Google Rolls Out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1; Reportedly Gets Customisable Do Not Disturb Feature, More

After rolling out the steady launch of Android 15 for Pixel gadgets in October 2024, Google has now rolled out its Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 replace. As per a report, the replace hints at a number of the larger modifications that can arrive within the subsequent Pixel Drop software program replace. Google rolled out the replace on November 12 and it’s accessible for older, latest and new Pixel gadgets, together with the foldables. As at all times the beta software program replace is simply accessible to those that have opted for Google’s Beta software program program.

Google detailed the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 replace on its official Android Developer web page. While we weren’t to check out the brand new beta replace, the oldsters over at Android Authority say that there’s a new customisable Do Not Disturb mode within the newest replace. The function will permit customers to set guidelines for the mode as per their particular necessities because the at present accessible presets don’t. There is a brand new menu for Modes that lets customers create a customized mode full with a customized title and icon, as per the report. Once created, the consumer will supposedly no be capable to set a schedule for this mode.

Another function noticed by the identical source suggests the presence of the Icon Shape Customisation function. The much-loved Android function was made accessible with the launch of Android 11 however was pulled out from Android 12 and has gone lacking since. It now seems that Google is likely to be reviving the function in time for the upcoming Pixel Drop.

While the function is formally talked about within the changelog, it isn’t seen underneath the brand new Wallpaper and Style customisation part in Settings. However, the supply factors to a tipster who found and used the identical within the “in-development” model of the Pixel wallpaper app hinting that it may arrive earlier than later. The up to date app now reportedly exhibits an app form and format tabs letting customers change the form of the icon to numerous presets.

Other options accessible in the identical embrace the Linux Terminal app (lets builders run Linux apps in a digital machine), a better-organised touchpad and mouse settings (lets customers customise the color of the pointer) and the flexibility to regulate the mouse cursor utilizing the quantity pad on a bodily keyboard.

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 additionally brings the much-awaited kernel model replace. It upgrades all Pixel gadgets with older Tensor processors (Tensor G1, G2 and G3) to Linux 6.1. Google’s newest smartphones together with the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold already run Linux 6.1.