I hope it's ok to post this here. The Androidbeta community doesn't seem to have much activity, and while i don't miss Reddit that much, I'm a bit sad there's not much beta news over here...
Android 14 Beta 5 is live
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/08/android-14-beta-5.html?m=1
21 Comments
happyhippo@feddit.it · 12 pts · 3y
I really think it's ok to post here, OP.
I'm a reddit orphan and one of the subs I'm still missing the most to this day is Google's official android_beta sub.
So yes, your post is much appreciated.
Maybe it would even be nice to have a dedicated community (and someone still on reddit - I'm not anymore) could get in touch with r/android_beta mods to see if they wanna jump on Lemmy...
AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 3y
Linking the release notes here, which list issues that have been fixed: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/release-notes
notenoughbutter@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 3y
niche communities will grow with time
videogamesandbeer@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
Thanks for the heads up! Getting closer to stable.
const_void@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 3y
What are some of the big new features?
MdRuckus@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
No new features from beta 4.1 to 5. It's all fixes under the hood. Are you referring to changes in Android 15 as a whole?
const_void@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 3y
Yes
jetsetdorito@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 3y
Tbh not much besides new lockscreen clocks.
MdRuckus@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
This guy does really great reviews with each beta. I recommend checking out some of his videos. https://youtube.com/@IDTR
wilberfan@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
I'm running the A14 betas--so please keep these posts coming!! 👍
MargotRobbie@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
Of course it's OK to post here, we are just here to talk anything Android related!
InVeloVeritas@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Thanks, it's really nice to see the positive response from everyone here
LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Anything notable new?
InVeloVeritas@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Nothing terribly new that I've noticed, but my system UI kept crashing in 4.1, and it seems to be much more stable so far... So I really can't complain!
wilberfan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
The only consistent issue I've had with 14 so far is Nova Launcher occasionally becomes unresponsive requiring a phone reboot. Nova says it's a known issue in 14? Just today I switched to the Pixel Launcher to see if things improve. After I flash beta 5, I can go back and test Nova.
InVeloVeritas@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I'm using Lawnchair, and it was pretty buggy in 4.1. It's much less stuttery in beta 5 so far, and hasn't crashed yet.... Fingers crossed....
wilberfan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Well, the 14 beta 5 didn't fix the problem with Nova Launcher, so my choices are reboot the phone occasionally--or use Pixel Launcher for now.
daGoRm@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
With beta 4.1 battery life for my 7a was much improved. Heating issue seemed to be much less also.
Hope nothing changes in that aspect of beta 5
AlexisFR@jlai.lu · 2 pts · 3y
This is fast!
My 2019 phone only got 13 a month ago or so.
Polar@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 3y
Someone said they finally got cinematic wallpaper but I still don't have it ):
AceBonobo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Any improvements to desktop mode in A14?
beta_tester@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y