Xiaomi announced the Android 16 Beta launch – which devices will get it?
For developers and Android enthusiasts alike, Google’s release of Android 16 Beta 4 marks a significant milestone as it is the first release candidate build prior to a consumer launch. Along with Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, and Vivo, Xiaomi is among the fortunate ones to have access to the current beta, which is currently available on a variety of devices from various partner vendors, including phones, tablets, and foldable phones.
It is interesting to note that on April 8, around ten days earlier, Xiaomi had released the same to its flagship Xiaomi 15 and 14T Pro phones. This shows how committed the firm is to providing early adoption of the newest Android innovations.
Significant changes in Android 16 Beta 4
Numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements that address issues found by both developers and users are included in the pre-release beta. In order to provide a seamless experience when Android 16 is formally released, Google has been working to increase stability.
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Key fixes in this release are:
- Resolved the map disappearance bug in the Pixel’s Weather app Resolved problems of haptic performance and late feedback
- Resolved excessive power consumption that impacted some devices Resolves system restart problems during call answering
- Fixed display magnification stability issues
- Corrected screen saver activation problems Fixed phone restart issues that occur while using the ranging API
- Several system stability and performance enhancements, such as launcher crashes fixes
Xiaomi amoung the first
Xiaomi’s dedication to provide users with cutting-edge software experiences is demonstrated by its early release of Android 16 Beta 4. Xiaomi has taken the lead among Android innovators by releasing the beta for the Xiaomi 15 and 14T ten days before the official Google release.
Early adoption by Xiaomi users offers them the following benefits:
- Early availability of Android 16 enhancements and features
- Additional time for users to give feedback and log issues
- Chance to try the most stable pre-release version of Android 16
The release is the final scheduled update before the Android 16 Beta program’s public launch, which is currently in its final stages.
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