Android 14 Beta 5.1 Surprise: Unscheduled Fixes and Updates for Pixel Phones

2. Google released Android 14 Beta 5 recently.

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3. Speculations about Beta 5 being the final release.

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4. Unexpected update: Android 14 Beta 5.1 launched.

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5. Released as summer weekend surprise.

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6. Minor changes in Android 14 Beta 5.1.

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7. Fixes for SIM card detection with FDN enabled.

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8. Connectivity glitches for 5G standalone mode resolved.

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9. Blank home screen issue after unlock fixed.

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10. Performance fix for Pixel Fold's live wallpaper.

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11. Update available for various Pixel models.

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12. Installation instructions via Settings > System > System update.

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13. Android 14 Beta 5.1 specifics for Pixel 6 Pro.

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14. Delay compared to Android 13's release timeline.

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15. Potential impact on Android 14's stable version release.

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