Android 14 Beta 3 kills sharing on some Pixel models
You see, even if the fingerprint scanner doesn’t work, there are other ways to unlock your Pixel. You can enter a PIN or a pattern. On the Pixel 7 line (including the Pixel 7a), Face Unlock is available although it won’t verify any Google Pay transactions. Luckily, my Pixel 6 Pro has escaped the problem with the fingerprint scanner but since installing Android 14 Beta 3, the phone will not allow me to share anything. And because of the way I source material to write about, this is a problem that affects my job.
Android 14 Beta 3 has arrived bringing Platform Stability
Luckily, I have been able to use my backup phone, an iPhone 11 Pro Max, to share with myself certain items using a Wi-Fi connection. The sharing feature might be one that others take for granted, but when it is not available, you miss it tremendously.
In Android 14 Beta 3, you can create a customized lock screen clock
A couple of positives regarding the Beta update. Those who install it can now customize their lock screen clock. Go to Settings > Wallpaper & style and you can scroll through different clock options. You also can change the color of the clock and the size. You will have a pair of options. Choose Dynamic and the clock will change in size depending on the lock screen content, or you can select Small which is self-explanatory.
How to join the Android 14 Beta Program
Note that not including any update Google pushes out to fix the share sheet and other issues, all that remains between Android 14 Beta 3 and the final version is the Beta 4 release earmarked for July.
