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[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Only when qpr2 becomes the next stable which will probably be the next stable release. Or that's how I understand it. Probably a week or two then just flash stable with pixelflasher
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Well, I don't like the trapped feeling of having to wipe to opt out. It was not that bad except when the Fold would not awake on the inside screen and it really took multiple taps or hard blows to get it awake again.

I used to beta test for HP's Palmtop and software for that platform. It was fun although I do remember the time that something set off its alarm and there was no way to silence the constant BEEPING!

I will probably leave the task of testing beta versions to others. As a retiree, at least, I'm not dependent on my phone for work. But at times I would not want it to go down, either.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
During the Android 14 beta, I had trouble using my phone as key, and would have to wake the phone, maybe even have to open the app, just to get in my car. And that was late in the beta, about 3 or 4 versions from release. TBH, there was nothing in the beta I needed or looked forward to either.

Yes, I'm interested in what features are coming, but I think I'll sit by the sideline.
[Google Pixel Fold] ctonylee1965:
Hope the fixed the 5g constantly dropping issue.
[Google Pixel Fold] GlitchMob:
Screw it. I'll do the same haha.
[Google Pixel Fold] dubt17:
I had the same issue, I think mine might have been the app "repainter". I upgraded to 4.1 and now rotation and opening between the screens is smooth again
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
I do have repainter, but also having some last and small issues when rotating or open and closing the phone. I haven't updated to the newest beta yet though either. Can I do it without a full wipe? I just got this thing rooted and re setup all my stuff. Can I just download the beta and patch it with pixel flasher and flash without date wipe or will I have issues?
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
I'm rooted though, and patched the previous beta and flashed it, but I wiped all when doing that. I thought you don't get ota updates when rooted? If I do still get them, will I stay rooted if I take it? Sorry, haven't rooted since like note 3 days
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Thanks for replying, I'll just wait and see what others say to be sure. I also don't understand this whole having 2 slots to flash to. Can I just try to flash it to the second slot and see what happens, then just boot into the first slot if I have issues? Is that how this works?
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
My battery life seems better on this one.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
By default otas install to the inactive slot. This means if anything goes wrong and the ota can't boot the phone will then boot to the slot without the ota so your not bricked. Hope that makes sense.

I've been out of the rooting scene myself since the note 4 but getting my legs again. Easiest way to update is download the ota then install it with pixelflasher. Pixelflasher will give you the option to keep root by patching the new boot image.

https://xdaforums.com/t/pixelflasher-for-google-fold-support-thread.4602009/post-88739711
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Ok, and I should be ok to install it with pixel flasher and not wipe date going from the beta to the updated beta? And just flash to the inactive slot for incase? Just wanna be sure, don't wanna brick $2000 😂. I managed to unlock the bootloader and all, so I should be safe either way. Just trying to avoid setting everything up again and redownloading game data and all. Unless there is a new way to save game data and all these days?
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
If you are flashing a full ota then you should be ok. Pixelflasher will automatically flash to the inactive slot. If you post in the pixelflasher thread the dev is one of the most helpful and knowledgeable people on the pixel forums. He's helped me a lot
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
Just download the latest beta, patch it for root using pixel flasher...and no wipe needed
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Thanks sir
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
So I downloaded what seems to be the latest patch. Shows .007 instead of .005 in pixel flasher. I patched it just like before, and flashed the boot. It booted right up like expected and seemed to work. However when I look in settings it's still showing .005 for me. Is that on them or did I mess it up?
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
The phone does seem to be running smoother and the rotation and screen stuff seems a little better. I have this transparent clock and weather widget on my home screen and I kinda think that's my issue now. It's better though than before
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
You can also keep your root after an OTA update through Magisk.

After downloading and installing the OTA, it will prompt you to restart the phone to apply the update.

