OnePlus Unveils Android 16 Beta 2 Update for OnePlus 13 Smartphone Users
The OnePlus 13 is making headlines as the first non-Pixel smartphone to receive the Android 16 Beta 2 update. OnePlus has clarified that this version is intended solely for developers and advanced users, highlighting that individuals with Verizon or T-Mobile models of the OnePlus 13 are unable to install this particular build. Google is pushing forward with the Android 16 update and is expected to release the stable version as early as June. Currently, the company is testing Android 16 with its Beta 3 version.
Until now, beta updates for Android 16 were exclusively available to devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program. However, OnePlus has officially launched Android 16 Beta 2 for its flagship device, the OnePlus 13. This update allows OnePlus 13 users to explore the new Android version, but OnePlus strongly advises that only developers and advanced users try it. The company has acknowledged that this build contains multiple known issues, which make it unsuitable for everyday use.
Users who rely on their device should refrain from installing it and should consider the potential drawbacks. Among the issues reported with the Android 16 Beta 2 for the OnePlus 13 are a blurry camera viewfinder, lock screen lag, and unexpected restarts when using Bluetooth to answer calls. Additionally, users may encounter camera crashes when switching to Macro mode and screen freezes when accessing the accessibility shortcut button. It is important to note that the beta update is not available for OnePlus 13R users and does not support carrier-locked devices purchased from Verizon and T-Mobile.
