Google’s Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5 now grabbed the current month’s patch – the August 2021 patch update. There are xx issues resolved in the August security patch dated 2021-08-01 and xx for 2021-08-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical, with the most severe relating to the media framework and a remote attacker possibly executing arbitrary code through a crafted file.
You can check the OTA link which is given below.
- Pixel 5: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a 5G: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4 XL: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 3a XL: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 3a: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 3 XL: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 3: Android 11 — RQ3A.210805.001.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
Install update
Do you have a Google Pixel 3 or newer? Then you get the patch via an over-the-air update (OTA). You can also install the update manually and you can read exactly how to do that here. The Factory Images can be found here and the OTA files can be found here.
To Recall:
Google Pixel 5 mobile was launched on 30th September 2020. The phone comes with a 6.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels at a pixel density of 432 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Google Pixel 5 is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Google Pixel 5 runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4080mAh non-removable battery. The Google Pixel 5 supports wireless charging, as well as proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Google Pixel 5 on the rear packs a 12.2-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a pixel size of 1.4-micron, and a 16-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.0-micron. The rear camera setup has phase detection autofocus. It sports an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.0 aperture and a pixel size of 1.12-micron.
Google Pixel 5 is based on Android 11 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Google Pixel 5 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and eSIM cards. The Google Pixel 5 measures 144.70 x 70.40 x 8.00mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 151.00 grams. It was launched in Just Black and Sorta Sage colours. It features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.
Connectivity options on the Google Pixel 5 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
