Android 16 Beta 3.1 Fix Arrives to rescue bricked devices
It seems like Google has been busy putting out fires after some users ran into a rather serious problem with the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3. Some devices were getting bricked, which, let's be honest, is never a good experience for anyone. If you're like me and enjoy tinkering with the latest software, the risk of bricking your phone is always in the back of your mind.
While I haven't personally experienced this issue (thankfully!), I've been following the reports online. It appears the problem stemmed from a bug in the bootloader, the software that loads the operating system. The good news is that Google has acknowledged the issue and is rolling out a fix in the form of Android 16 Beta 3.1.
So, if you were among the unlucky ones whose devices went kaput after the Beta 3 update, keep an eye out for the new update. Hopefully, this will bring your beloved phone back to life! It's reassuring to see Google act swiftly to resolve the problem, especially given how crucial our phones have become in our daily lives.
Take this as a learning opportunity. Beta software is inherently unstable, so install at your own risk. I would personally wait a few days to see the reviews before installing it.
Source: Android Central