{"id":259162,"date":"2025-11-12T20:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/259162\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:45:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:45:11","slug":"android-16-qpr2-beta-3-3-finally-fixes-annoying-pixel-lock-screen-bug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/259162\/","title":{"rendered":"Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 finally fixes annoying Pixel lock-screen bug"},"content":{"rendered":"

What you need to knowAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 is rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices, including the latest Pixel 10 lineup and foldables.Google isn\u2019t adding new features this time, but is instead focusing on squashing a major lock-screen freeze bug that\u2019s been frustrating Pixel users.The release carries build number BP41.250916.015 for the Pixel 6 series and BP41.250916.015.A1 for newer models, still running on the October 2025 security patch.<\/p>\n

Google today rolled out Android 16<\/a> QPR2 Beta 3.3, and while it doesn\u2019t introduce flashy new features, it does target one persistent bug that has frustrated Pixel users.<\/p>\n

Google shared on Reddit<\/a> that the update is build number BP41.250916.015 for the Pixel 6 series and BP41.250916.015.A1 for newer models. It is available for recent Pixel phones, including the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, the latest Pixel 10<\/a> series, and foldables.<\/p>\n

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The latest beta release is still on the October 2025 security patch, which shows Google is focusing on stability rather than new system-level features this time.<\/p>\n

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As you may already know, QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) updates usually include small refinements before a stable public release, and this point update is no different. Beta 3.3\u2019s changelog lists a fix for a lock-screen issue where devices could freeze or become unresponsive after waking.<\/p>\n

Squashes a major lock-screen freeze<\/p>\n

The bug (Issue #457527675) has caused random freezes that required users to restart their phones to fix, so many Pixel owners will be glad it\u2019s resolved. Earlier beta versions, such as Android 16 Beta 3.1<\/a>, also fixed bootloop issues for Pixel users.<\/p>\n

As this is primarily a stability update with one critical bug fix, users shouldn\u2019t expect visual or functional overhauls. That said, those enrolled in the Android Beta Program can grab the over-the-air (OTA) update starting today.<\/p>\n

The rollout should gradually make its way to all eligible Pixel phones<\/a>, though users can head over to Settings > System > Software update to check for it. If you haven\u2019t enrolled in the beta program yet, Google\u2019s beta site still offers an easy sign-up process. Just keep in mind that beta software can occasionally introduce minor quirks.<\/p>\n

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While Android 16\u2019s QPR2 Beta 3.3 might not look exciting on paper, it brings us a step closer to the full release expected later this year, possibly in December. If you\u2019ve been dealing with lock-screen glitches or random slowdowns, installing this update should make your Pixel feel noticeably smoother.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What you need to knowAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 is rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":259163,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[2306,86,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-259162","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile","8":"tag-mobile","9":"tag-technology","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259162"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259162\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}