Android OS 13 Fixes: All the Bugs and Issues That Have Been Fixed

The Android 13 update on your Pixel phone is impressive because of its new features, which include notification permissions, improved media playback, more Material You colors, and more. However, Google is also correcting a tonne of issues with Android 13 in addition to adding new functionality. My count indicates that at least 150 issues have been resolved in the most recent Android 13 update.

On the Pixel Phone Help forum, Google has provided a thorough list of all the issues that have been fixed in Android 13. They had to classify everything because of the number of things that were there.

Google has fixed a few minor bugs, such as Gboard hiding text fields and password autofill in the Phone app not working. The battery no longer stops charging before it reaches 100% due to a fixed problem. Additionally, idle power consumption and thermal mitigation have been improved. Many fixes have been made to the fingerprint reader on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a; they even went so far as to state that “performance, stability, and reliability” have improved. Okay, I get it.

Let’s see what else has changed: display greenness has vanished, picture-in-picture stability has improved, and Gboard freezing has improved. System stability, touchscreen palm recognition, haptic feedback (again), adaptive brightness, and general device performance have all reportedly been improved, according to Google. They fixed various boot loops as well as several odd screen-off and locking problems.

Android OS 13 fixes bugs

Apps

• Fix the issue that occasionally makes Gboard show up over the text box when you’re typing.

• Fix the issue that occasionally results in the launcher’s white bar appearing at the bottom of the Google feed.

• The issue with certain recent photographs being hidden from the Messages attachment picker has been fixed.

• An issue in the Phone app that caused certain text to become invisible while handling blacklisted numbers in dark mode has been fixed.

• a solution to the issue that causes the professional and personal accounts’ color themes to occasionally diverge
• fixed an issue that occasionally stopped the password autofill feature in some applications from functioning.

• Decide to allow Live Caption to follow the caption font size choices set by the system [1].

Assistant

• Resolve the issue that occasionally prompts calls. Quick phrase prompts ought to appear on the screen following the conclusion of a call [1].

Audio

• Fix the issue that makes the audio stream’s volume reset while it isn’t running.
• I fixed an issue with the LDAC codec that sometimes causes noise distortions or crackling when playing audio.
• Fixed the issue that sometimes causes distorted call audio while navigating between applications (source:

Battery and Charging

• Fix the issue that occasionally results in the battery charge percentages varying between the status bar and the Always-On Display.
• The issue that occasionally keeps charging from stopping before the battery reaches 100% has been fixed.
• Fix the issue that prevents adaptive charging from turning on in some situations.
• A workaround to prevent the screen from timing out and going off in some situations
• fixed the issue that periodically precluded using the Pixel Stand or other devices for wireless charging [4].
• A solution to improve the management of heat mitigation in particular scenarios (Source: )
• broad improvements for standby power usage in some situations

Biometrics

• Fix the issue that occasionally results in app crashes when using a fingerprint to unlock an app [1].
• The issue that periodically prevented the notification shade from being raised while unlocking a fingerprint has been resolved [1].
• Fix an issue that, in some situations, prohibits face unlocking [3].
• The intermittent overlap of the fingerprint symbol on the screen with user interface elements has been resolved [1].
• Fix the issue where the fingerprint icon occasionally remained displayed on the screen [1].
• A solution to the issue where fingerprints might occasionally stop working in certain situations [1]
• *[1] A patch to improve the responsiveness of fingerprint haptics and the unlocking delay
• Improvements to fingerprint performance, stability, and dependability overall [1]
• improvements to fingerprint unlocking overall under different lighting conditions [1]
• improvements to fingerprint enrollment’s general usability [1]

Bluetooth

• Resolve the problem that, under some circumstances, causes Bluetooth audio to skip during device wake-up. [1]. We resolved the problem that was causing Bluetooth to indicate the state of media playback inaccurately [1]. We resolved the problem that occasionally results in jerky audio playing over Bluetooth LE. [1]. Resolve the problem that led to the lost device. UUIDs associated with previously connected Bluetooth devices I resolved the problem that periodically causes audio playing to transition to the phone speaker while using Bluetooth accessories. Resolved the problem that occasionally prevented previously linked devices from immediately rejoining The Bluetooth LE* service connection leak issue has been fixed [1].
• Fix it to ensure that when streaming information is connected over Bluetooth, it displays correctly on the car’s screen.
• Resolve conflicts in Bluetooth toggling settings that cause problems with device connection.
• Longer device connection times via Bluetooth LE * are fixed [1].
• Correct media pausing when a Bluetooth device disconnects has been fixed *[1].
• Corrective action to enhance Bluetooth LE background connection stability under specific circumstances [1]
• Enhancements to Android 13’s overall compatibility with a range of Bluetooth gadgets and headsets
• general enhancements to Bluetooth performance and stability in specific circumstances

Camera

• Fix the issue causing the greyed-out shutter button while adjusting the zoom level in certain conditions. [1]
• Fix to improve detection of connected Bluetooth accessories while video recording
• General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions

Connectivity

• Fix the issue preventing connection over Ethernet in certain conditions.