Before restarting, go into Magisk, select install and then "Install to inactive Slot (OTA)". It will then patch your boot image and restart your phone automatically keeping your root and modules as they were.
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
I have flashed the new beta and patched the init_boot like before and now magisk told me that I have to flash again inside the magisk app. Anyone knows this?
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
So , I'm pretty sure it's flashed and rooted but I'm still showing .005 in settings so maybe not. Not sure what I'm doing wrong in pixel flasher, it seems to be working but it's not. When I do the uninstall of magisk I don't get the option in system settings still to search for updates, so I assume it's not really uninstalling magisk? Seems so easy to do, but it's just not working to update. I'm confused now what my issue is. How do I just flash the full ota beta in pixel flasher? I have only flashed boot images in there so far
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Ok, I got it updated properly now. It shows .007 now and I have root still and all working. Only issue I can find is that for some reason none of the modules will theme my notification tiles. The qs tiles and everything else works, just not the notification tiles. Any thoughts on that? Also, screen rotation seems much better so far
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
My battery is definitely better on .007 vs .005.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Which modules have you tried? I use reapainter and iconify on android 13
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
I have tried both. They were working fine before I flashed the ota and then the patched boot for root. Now all works except for the notification tiles
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
The iconify dev is really helpful and active in the telegram group, maybe drop him a line in there. Pretty sure reapainter dev won't look at anything until official 14 is released though
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
I'm thinking it's something to do with me not disabling the modules before flashing the ota, I only did the magisk uninstall. Maybe I just need to remove and reinstall iconify. That or maybe the fact I tried to do it in iconify and repainter they are conflicting with each other. Idk, like I said, worked perfect before I updated
[Google Pixel Fold] dubt17:
I've wiped fresh with .007, rooted and installed iconify and it's working great, I think the OTA update might have gotten something stuck
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Tomorrow I'm gonna try to remove and reinstall iconify and repainter and see what happens. I'm pretty sure something just got confused somewhere. Not a big deal really
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Still no luck with the notification tiles changing. But I can say that the update is definitely better. My phone is smoother, the issues with rotating and switching screens is still there but much better in this update. After a couple days my battery life is also better. I'm happy, can't wait to see what they do in the next update. Also wondering if anyone is going to be working on any custom roms for this device?
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
We have a few smart bulbs in our LR so we both had a Home button on the lock screen for quick lights on or off. Once I changed it to try some else, I can't re-add it. Hoping v8 fixes this.
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
I actually have this issue on a13. Are you rooted with any mods? I am, and wondering wtf happened to seeing my notifications on lock screen
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
I don't get it on a13 either..EDIT...Face unlock kills the bubbles on lock screen
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
Turn off face unlock.
[Google Pixel Fold] Moose0704:
Don't have it on, never use it.
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
WTF?? I'm talking to the guy with the lock screen issue., No idea how I quoted you. Lmfao
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
Turn off face unlock
[Google Pixel Fold] Moose0704:
YOU QUOTED MY POST!!!!! THAT'S WTF! Genius! LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
[Google Pixel Fold] Moose0704:
Totally, I even took screenshot because it was so funny!
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
That's quite a big list of bug fixes. Beta 5 so official 14 drop should be next. Fingers crossed they add live translate and the other features we were promised
[Google Pixel Fold] GlitchMob:
I noticed I had a lot of dropped calls and failed calls. Do you think the fix below will help with that or is it something completely different?

Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the device loses antenna ranging session information and cannot recover it.
[Google Pixel Fold] dubt17:
Just flashed through https://flash.android.com/ and re-patched magisk and got everything up again. Had to reset my AOSPMods and Iconify settings to be safe
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
Beta 5.1 dropped today.
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
MOD TRANSLATION (from translate.google.com)

"

https://dl.google.com/developers/android/udc/images/factory/felix_beta-upb5.230623.005.a1-factory-3cccc9dc.zip

•Fixed an issue where the system would not recognize the SIM card when the Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) feature was enabled.

•Fixed disconnects for devices with cellular carriers in 5G Standalone (SA) mode.

•Some devices showed a blank home screen after unlocking. This issue has been resolved.

•The feather live background on the Pixel Fold has been temporarily disabled to improve performance. The live wallpaper version will be re-enabled after fixing other underlying issues."

******************************************

https://dl.google.com/developers/android/udc/images/factory/felix_beta-upb5.230623.005.a1-factory-3cccc9dc.zip

•Problem behoben, bei dem das System die SIM-Karte nicht erkannte, wenn die Funktion „Fixed Dialing Number“ (FDN) aktiviert war.

•Verbindungsunterbrechungen für Geräte mit Mobilfunkanbietern im 5G-Standalone (SA) Modus wurden behoben.

•Einige Geräte zeigten nach dem Entsperren einen leeren Startbildschirm. Dieses Problem wurde behoben.

•Zur Verbesserung der Leistung wurde vorübergehend der federförmige Live-Hintergrund auf dem Pixel Fold deaktiviert. Die Live-Hintergrundversion wird nach Behebung anderer zugrunde liegender Probleme wieder aktiviert.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
5.2 beta is out and most of the fixes are for the pixel fold
[Google Pixel Fold] tiga_x:
Blacked out screen when booting with rooted 5.2 beta
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Any xposed mods or magisk mods installed/enabled? No one has reported this on the pixel 7 forums
[Google Pixel Fold] tiga_x:
Blacked out even when booting in safe mode
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Are you 💯 sure you've used the right patched boot img?
[Google Pixel Fold] tiga_x:
Yes.5.1 is fine.5.2 blackout....

Are you booting fine?
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Haven't updated yet , was going to later . There's been an update to magisk today, have you tried the update
[Google Pixel Fold] THEbigSWEEN:
I updated yesterday afternoon without any issues. Didn't use the new Magisk. Viper, LSposed and AOSP Mods modules. Ran the batch script with editing the file so it doesn't wipe.

