Pixel Owners Rejoice: Android 16 Beta 4.1 Fixes Annoying Bugs

Good news for Pixel fans rocking the Android 16 Beta. Google just dropped the Android 16 Beta 4.1 update, and it sounds like they’ve been busy squashing bugs to make the whole experience smoother. The OTA is more like a little tune-up to get Android 16 even closer to that rock-solid stability we’re all waiting for before its big public debut.

Android 16 Beta 4.1 fixes multiple issue here and there

While this isn’t a massive update packed with new features, it does address multiple little annoyances. The previous Beta 4 had a few quirks, and Google’s been listening to feedback. This new firmware brings fixes for things like haptic feedback performance, those specific 4K video recording hiccups, some weird screen shortcut behavior, and even improvements to battery life—always a welcome change!

But that’s not all! Beta 4.1 also addresses other minor gremlins. The list includes errors with the weather map display, issues with the microphone indicator, and those pesky Google app crashes some users were experiencing. Plus, that random black navigation bar that would sometimes pop up during transitions? Now it’s gone. This OTA aims to iron out those wrinkles and provide a more consistent experience. You can check the full changelog in the screenshot below.

OTA already rolling out

If you’re already running Android 16 Beta 4 on your eligible Pixel device, this over-the-air (OTA) update should be hitting your phone any minute now. So, keep an eye out for that notification. And as always, you can download the file for manual sideloading if you prefer. Be that as it may, it looks like Android 16 is shaping up nicely. In fact, the stable update will arrive as early as next month.