Display and Graphics

• Fix the issue causing the display to appear green under certain conditions [1].
• Fix the issue causing the display to flicker while unlocking with a fingerprint in certain conditions [1].
• Fix the issue of occasionally preventing night lights from automatically turning off at sunrise [1].
• Fix for issue preventing display to render under certain conditions *[2]
• Fix for problems that occasionally cause the screen to flicker

Framework

• Fix the issue causing app installation from the Play Store to fail in certain conditions.
• Fix for the problem that makes Gboard freeze under some circumstances
• Resolved the problem that occasionally causes the Gboard to stall when you long-press the enter key
• Fix for a problem that periodically results in a system crash while deactivating Job Overview
• Fix for a problem that under some circumstances sporadically prevents users from dismissing app alerts
• Resolved a problem that occasionally prevented background app updates or alerts
• Fix for issue preventing the keyboard from displaying in certain apps and conditions
• Resolution for a problem that keeps some printers or applications from publishing wirelessly
• Fix for the Settings app crashing under some circumstances when opening Passwords & accounts
• General improvements for Android framework stability
• Improvements in stability and compatibility with specific applications in Android 13
• Stability improvements for device restoration or transfer during setup in certain scenarios

Location and GPS

• Fix the issue causing location service cache corruption in certain conditions [1].
• Improvements in GPS stability and location accuracy in certain conditions [1]

Media

• Fix for the issue occasionally causing incorrectly shifted colors during video playback in Photos [1]
• Boost the Picture-in-Picture mini-player window’s stability in specific applications and situations.
• Boost compatibility with DRM-protected video streams in specific applications and situations.

NFC

• Incorporate NFC payment support for supplementary profiles.

Sensors

• Add the option to toggle haptic feedback for touch interaction while silent mode is active.
• Fix for the issue causing the screen to stay off after a phone call ends
• Fix the issue of occasionally causing the display to remain in AOD after picking up the device or touching the screen [1].
• Resolved a problem that occasionally prevented the device’s location from detecting the current timezone
• Overall enhancements for adaptive brightness response under particular conditions (Source: )
• Improvements in haptic feedback strength and response in certain conditions *[5]

System

• Fix the issue causing the device to enter a reboot loop after updating in certain conditions.
• Fix for the issue occasionally causing the device to freeze on the Google logo during startup [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing the device to stall or freeze during unlock
• Fix for issue occasionally causing the device to unexpectedly reboot and show the “Device corrupted” warning
• Solution for a problem that periodically causes lag time when an OTA update downloads in the background
• Fix the issue occasionally preventing Android Auto from connecting over USB in certain conditions [1].
• Fix for the issue occasionally preventing the device from charging over USB with certain third-party cables or adapters *[5]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing OTA update from installing on the device
• general enhancements to the functionality of the gadget in specific circumstances
• general enhancements to the system’s performance and stability in specific circumstances

Telephony

• Fix the issue causing data usage alerts to appear even when disabled in certain conditions.
• Fix the issue causing Wi-Fi calls to end unexpectedly in certain conditions [1].
• Fix the issue occasionally causing calls to drop when attempting to merge two calls. [1]
• Fix the issue occasionally causing Phone Services to repeatedly request location [1].
• Fix the issue where calls occasionally cannot be placed due to incorrect incoming call messages. [1]
• Fix the issue where duplicate call notifications can appear in certain conditions. [1]
• Fix the issue where missed call notifications may not appear on the lock screen in certain conditions. [1]
• Fix the issue where new SIM cards are not enabled under certain circumstances [1].
• Fix the issue requiring device restarts when network handover occurs under certain conditions [1].
• Fix issue where call ringing sound continues after the call is answered or terminated in certain circumstances
• Fix the issue where an incorrect network may be displayed under certain circumstances when multiple SIM cards are enabled. [1]
• Fix the issue where users cannot send SMS messages under certain circumstances [1].
• General improvements for network connection stability & performance in certain conditions

Touch

• General improvements for touch-screen palm detection and response [1]

