Google rolls out the latest monthly update and security patches for its Pixel devices. The company shared details of vulnerabilities and bugs that the update fixed. Rollout began Monday for Pixel 4a and newer devices and is expected to roll out to all Pixel devices in the next week. Google is also already working on the update for next month, which will include a planned feature release as part of Android 13 QPR2. The beta version is currently being tested by users and is accessible to those who have signed up for the Android 13 beta program. It contains a number of changes and references to an alleged Pixel tablet.
in one post on the company’s support website, Google detailed all the changes and fixes coming with the February update. It fixes an issue that prevented touch interaction when using a Braille keyboard under certain conditions, and also fixes the instability occasionally caused by an issue while Clear Calling was enabled under certain conditions pixels 7And Pixel 7 Pro Cell phones, a problem that was highlighted from users in the past few weeks.
Installing the update also fixes a bug that prevented a user from connecting their Pixel phone to some Bluetooth devices or accessories. It also fixed an issue that caused the work profile’s calendar information to not update in the background, according to Google.
The February update is now available for all currently supported Google smartphones, starting with the Pixel 4a and 4a 5G and moving on to the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel 6a. The Pixel 3a and older devices are no longer supported as they have already received OS and security updates for three years. The 3a series was last updated in September 2022.
To update an eligible Pixel phone, go to Ideas > system > system updateand then click Check for update. If you don’t want to wait for your phone to get the update, you can use OTA (over-the-air) images already available to download.
it was before reported that the Google Pixel 4 You may receive an additional software update with current security patches. This new update is currently part of Google’s Android Privacy Sandbox program and is based on Android 13 QPR1. December 2022 security patches may also be included in the new build. The Google Pixel 4 XL does not have access to the Privacy Sandbox, which means the update may not be accessible to the device. The feature is currently in the testing or experimental phase. Also, it’s unclear if the update will roll out to Pixel 4 and 4 XL users or be limited to testing, and Google hasn’t issued an official statement on that yet.
