Android 14 QPR3 rolling out with June Pixel update

Abner Li | Jun 11 2024 - 9:05 am PT

In addition to the Feature Drop, Google is rolling out QPR3 to Android 14 with the June 2024 security patch for the latest Pixel devices: 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a.

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get a handful of fixes with Android 14 QPR3

As the last major Android 14 update before Android 15, QPR3 is light on user-facing changes. For example, the Suggestions section of the Widgets list now shows app icons.

There are a few tweaks in Settings from the “Passwords, passkeys & autofill” rename to a new Display > Touch sensitivity menu that houses the existing Screen protector mode. Under Sound & vibration > Vibration & haptics, there’s a new “Keyboard vibration” toggle that replaces the Gboard preference.

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In Security & privacy > More security & privacy, you’ll find “Allow camera software extensions”: “Enables the default software implementation of advanced camera features, such as Eyes Free videography.”

Continuing on the camera front, the Android Webcam now offers a High Quality Mode that you can enable from the corner:

High Quality Mode disables power optimizations to improve webcam quality. Using this mode may cause significant power draw which can heat up the device.

WARNING: Prolonged usage at high temperatures may have an adverse effect on the long term battery health of this device.

As seen in the cover image, Google has updated the Android 14 easter egg ahead of Android 15 (V).

There are 22 security issues resolved in the Android 14 June patch dated 2024-06-01 and 18 for 2024-06-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical.

The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists 50 security fixes.