Since it wouldn't boot in safe mode I'd try reflashing, if you haven't yet. Hopefully it works out for you.
[Google Pixel Fold] tiga_x:
Thank you for information. I will re-try.
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
I updated and then patched and flashed the update without any issues. Just reenabled all my modules and everything is perfect for me. Phone seems to be running better than ever for me on this update too. And my theme modules seem to be working better also. Like stuff that didn't seem to work before is working for me now also. Like the status bar clock theming and a couple other little things like that
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
Anyone else stuck on Android 14 Beta 5.0 (UPB5.230623.003.A1)?

It's very stable and it's almost September so I'm not going to sideload Beta 5.2 but it's weird that it won't push the update OTA...
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
I for some reason had that same issue when trying to go from that build to the next one also. I ended up getting it to take eventually, but this update took no problem and I rerooted and all is perfect this time. I would flash the update and reboot, but I would still be in .003 in settings. I think I ended up downloading the full factory image and flashing that, then redoing all of my root and theming stuff to get it to work. Didn't have to do any of that this time though
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
I think it's server side related as I get the "Preparing Update" for 2 seconds before saying it has the latest update. Maybe it checks some specific firmware/hardware and decides some Folds don't need it?

If it doesn't push next month's update OTA, I'll have to flash the factory image but hopefully I won't need to.
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Not sure. But I was slacking on this latest update. My phone is rooted and I still got the ota notification and ignored it for like a week. The other morning I woke up and my phone took the ota update on its own. I had to download the ota and patch it and flash to get root back, but everything is working perfect and I'm on the latest now, so no complaints here for this one at least 😂
[Google Pixel Fold] rhcp011235:
Has anyone flashed the Android beta and ended up with only the inner display working? I flashed it about a week ago (Both via software update and via web) and only my inner display was working. the otter display was black.
[Google Pixel Fold] cobram3:
Anyone using viper have really good results with increasing the speakerphone volume?
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
There's a mod pixel tensor audio that really helps

GitHub - JoshuaDoes/pixel-tensor-audio-decompressor: Patches mixer_paths.xml on Pixel Tensor devices to decompress the digital PCM volume.

Patches mixer_paths.xml on Pixel Tensor devices to decompress the digital PCM volume. - JoshuaDoes/pixel-tensor-audio-decompressor

github.com

There's an xda thread for it too. Plus James DSP manager with a few tweaks will give you a volume boost
[Google Pixel Fold] THEbigSWEEN:
Unfortunately I don't really use speaker phone, so not sure how much viper affects it.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Beta 5.3 has just dropped, was really expecting to see stable beginning of September
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
It was pushed without explanation. Now expected with the release of the 8 in early October.
[Google Pixel Fold] ggrks:
Sorry if it's out of place. I want to root my Android14 Fold, but I can't find the 14β image. Could someone please provide a link?
[Google Pixel Fold] THEbigSWEEN:
Unless they changed it, I was under the impression that's how they always did it. "New phone, first with new version of Android" sort of thing. I wasn't expecting the stable until Oct /P8 release to begin with. Had they previously announced that they were releasing it sooner?

Factory image for the beta:

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
You can look at the timelines for previous years at various websites. The next version is usually out before the new phone. Quite a few of the sites are saying it may release at the same time this year, that's unusual.
[Google Pixel Fold] ggrks:
Thanks for sharing the link! However, this link only allows you to get the 7Pro, and there is no image of the Fold... Does this differ by country?
[Google Pixel Fold] THEbigSWEEN:
You're welcome, and I'm not sure. I'm in the US, and when I go to the link and scroll down it has a factory images section with everything from the 4a to the Pixel tablet.
[Google Pixel Fold] ggrks:
I envy that all devices exist in the US. I'm in Japan, so there seems to be a difference since only up to 7Pro is displayed. I'm being brazen, but is it a violation of the rules to ask people to post the URL of the latest beta build?
[Google Pixel Fold] tiga_x:
ダウンロードページ最下部の言語をEnglishに変更すればPixelFold含む最新が表示されるよ
[Google Pixel Fold] ggrks:
surprised! I can't believe you can get it this way! Thanks for the very useful information!
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
Android 14 Beta 5.3 (September 2023)

This minor update to Android 14 Beta 5 includes the following fixes:

Fixed an issue where apps crashed in some cases after a CallStyle notification was posted.

Fixed various issues that could cause call or carrier service interruptions.

Fixed an issue where the system was using an inefficient path when placing CPU restrictions on apps running in the background.

Fixed issues with SurfaceFlinger that were causing a loss in system performance.

Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices where the taskbar sometimes turned invisible while interacting with it.

Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices where the animation on animated wallpapers stuttered when launching apps.

Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the interface layout was misaligned while customizing the Home screen.

Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the clock on the lock screen was flickering while animating.

Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.

All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 5.3.

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
5.3 is an improvement for me. I had lots of BT issues with phone as car key with the last couple updates, but worse with 5.2. Today is first day that I didn't have to wake my phone or go into airplane mode or use other means to get in.

Saw nothing specific to BT, but maybe it had to do with sleep.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
5.3 has been flawless for me. No issues at all. Phone as key is working 100% now. I don't even have to wake the phone now.
[Google Pixel Fold] dubt17:
what car are you using with your phone as your key? I've had some weirdness with my rooted 5.2 and my Tesla Model 3 not recognizing the app even when it's been open.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
'22 Tesla PY. Night and day difference between 5.2 and 5.3 for me.
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
I didn't get the 5.3 OTA either (skipped 5.1 and 5.2) so I sideloaded it. Initially it seemed flawless just as 5.0. Then I had one issue where the ambient light sensor kept turning the screen off when making phone calls or listening to voice messages on WhatsApp. It went back to normal after a reboot.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
I have an issue with my alarm/Google routine. I have a Google routine set to play the news when my alarm stops, it worked perfectly on 13 but on 14 Google crashes when trying to play the news from the alarm but if I say "ok Google play the news" it works fine. Really strange bug
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
I have the same routine, but not the problem. You could try a reflash without wipe, see if it clears.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Might try wiping data from Google app as that's the app FC . Been a couple of times "ok Google" has stopped working and had to clear cache from Google. Just a pia
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
You seem fairly savvy so I figured you had already been there, done that. Every time I've updated the beta I've had an app or two that didn't want to work without deleting the cache, it was Action Launcher and WhatsApp this go around.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
We're getting close to the time to unsubscribe, if you don't want a wipe. The QPR Beta starts Sept 18th.

The Android 14 QPR1 Beta is coming next week

Even before the stable launch of Android 14 for Pixel, Google today detailed how the first QPR1 Beta is starting next week...

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
Anyone else with the latest beta notices the emojis in Instagram's comments are really bright like they have HDR enabled? it's very clear in dark mode compared to the suggested emojis in the bottom. The screen recording dims everything as the comments themselves are easy to read but the emojis are even brighter IRL.
[Google Pixel Fold] srgonu:
How is the battery life holding up on beta. Is it still better than 13 even after few days? Also, how is the standby time?
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
Sounds like we can expect the final version on 10/4.
[Google Pixel Fold] candyman993:
No issues here on mine. On the latest beta version
[Google Pixel Fold] candyman993:
For me battery life is so much better on the latest version of the beta.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
Mine has updated to android 14 already. I had been on the beta and didn't go to the RC, was a little surprised it happened so fast and without my having to do anything.
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Mine hasn't updated yet. I'm on the qrp beta. If I go to update it wants me to install Android 13. Do I just have to keep waiting for 14 to show up, or do I need to flash to update manually? Not sure I'm understanding this beta process. It's all so different than back in the day 😂
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
I'm still running beta 5.3 ATM, is full screen apps in official 14 or only beta qpr1?
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
felix_beta-u1b2.230922.006-factory-58b6a2f5.zip

october update is available
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
Does this include the option to fix aspect ratios, or do we need to wait for that still? This is so confusing these days 😂
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
That's only in the latest beta
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
it is the october beta with the aspect ratios
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
ok, downloading now. Hopefully this one will let me patch it unlike the last beta
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
I think beta 2 has just dropped as well
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
oh geez, I don't even know what is what anymore. I saw the official 14 ota, but I'm understanding that doesn't include the aspect ratio stuff, which I don't wanna lose now that I have it of course. So I just downloaded the one hanschke mentioned above. I haven't flashed yet, so let me go back and check the images again I guess lol
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
AFAIK both beta 1 and 2 have the aspect ratio but it's missing from official 14. I might try a grep search on the new beta and see how difficult it would be to make a mod of some sort. Has to be magisk or xposed these days, it was so much easier when we could just make a twrp flashable zip
[Google Pixel Fold] almony8:
bro, I just updated to the one hanschke mentioned above and all is good with the aspect ratio stuff and everything seem to be fine. So I tried to patch it with the latest stable version of magisk using pixel flasher like usual and once again I just get a boot loop. I have been running unrooted with no modules or anything since the last beta. Not sure why I am having problems getting root with the last 2 betas now?
[Google Pixel Fold] candyman993:
I'm really confused why there is now a 2nd beta. I thought the next update would just be the official 14, obviously I was wrong. What does the 2nd beta include ? Do we loose anything ?
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
If you read the release notes it has fixes mainly for the fold. One of them is apps FC when switching screens. Plenty of vids on YouTube about beta2 fixes