New Android 16 Beta Fixes Annoying Lock Screen Issues

Google's been busy! I mean, just when you thought the November Pixel Drop was the big news, they sneak in another Android 16 beta. This time, it's QPR2 Beta 3.3. It's like Google can't help but juggle a million things at once, which, honestly, I find kind of impressive.

If you're scratching your head wondering what a "QPR" is, don't worry, it's just Google's way of saying "Quarterly Platform Release." These betas are basically test versions of Android with new features and tweaks. Now, this Beta 3.3 follows on the heels of Beta 3.2, which came out just two weeks ago.

What does it fix? Well, Google's specifically mentioned a fix for those pesky lock screen problems. I can't tell you how annoying it is when your phone acts up when all you're trying to do is unlock it. If you've been dealing with a misbehaving lock screen in the previous beta, this update should hopefully sort things out.

For those already enrolled in the beta program, the update will be rolling out automatically. But, if you're new to all this and want to dive in, you can sign your Pixel device up through Google's website and get the latest QPR2 Beta 3.3 today.