Google’s pushing a February update to Pixel devices and the software brings much needed bug fixes to the Pixel 5a (5G) and newer models.
The company today announced that its February 2024 patch is moving out to the Pixel 5a (5G)Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro.
The firmware’s build number is UQ1A.240205.002 for most models though the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro’s build number is a little bit different (UQ1A.240205.004).
Google says the software’s rollout will continue over the next week as it deploys the update in phases depending on carrier and device. Pixel users will receive a prompt to install the software Over-the-Air (OTA) when it’s ready.
The Pixel February 2024 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users. It doesn’t have any outward facing features on board.
February Pixel Update: What’s New
Here are the February update’s release notes. Some of these fixes are for specific devices and we’ve noted that below.
Camera
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions (Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro)
Display & Graphics
- Fix for display getting corrupted in certain conditions (Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro)
- Fix for issue with outer display in certain conditions (Pixel Fold)
Framework
- Fix for stability or performance with certain third party apps (Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro)
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for Wi-Fi stability and performance in certain conditions (Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro)
The software also brings security patches to Pixel devices and Google’s outlined those in details over on its Android Security Bulletin.
There are fixes for 31 vulnerabilities in the patch making it an extremely important update for all compatible Pixel devices.
3 Reasons to Wait for the Pixel 8a & 5 Reasons Not To
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Google will reportedly upgrade the Pixel 8a’s hardware. In particular, the processor inside of the device. Google’s Pixel 7a features Google’s custom Tensor G2 chipset, but the Pixel 8a should come with a newer chip inside. Preliminary Pixel 8a rumors point to the device as having Google’s new Tensor G3 chipset. This is the processor that powers the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Google’s plans could certainly change (there’s also a chance Google scraps the Pixel 8a completely, so keep that in mind), but this what you should expect right now. If the company does put a new processor inside the Pixel 8a, you can expect the device to offer improved performance in key areas like speed and battery life. One feature we haven’t seen thus far is the temperature sensor found on the Pixel 8 Pro and given that the Pixel 8a would be a mid-range device, we don’t expect it to get one. |
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