Android 16 QPR 1 Beta users are facing a deadlock due to bugs affecting both Google Wallet and Google VPN. The issues primarily impact testers who have left the beta program and are waiting for an update to use the app without losing their data.
Android 16 is continuously being refined. Recently, Google fixed a significant flaw in the Material 3 Expressive design by adding a new option. However, the QPR 1 Beta is currently facing issues with Google Wallet, where the app displays the error message: “Your device does not meet security requirements.” Fortunately, the app functions normally after bypassing this alert.
Google Wallet and Google VPN are facing bugs in Android 16 Beta
The Google VPN is causing more significant issues on Pixel devices running Android 16 QPR 1 Beta 3.1. 9to5Google reports an error message appearing when attempting to connect. The integrated VPN is entirely non-functional, which poses a serious problem for users. Thankfully, there is an alternative in France with the VPN service for Free subscribers, but this is only a solution for a select few who are customers of that operator.
According to 9to5Google, re-enrolling in the beta program to install Android 16 QPR 2 Beta 2 resolves these issues. However, it is important to note that this solution does not work for everyone, and this version also has its own bugs, such as the multimedia player disappearing from the lock screen. Overall, Google’s operating systems are not always stable, as recently demonstrated by Android Auto’s bug that displayed gigantic icons on the screen.
For users still affected by these bugs, waiting for the No Data Wipe update for their Pixel, which may be released in October, is an option. This update typically comes shortly after the stable version, but this timeline does not apply to devices running QPR 1 Beta 3.1.
Many questions surround this No Data Wipe update. Initially, many believed it was available for devices on QPR 1 Beta 3.1, but that turned out to be false. According to a Reddit thread from two weeks ago, users on Android 16 QPR 1 Beta 3 have received this update.
In conclusion, this situation further proves that major updates require a lot of caution, as they often introduce numerous bugs. This is precisely why users should always be careful before installing a beta version, whether it’s One UI on Samsung devices or HyperOS on Xiaomi. Issues tend to arise frequently, and these trial versions are designed to help manufacturers address them as quickly as possible before deploying a stable version.
