What you need to know
- Google is starting to roll out its June security patch for its Android 14-supported Pixel phones.
- The patch includes several fixes for Pixel phones, including some for battery, charging, and camera issues affecting several devices.
- The June patch coincides with Google’s rollout of the June Pixel feature for phones and smartwatches.
Google Pixel owners should receive their June security patch, which brings a few fixes for the Android 14 supported devices.
As detailed in a Pixel community post, phones ranging from the Pixel 5a (5G) to the Pixel 8a will receive the June patch. The Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet are among the eligible devices. Owners of the above-mentioned devices running Android 14 should start by downloading/installing the software version AP2A.240605.024.
Among the fixes, Google says it has included patches for battery issues plaguing the Pixel 6 Pro, 6a, and the Pixel 7 series. Users reported stability and performance issues related to the batteries and charging of these devices, which should now be resolved.
The Pixel Tablet is getting a fix that should fix an issue that prevented charging “under certain conditions.”
Several camera issues were recorded here in June, with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro solving astrophotography stability issues. Stability issues when switching between zoom lenses on the Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8, 8 Pro and Pixel Fold should start to see signs of easing. Google has also added more “general” stability camera solutions for many devices.
According to the changelog, the remaining fixes are as follows:
- General stability or performance improvements for Bluetooth LE audio
- General improvements to display stability
- General improvements for system stability during device setup
- General improvements for system stability and performance under certain conditions
- General improvements to network connection stability and performance under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue where the navigation bar would display incorrectly under certain conditions
- Fixed issue with transitions between home screen and lock screen
- General performance and stability improvements in certain UI transitions and animations
According to the Android Security Bulletin, Google is releasing twelve “high” priority framework fixes and seven “high” priority system fixes with the update.
The June security patch starts rolling out today (June 11) and Google says it will continue “in phases” over the coming week. The company states that the speed of the update’s availability will depend on the carrier and device, so keep your eyes peeled when it lands on your phone.
The June security patch for Pixel phones coincides with Google’s latest Pixel feature drop. Earlier today, Google detailed every new feature coming to Pixel devices, including display port mirroring support for the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and 8a. Additionally, power-off finding is rolling out for Pixel devices via the Find My Device network.
Elsewhere, the Pixel Watch 2 picks up car accident detection through the drop in features, while the OG version sees improvements in fall detection.
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