The company kick-started the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program yesterday for first-batch devices. The list includes the Mate 60 series, Mate X5, and MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet. Alongside new features, the update also brought in a nasty bug.

Some beta users started losing their hidden album pictures after installing the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta on their devices. The problem is quite disturbing as “hidden images” reflect confidential pictures that users often hide from prying eyes.

Although Huawei has officially responded on this matter. The company said that the HarmonyOS NEXT hasn’t resulted in the loss of any images. Rather, it has moved all the pictures to the .hiddenALbum section and stored them safely.

The Chinese tech giant added that this is a normal behavior of the software. But it will be resolved by the end of this month with new beta updates. By that time, users can try some temporary solutions that can help them to some extent.

“…it is expected to resolve in the upcoming versions released by the end of October. Please refer to the actual release time for details. Please wait patiently for the system version update and upgrade it on time.”

Huawei responds to HarmonyOS NEXT ‘lost hidden images’ issue (Image Credits: ITHome)

Temporary Solutions:

Users can go to the .hiddenAlbum album on the file manager. Now select all the images and tap on the “More” tab in the lower right corner. Click on Hide.

Doing so will let you access the lost images and re-hide them from the main album. Other than that, those who do not want to hide these pictures temporarily can wait for the next version. The new update will automatically shift images to hidden album.

HarmonyOS NEXT brings various features on board. But being a beta build, it also leads to certain irritating bugs that hinder user experiences to some extent. One such is the ‘lost hidden images’ issue in the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta.

Hence, it is better to take a backup of your device before proceeding with the beta update installation.

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WhatsApp beta updates are well-known to introduce new features and capabilities. But often these builds result in nasty bugs or stability issues for users.

One such update is the Android 2.24.19.16 version. The company rolled out this build recently with the Meta AI assistant for business accounts. However, it caused issues with the locked chats and filters and restricted users open locked chats or choosing a filter for the chat list.

These features even went missing for some users from the app. The issues led to users’ frustration as they were unable to access these features, especially the important and sensitive conversations in the locked chats.

WhatsApp fixed locked chats and filters via a new beta update (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Filters section also stopped working and caused inefficiency in managing messages. Users tried to force-stop the app and restart attempts. Yet these proved vain. Finally, WhatsApp is sending a new beta update that fixes locked chats and filters issues.

The update is tagged with the Android beta 2.24.19.35 version. It is available to everyone. Users can download this build via the Google Play Store.

[Source – WABetaInfo]

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Android 15 Beta 4.2 update is rolling out with the AP31.240617.015 build version. It weighs 59.01 Megabytes. However, the software size may vary depending on the Pixel model. It is better to keep sufficient storage and battery in your handset.

The company held the Pixel 9 series launch event yesterday. During the conference, many users expected the stable Android 15 upgrade. But Google brought another testing build. Yet, Pixel phone holders can look for the official version in next month.

Speaking of the update, the company listed various camera fixes in the Android 15 Beta 4.2. It has improved low frame rates, zooming, and the UI flickering. Users will also get rid of unexpected YouTube crashes while watching videos.

You can check the changelog below:

Android 15 Beta 4.2 update is rolling out with several camera fixes (Image Credits: GoogleBlog)

• Fixed an issue where some devices were delayed in waking up.
• Fixed an issue where a gray transparent bar was appearing when using the camera.
• Fixed a camera issue that was causing low frame rates.
• Fixed a camera issue that was causing a crash when changing zoom values.
• Fixed an issue with camera saturation.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the UI to flicker.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the YouTube app to crash.

Apart from these fixes, the tech giant also added the August 2024 security patch in the changelog. The new update is out for Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8 series, Fold, and Tablet models. It is gradually rolling and will soon reach all the eligible units.

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Google is releasing the Android 15 Beta 4.1 update with the AP31.240617.010 version. It holds a single bug fix related to the calling issue of Pixel handsets.

Inputs reveal that Android 15 beta 4 installation led some Pixel users to face voice call problems. During an ongoing call, the audio used to drop out or cut off for a few seconds and resumes when switching to speaker mode. A user explained:

“When I have phone calls the microphone stops working in the middle of the call. My counterpart can not understand me anymore. I was able to repeat that error but it’s not on every call. The microphone started working again in the call when I switched between speakers and phone.”

It looks like the company has now fixed this issue with the latest 4.1 beta update. The update does support all devices like Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, Tablet, and Fold. Though it will mainly work for those dealing with the problem.

• Fixed various issues that sometimes caused device audio to crash while making or receiving calls.

The new firmware carries a software package of 3.55MB. Being a small-sized build, you don’t have to stress the device’s storage space. The company is pushing off the update gradually and will soon approach all the eligible units.

Android 15 Beta 4.1 rolling out as a minor bug fixer update (Image Credits: GoogleBlog)

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Google has mentioned that Android 15 Beta 4 is the “last scheduled update” in the software testing program. Perhaps the next rollout will likely be a stable version with several interesting features and useful enhancements for Pixel smartphones.

