also been rectified.
Moreover, Android 14 Beta 5.3 addresses certain issues specific to the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. One of these problems caused the taskbar to intermittently vanish when users interacted with it. Furthermore, Google has addressed an issue concerning live wallpapers, which previously caused animations to stutter upon app launch. Lastly, this update resolves a bug affecting first-generation Google Fold phones, where the clock animation on the lock screen would flicker.
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