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Google Wallet is the payment platform that a ton of Android users use around the world. However, if you’re one of those users, then you might want to avoid the next Android update. According to 9To5Google, the Android 14 QPR 1 is basically breaking Google Wallet.
Right now, Google is gearing up to release the stable version of Android 14 to the masses. The rollout has been delayed, unfortunately. However, it’s rumored to be coming in early October. Conveniently, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are going to be unveiled in early October. We’re not sure if Google will choose to launch Android 14 along with its latest Pixel phones.
The first Android 14 QPR could be breaking Google Wallet
This sort of thing tends to happen when you’re testing out the beta version of an operating system. When you download a new version of a beta, you run the risk of having an app or service stop working. This seems to be the case when it comes to the latest Android 14 beta update and Google Wallet.
Several people running the latest version of the software, including 9To5Google’s Ben Schoon, have come across a popup when trying to use the app. When you want to use Google Wallet, your device needs to be up to standards when it comes to security. If your software isn’t secure enough, then the app will block access.
This is what is happening to people on the Android 14 QPR 1. The app is erroneously saying that their software isn’t secure enough. So, if you’re used to making contactless payments, then you’re going to be out of luck.
At the moment, it doesn’t seem that Google is aware of this issue just yet. If it’s a major issue, then you can bet that folks will report it en masse on the web. We expect a ton of complaints to flood Reddit and other places like that. For the time being, however, you’re going to have to wait for the company to issue a solution.