It was a good evening for all Pixel users because yesterday Google not only rolled out the Android security update and the new Pixel Feature Drop but also announced a Pixel update with a whole bunch of improvements. This month’s Pixel Update is particularly extensive and fixes numerous problems and weaknesses in smartphones – it’s also coming on time for Pixel 6 users.
The update launched yesterday evening came in three tranches for Pixel users, but they are rolled out or activated at the same time: First, the Android security update with its usual bug fixes and patched gaps. Then of course the Pixel Feature Drop, which has been rolled out quarterly for a long time, with some new functions for everything to do with smartphones and apps. The third part is the Google Pixel update.
The Pixel Update is part of the security update every month, but this month it’s the biggest it’s been in a long time, fixing numerous issues and vulnerabilities in Pixel phones. Depending on the generation of the device, there may be more or fewer updates, but overall you can probably look forward to increased stability. This also gives hope to Pixel 3a users, who will be provided with another major update next month, which will certainly include something from this collection.
Below you will find the list of the individual updates published by Google, sorted by category. Incidentally, the update should not be confused with the Google System Update, which was rolled out last week and reaches all users in the Android ecosystem. The next pixel update will come in early July, the next system update will probably be next week and the next pixel feature drop is expected in September.
- Pixel 4 (XL): SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Pixel 4a: SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Pixel 4a (5G): SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Pixel 5: SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Pixel 5a (5G): SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Pixel 6: SQ3A.220605.009.B1
- Pixel 6 Pro: SQ3A.220605.009.B1
- Pixel 6: SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Pixel 6 Pro: SQ3A.220605.009.A1
- Fix for issue causing Google app crash after updating device in certain conditions *[2].
- Fix for issue preventing GBoard from appearing in certain apps (A-230151581) *[1].
- Fix for issue causing loud noise artifacts during calls under certain conditions *[2].
- Fix for issue preventing audio playback over USB accessories when using certain third-party apps *[2].
- Fix for issue preventing incoming notifications for calls in certain conditions (A-199020405) *[1].
- Fix for issue preventing pre-screened calls to be accepted in certain conditions *[2].
- General improvements for idle power consumption under certain conditions (A-205165830, A-224923101) *[2].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing rear fingerprint unlock to take longer than expected (A-215532798, A-223330132) *[3].
- Fix for issue causing under-display fingerprint unlock to fail while in a call with AOD active *[2].
- General improvements for Bluetooth stability & performance *[4].
- Fix for issue causing white screen to display after double tapping power to open Camera (A-226673984) *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Camera to launch when tapping power button for Emergency SOS mode *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing click sound in the background of captured videos (A-222556615) *[2].
- General improvements for camera stability & performance *[2].
- Fix for issue causing display artifacts after waking device in certain conditions *[2].
- Fix for issue causing display artifacts in Photos preview in certain conditions *[2].
- Fix for issue causing display brightness to increase when flashlight is turned on (A-219732625) *[2].
- Fix for issue preventing contactless payments in certain conditions *[5].
- Improvements for adaptive brightness response in low light levels *[2].
- General improvements for system stability & performance *[2].
- Kernel update to 4.14.261 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL & Pixel 4a.
- Kernel update to 4.19.224 for Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a (5G).
- Kernel update to 5.10.81 for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro.
- General improvements for network connection stability & performance *[4].
- Add behavior to open Clock after tapping on the next alarm on home screen *[1].
- Fix for issue causing SIM color option to appear invisible in Settings (A-209976548) *[1].
- Fix for issue causing split app divider to overlay animation while switching between apps (A-214940784) *[1].
- Fix for issue causing status bar to overlay on top of certain apps on devices with a display cutout (A-216374000) *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen wallpaper to appear hidden while using Android Auto *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing lockscreen UI to appear hidden after waking device (A-215207532) *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing notification panel to display on top half of the screen (A-227442690) *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing PIN unlock keyboard to appear incorrectly scaled on lock screen *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick Settings to appear invisible after swiping down notification panel *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing system crash when UI toasts are triggered (A-219780255) *[1].
- General improvements for Wi-Fi stability & performance *[2].