Google’s pushed its Android 13 beta to Pixel devices. And while it might be tempting to install the firmware, there are a number of Android 13 beta problems impacting Pixel owners right now.
The official Android 13 release date will land sometime after July, but you can give the new operating system a try right now if you own a Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 4, or Pixel 4 XL.
The Android 13 beta lets users try out new Android 13 features ahead of time. It will also help Google squash bugs and performance issues ahead of the final release.
While you might be weighing a move away from Android 12, beta software isn’t for everyone. The beta is pre-release software and early software is often buggy. In fact, Google’s already called out several issues on board the beta. Some of these issues are minor, others might convince you to stick around on Android 12 for a bit longer.
If you’re debating a move to the Android 13 beta, you should be familiar with these issues before you install the software. And if you’re already running the Android 13 beta on your Pixel, you should keep an eye out for problems. If you do run into issues, you should report them to Google so the company can improve the final product.
In this guide we’ll take you through the current state of Android 13 beta problems, provide you with potential fixes, show you where to find feedback about the Android 13 beta, and show you how to report issues with the beta.
Android 13 Beta Problems
The Android 13 beta could have a huge impact on your Pixel’s performance. While some of you might see improvements, others will run into issues.
Google’s highlighted several potential issues with the current version of the Android 13 beta (Android 13 beta 3). Right now the list includes:
General
- This release might have various stability, battery, or performance issues on supported devices.
- For users with accessibility needs, this release might not be appropriate for daily use.
- Some apps might not function as expected when running on this release. This includes Google’s apps as well as other apps.
Android Platform
- When a user checks for system updates by navigating to Settings > System > System update, the system incorrectly reports Android 12 as the device’s Android version, even when the device was already successfully updated to an Android 13 build. To work around this issue, check the device’s Android version by navigating to Settings > About phone.
- In some situations, the system shows a runtime permissions dialog out of context, asking the user to grant the notification permission on behalf of another app.
- On some devices, bright sunlight prevents the fingerprint reader from authenticating the user.
- Apps using OpenSSL version 1.1.1b through 1.1.1h may not work on some ARMv9 devices. This issue is also present on some ARMv9 devices running Android 12.
- On Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices, the Now Playing page sometimes gets stuck on Downloading song database.
- On some devices, paired Bluetooth devices can be observed to rapidly connect and disconnect from the device.
Apps
- The camera app crashes occasionally on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.
- On some devices, the photo picker UI in the Messages app doesn’t display a list of recent photos taken on the device.
Android Auto
- Some Android Auto users may experience an issue with black screen on the phone after ending Android Auto.
Android TV
- When Bluetooth headphones are connected, AV playback on some apps does not work.
- In some cases when trying to pair Bluetooth devices, pressing the side button on the ADT-3 device does not activate a Bluetooth device search. If remote pairing is lost, you can work around this by using ADB commands to simulate remote input. Alternatively, you can reflash the unit.
- Remote control buttons can’t be reconfigured using the Remote & Accessories menu.
- The option to change HDMI-CEC control is currently missing from the Remote & Accessories menu.
- When casting to 4k TVs, only the top left quarter of the image is shown.
- In some cases when the ADT-3 device is connected to an LG TV, the remote control does not work.
- When using the Google Play Movies app, 4K playback is corrupted by a gray screen and noise.
- For iOS devices, the Google Home app fails to connect to the ADT-3 device. To work around this issue, use the Google Home app on an Android device or the ADT-3 remote control.
You can learn more about these issues, and others, over on Google’s IssueTracker website.
How to Report Android 13 Beta Problems
If you run into bugs or performance issues on the Android 13 beta, you’ll want to report back to Google. Your feedback will help the company identify, and potentially fix, issues before the official version of the operating system arrives.
There are a few different ways to send feedback about Android 13’s performance. Google recommends sharing feedback on the Android Beta Reddit.
You can also share feedback directly with Google via the Android 13 Issue Tracker and the Android Beta Feedback app. You can learn more about those over on Google’s website.
How to Fix Android 13 Beta Problems
If you encounter an issue with the Android 13 beta you can’t rely on Google to fix the issue. The company won’t release new Android 13 builds every week and there’s no guarantee the next release will have a fix for your problem.
If you want to stay on the beta and don’t want to wait for Google, you’ll have to try and fix the issue(s) yourself. Our list of fixes for the most common Pixel 4 problems is a great starting point.
If you’re having trouble installing the Android 13 beta on your Pixel device, you’ll want to check out Google’s guide for advice.
If the issues become too frustrating, you can move your phone off of the Android 13 beta. However, you won’t be able to unenroll from the beta and go back to a public release until you’ve wiped all locally saved data on your device. Google also notes that you might encounter issues restoring a backup.
Where to Find Android 13 Beta Feedback
As we push away from the latest Android 13 beta’s release, you’ll want to monitor feedback from early adopters.
We’ve seen feedback emerge on social media sites like Twitter and YouTube. We’ve also seen feedback on Google’s Pixel Help Forums, XDA-Developers, and the Android Beta Reddit.
Short-term feedback about the software is useful, but you’ll also want to make sure you dig into long-term feedback from beta testers if you’re on the fence about making a move from Android 12 to Android 13 beta or from one version of the Android 13 beta to another.
What’s Next
Google says Android 13 beta 4, which is a near-final build for final testing, will land in July while the final release will land sometime after that, probably sometime in August.
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