“Today we’re bringing you Beta 4, the last scheduled update in our Android 15 beta program. So make sure your apps are ready and you have given us any critical feedback before non-beta users start getting Android 15” – Google.

Note that this is the second platform stability release version. The new firmware is rolling out with the AP31.240617.009 version. It brings several fixes alongside the July 2024 security patch. Although there are certain things to pay attention to!

For instance, Android 15 has pulled out the PNG-based emoji font file. Pixel devices will now run only vector-based files. There are certain known issues in this version. Hence, Google might kick off a 4.x beta build in the coming weeks. You can check the details below.

Android 15 Beta 4 starts rolling out (Image Credits: Android Developers)

New Bug Fixes are here!

Developer-reported issues

• Fixed an issue with contrast that made some elements in Quick Settings Tiles hard to read.
• Fixed an issue that in some rare cases caused some Pixel devices to get stuck in an unbootable state if the device was factory reset shortly after an OTA system update was installed.

Other resolved issues

• Fixed an issue where sometimes an Android Virtual Device (AVD) using an Android 15 system image failed to launch if the AVD was launched in embedded mode.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused app notification settings to fail to be restored when restoring a device from a backup.
• Fixed an issue for Pixel Fold devices that prevented a user from continuing Face Unlock enrollment if the device was folded or unfolded during the process.
• Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, connectivity, performance, usability, and camera.

Bluetooth resolved issues

• Fixed a bug that prevented the Digital Car Key app from performing low-latency scans when running in the foreground.
• Made a fix to use custom UUIDs instead of standard HOGP service UUIDs in the Android head-tracking service.
• Use head-tracking codec capabilities to detect transport support in the LE Audio stack.
• Made a fix to prevent immediate rejection of Bluetooth pairing requests when there’s a mismatch between the API-suggested transport and the transport observed by the Bluetooth stack, potentially improving pairing success rates.

Known Issues:

Android platform

• When an app window is transitioning to picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, the PiP window disappears if the device is rotated before the PiP transition finishes.
• An error page shows while adding an account during device setup.

Android Studio and tools

• The Android 15 preview API level (VanillaIceCream) isn’t displayed in the Preview Configuration window.
• In some cases when checking for updates in Android Studio, the latest version of the Android SDK Build-Tools that includes the Android 15 preview SDK isn’t offered.
• While configuring a new project in Android Studio, the Android 15 preview SDK version is not listed in the Target SDK Version and Min SDK Version drop-down menus.
• Sometimes an Android Virtual Device (AVD) using an Android 15 system image fails to launch if the AVD is launched in embedded mode.
• An issue with the Android Emulator sometimes prevents an app from being redeployed to an Android Virtual Device (AVD) after the AVD is closed.
• An issue with the Android Emulator causes the hearing device accessibility shortcut to launch multiple settings app windows.
• An issue with the Android Emulator causes the notification window to flicker while typing a direct reply.
• An issue with the Android Emulator sometimes causes authentication flows in apps to fail and display a “Google Play services keeps stopping” message.
• An issue with the Android Emulator causes Simpleperf to crash when running a CPU profile.
• An issue with the Android Emulator causes the languages listed in the system language settings to display incorrect characters.
• An issue with the Android Emulator sometimes causes the QR Code scanner to display a “Something went wrong” message and fail to launch.
• An issue with Android Studio causes the Device Manager to temporarily stop displaying “Missing system image…” warning messages after an SDK Platform is added or removed using the SDK Manager.
• An issue with the Android Emulator prevents the Google Discover feed from loading in some cases.

Apps

• An “Android System Intelligence keeps stopping” message appears while creating a file in the Google Docs app.
• The Google TV app sometimes fails to initiate video playback and instead displays a “Play Movies & TV is temporarily unavailable” message.

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The HiCar app provides a seamless connection between your Huawei phone and smart car. It allows you to use your device’s navigation, music, calls, voice interaction, and many other features from your car’s dashboard (infotainment screen).

In the latest edition, Huawei has upgraded the HiCar app with a new 14.2.0.200 public beta update. It brings a small-sized software package of 32.2 Megabytes.

HiCar public beta activity is open till July 31. Hence, users have time to sign up for the testing phase and witness the new add-on ahead of the official version rollout.

The changelog reveals that the new HiCar version will bring a new AI voice assistant experience for Mate 60, Pura 70, as well as the Mate X5 devices. Users will be able to command hot news, summaries, and short article writing with these models.

It further comprises a significant ‘refresh rate limit switch’. When enabled, the phone will automatically drop the refresh rate to 60Hz. You can also adjust it manually. The update also carried common bug fixes for a glitch-free experience.

