Top 3 Key Points:
- On-Device Diagnostics: Run manual tests and assess battery & storage health directly on your device.
- Streamlined Wallpaper Picker: Intuitive card-based UI simplifies setting wallpapers, especially on foldable displays.
- AI Background Sharing (Potential): Beta hints at future ability to share custom-generated wallpapers.
Taking control of your phone’s health just got easier. Android 15 Beta 3 introduces a groundbreaking on-device diagnostics tool, empowering users to diagnose potential hardware issues before seeking technical assistance. This intuitive feature complements the revamped wallpaper picker, offering a glimpse into the future of personalization on Pixel devices.
For many, diagnosing phone troubles can be a daunting task. Android 15 tackles this challenge head-on with a dedicated device diagnostics page. Nestled within Settings > System, this new feature empowers users to proactively assess their phone’s well-being.
The diagnostics page comprises “Component health” and “Evaluation mode.” “Component health” allows you to conduct manual tests on your display and touchscreen, identifying potential dead pixels, touch inconsistencies, or other visual anomalies. It also provides valuable insights into your battery and storage health. You can view the battery’s remaining capacity, manufacturing date, usage history, and charging cycle count. Similarly, the storage status displays your storage chip’s remaining lifespan and total capacity.
“Evaluation mode” takes things a step further, enabling you to utilize another device for a more comprehensive assessment. This mode involves generating a QR code on the evaluated device and scanning it with a trusted secondary device. This initiates a series of tests, some requiring internet access, mirroring those found in “Component health.” A report is generated upon completion, offering a clearer picture of the device’s overall health.
This on-device diagnostics tool represents a significant step forward for user empowerment. Enabling basic hardware checks can potentially save users time and money by helping them identify issues before seeking technical assistance.
While the current iteration focuses on display, touch, battery, and storage, future iterations may encompass a wider range of components. This would provide users with an even more comprehensive understanding of their device’s health.
