For the past few weeks, Google has been testing the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 Update. The update comes with a bunch of new features and improvements. However, the update has also introduced a few bugs and issues, one of which has been troubling Eufy smart home users as it removes the Eufy Security app from their handsets.
In the changelog, Google has mentioned that there is an issue with the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update that is preventing the system from installing apps that make use of the meta-data element unconventionally. However, the changelog doesn’t mention that this update also uninstalls the Eufy Security app.
If you’re facing this issue, then this guide will be useful. In this guide, you will get to know how to fix Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update removing Eufy Security app from Pixel devices.
How to fix Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update removing Eufy Security app from Pixel devices?
The Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update has introduced a bug that removes Eufy Security app from Pixel smartphones. The bug also prevents them from reinstalling the app after updating. Many users are reporting that they’re not able to control their smart home products due to this issue.
Beta updates are often full of bugs and issues. These are some of the things you’ll be dealing with if you update to the beta update. However, Google has acknowledged this issue and developers were quick to come up with potential fixes. Users were expecting Eufy to update the app such that it stops using the meta data headers unconventionally. Instead, the customers were left to deal with this bug.
Fortunately, since the update came to the horizon, there have been workarounds to resolve this issue. Users noticed that installing an older APK version helped get rid of the issue. Some have suggested that installing the update with the January 2023 version worked for them.
Moreover, Google has also rolled out a new Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 update and it comes with a fix for this bug. You should make sure that you install the update right away and check if the issue is resolved.
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