New Huawei HiCar public beta update brings ‘refresh rate limit’ switch (Image Credits: ITHome)

Changelog

• Huawei Mate 60 series, Pura 70 series, and Mate X5 series models have a new AI experience upgrade for voice assistants, supporting hot news summaries and short article writing. (stay tuned for subsequent supported models).
• Resolving known issues.

Huawei HiCar is getting 14.2.0.200 public beta (Image Credits: ITHome)

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Pura 70 series has already fetched the camera improvements firmware. It improves certain shooting modes and the optical framework’s stability. At the same time, the update also brings the May 2024 security patch to erase internal vulnerabilities.

But later, some Pura 70 Ultra users reported excessive overheating issues while using the smartphone. Even with normal operations, the device starts heating quickly.

To fix this heating issue, Huawei is sending an important EMUI system patch for Pura 70 Ultra models. The additional patch is arriving right after the EMUI 14.2.0.161 update and carries the same version with a different package size (2.61MB).

Changelog

• This update fixes the issue where the device overheats in certain scenarios.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra receives new system patch to fix heat issue patch (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

Other than this, the system patch doesn’t include extra changes. Yet you may observe a more stable and glitch-free experience after installing the newest update.

Apart from the Ultra handsets, the new system patch is also available for other Pura 70 models. Hence if you have been dealing with any such bug, you can install the latest improvement patch as it appears on the phone screen.

You can also check for this small update via Settings > System and Updates > Software Updates. Now let the device search for the latest build available on the server. Once visible on the screen, hit the Download and Install tab.

(Source – HuaweiBlog)

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WhatsApp is releasing the Android 2.24.12.23 beta update to fix the emoji keyboard crashing issue. The respective problem appeared while testing the new channel analytical feature that shows the overall performance of a channel to admins/owners.

The information reveals that when using the analytical feature, the emoji keyboard stopped responding. As a result, tapping on the emoji in the chat bar pops up a prompt saying “WhatsApp keeps stopping” with two options: App Info and Close app.

Further inputs say that the issue prevented users from sharing emojis, GIFs, and stickers with their contacts. It also affected the chat experience for many users.

WhatsApp fixes emoji keyboard with new update (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Some users tried to restart the device and force-stop the app. But things proved vain and didn’t help them. Although WhatsApp is now bringing a hotfix to this problem. Those who have received the version can check if it is useful or if the issue persists.

It is worth mentioning that the beta version often creates such glitches and issues when testing new features. Hence you should install these builds at your own risk or else you may continue to face such problems in your chat application.

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Android 15 beta 2.2 update is tagged with the AP31.240426.023.B4 build version. The software package may vary depending on the model. For instance, the Pixel Tablet received the firmware with a size of 2.56GB, while it is 55.78MB for the Pixel 8 Pro.

The US tech giant has pushed off the latest beta build for flagship devices starting from the Pixel 6 series to Pixel 8 Pro and includes Pixel Tablet and Fold models.

What’s New?

Google has improved the Private Space feature to a greater extent and fixed the bug that used to remove app icons from the screen. It mends the Wallet app’s functioning and resolves the NFC issues related to payment processing in some scenarios.

You can check more details in the changelog below.

Android 15 beta 2.2 is rolling out for Pixel devices (Image Credits: Google)

Android 15 beta 2.2: Changelog

• Fixed remaining issues where creating a private space on a device for the first time removed app icons from the home screen(s).
• Fixed an issue with the Wallet role that prevented NFC payments from functioning in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where the app drawer didn’t open when swiping up.
• Fixed an issue with NFC observe mode that prevented NFC payments from processing in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused videos that were recorded using 10-bit HDR to have a green tint.
• Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, interactivity, and connectivity.

Apart from these fixes, you will also find the May 2024 security patch that will look after the internal system security and other vulnerabilities in the device. This firmware is only available to users registered in the Android Beta for Pixel program.

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Private Space is one of the significant features in Android 15 that enables you to hide private or confidential apps on the device. They have a separate section in the phone and don’t appear in the usual app drawer. Alerts from these apps also remain hidden.

While the feature is quite useful, some Pixel owners reported that after creating a Private Space on their phone a few icons from the home screen suddenly disappeared. Although the new beta build says to have a fix for this weird problem.

Android 15 Beta 2.1 update is rolling out with the AP31.240426.023 build version. It is available for Pixel 8 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6 series, Fold, and Tablet.

Android 15 Beta 2.1 firmware with new fixes (Image Credits: Android)

The update only weighs around 11 to 12 Megabytes, signifying that it’s just a hotfix version to eliminate glitches found in the last software build. It is worth noting that many users outlined the issue persistence even after installing the new update.

Some Reddit account holders cited that despite the Beta 2.1 firmware, all of the icons (bar the Google apps) still disappeared from the home screen on his Pixel 8 Pro.

Hence it may happen that the fix doesn’t work for you. If so, then don’t panic as the company will release more builds to rectify the situation and wipe out the bug.

[Source – Android Authority]

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