User Interface

• Add an option in Settings to show the vibration mode icon in the status bar.
• Fix for incorrect text in “Swipe to access Google app” instructions in launcher settings
• Fix for the issue causing the bottom row of the app drawer to appear hidden when using the 3-button navigation
• Fix for issue causing certain animations to display while the “Remove animations” setting is enabled
• Solution for a problem where some backdrop color schemes don’t contrast well enough with user interface components
• Resolve the problem that makes certain notification content seem shortened on the lock screen.
• Resolved the problem wherein certain Toast popup alerts don’t include an app icon
• Fix for issue causing the Clock icon to show the wrong time in certain conditions
• Fix for the issue causing the keyboard to use the wrong color scheme during device setup when dark mode is enabled
• Fix for issue causing overview to highlight a previous app while using 3-button navigation in certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing the screen rotation button from appearing during device setup
• Fix for issue causing the screen to flicker when using apps in Picture-in-Picture mode under certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing the screen to turn off with incoming notifications under certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing storage settings options to incorrectly open the Files app in certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing tiles in Quick settings to show the wrong name or appear disabled in certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing volume level UI animation to skip when long-pressing volume buttons
• Fix for the issue occasionally causing app shortcuts to display the wrong icon on the home screen
• Fix for issue occasionally causing a blank lock screen after waking the device while face unlock is active
• Resolved the problem that periodically causes some media apps to result in an empty notification
• Resolved the problem that occasionally results in the Clipboard modal showing a big font size after the text is copied.
• Resolved the problem that periodically caused the notification shade to flicker while dragging collapsed notifications
• Resolved the problem that periodically results in multiple alerts for contacts or pinned Conversations
• Resolved the problem wherein the position of the fingerprint icon would sometimes slightly shift between the Always-On Display and the lock screen.
• A solution to the problem that occasionally results in the status bar and settings showing different network-type indicators
• Fix for issue occasionally causing incorrect color theme to display in the status bar after the app splash screen displays
• Fix for the issue occasionally causing the lock icon on the lock screen to appear in the wrong position or size
• Fix for the issue occasionally causing the lock screen to display after fingerprint unlock instead of the home screen
• Fix for the issue occasionally causing a long delay before launcher icons appear after restarting the device
• Fix for issue occasionally causing notification shade to extend down after unlocking the device
• Fix for issue occasionally causing notification shade to flash when unlocking the device with fingerprint
• Fix for the issue occasionally causing the power button to trigger the lock screen instead of turning off the display
• Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick settings to display with the incorrect color theme while the fingerprint authentication modal is active
• Fix for issue occasionally causing Settings to open while long-pressing on the brightness slider in Quick settings
• Fix for issue occasionally causing status bar notification icon positions to change when time changes
• Fix for issue occasionally causing the Storage page in Settings to show incorrect usage totals
• Fix for the issue occasionally preventing recent messages from displaying in the Conversations widget
• Resolution for the problem that keeps the “Default USB configuration” developer setting out of search results
• Repair for a bug that, in some circumstances, prevents the double-tap gesture from waking the display
• Fix for issue preventing notifications from appearing for new text messages under certain conditions
• General enhancements to third-party launcher apps’ support for gesture navigation
• Overall UI, launcher, gesture navigation, and system app stability enhancements
• General improvements for device setup experience

Wi-Fi

• Resolve the problem that is causing some apps’ data use totals to be missing from Settings.
• Resolution for the problem that makes the device reboot when it connects to a Wi-Fi network when TDI is turned on [1]
• Resolution for the problem that leads the Wi-Fi confirmation dialogue to abruptly close when TalkBack is activated
• Remedy for the problem affecting Android Auto’s reliability while linked to Wi-Fi
• A solution to the problem that periodically causes the device to restart when logging onto a wireless network
• A fix for a problem that periodically prohibits users from connecting to WPA2-Enterprise networks under specific circumstances
• Resolved the problem that keeps the Wi-Fi network from joining when the wrong password has been entered.
• Resolve the problem while using specific apps to connect to temporary Wi-Fi networks [1].
• general enhancements to Wi-Fi performance and stability in specific circumstances

Conclusion

Android OS 13 has been released for the Pixel phone, bringing numerous new features and fixing at least 150 bugs. Google has addressed minor issues such as Gboard covering text fields in the Phone app, password autofill not working, a battery charging bug, improved thermal mitigation, and idle power consumption. The update also addresses issues related to the fingerprint reader on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a, improving performance, stability, and reliability. Other improvements include display greenness, better Gboard freezing, and improved stability in picture-in-picture.

Other improvements include adaptive brightness, haptic feedback, general device performance, touchscreen palm detection, and system stability. The update also addresses boot looping, fixed weird screens off and locking issues, and addressed issues with fingerprint unlock. The update also addresses battery and charging issues, preventing battery charge percentages from displaying between Always-on Display and the status bar and preventing adaptive charging from triggering. Additionally, the update addresses fingerprint haptics latency and response during unlocking, improving fingerprint performance, stability, and reliability.

Android 13 has introduced several improvements to various aspects of the device, including Bluetooth, camera, connectivity, display, graphics, location, GPS, media, NFC, sensors, and more. Bluetooth issues have been addressed, including issues with audio skips, incorrect media playback status, choppy audio playback, lost device UUIDs, and issues with service connection leaks. Camera issues have been addressed, with improvements in the detection of connected Bluetooth accessories and camera stability.

Connectivity issues have been addressed, and issues with app installation from the Play Store have been resolved. GPS stability and location accuracy have been improved, and media issues have been addressed. NFC payments have been added to secondary profiles, and sensors have been improved. The overall stability and compatibility of Android 13 with various devices have been enhanced, and the device has been optimized for better performance and compatibility.

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