In keeping with its routine, Google has unveiled the August 2023 update for its range of Pixel smartphones, tablets, and the Fold model. The monthly update includes crucial enhancements alongside the latest security patch as outlined in the Android Security Bulletin.
Distinctive to this release is the strategic inclusion of multiple fixes. These adjustments range from minor to significant, a practice reflective of Google’s commitment to refining user experience. Notably, the recent addition of devices like the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold further accentuates the need for meticulous improvements.
- Pixel Fold: TQ3C.230805.001.A3 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel Tablet: TQ3A.230805.001.B1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7a: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 7: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 6a: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 6 Pro: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 6: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 5a: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 5: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 4a 5G: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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- Pixel 4a: TQ3A.230805.001 — Factory Image — OTA
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Highlighted Improvements in the Google Pixel Update – August 2023:
Bluetooth:
- Resolution of occasional Bluetooth keyboard connectivity issues. [1]
User Interface:
- Rectification of display anomalies in certain live wallpapers across different device orientations.
- Rectification of sporadic unresponsiveness in the lock screen.
- Resolution of intermittent non-registration of inputs in the home screen launcher search function. [2]
- Mitigation of sporadic flickering or glitches experienced in Hub mode. [3]
- [1] Limited to Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet models.
- [2] Limited to Pixel Fold.
- [3] Exclusive to Pixel Tablet.
The rollout of these latest updates to your Pixel devices will commence over the ensuing hours and days. Google anticipates a swift and seamless installation process, minimizing any inconvenience.
To access the new updates on your Google Pixel device, follow these steps:
- Open the “Settings” menu.
- Navigate to the “System” section.
- Select “System update.”
- Click the “Check for updates” button to initiate immediate download and installation of available system updates.