Google Pixel Update - Android 12 July 2022

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December Feature Drop: Pixel 6 Pro UWB, adjust Assistant long press, Pixel Buds A-Series bass slider, & more

Your Pixel gets a boost of helpfulness with Feature Drops. They’re automatic software updates that send new features, tricks, and apps to your phone, making it better and more helpful as time goes on. Your Pixel now recognizes more songs, lets you access Snapchat from your lock screen*[1], and more. Everything happens over the air, so you get the new-phone feeling without needing to get a new phone*[2].

The features will begin rolling out to Pixel devices starting on December 6th, continuing in stages over the next two weeks. The update will begin to roll out for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users starting later this month. Update to the latest Android version and update your Android apps to receive the latest features. Once updated, look out for a notification from the Tips app to learn more about all of the ways your Pixel just got more helpful.

An easier way to share files with people around you.
Nearby Share lets you send photos, videos, files, map locations, and more. Now you can quickly find nearby UWB devices to share with through the highlighted arc right on your screen*[3].

Your Pixel is also a car key.
With digital car key, you can lock, unlock, and even start your car with your phone. Now, on select BMW models, you can do all of these things from your Pixel with just a tap*[4].

Quick Tap to Snap.
You can already customize the actions your Pixel takes when you use Quick Tap, from taking a screenshot to playing music. With Quick Tap to Snap, now you can access Snapchat directly from your lock screen, making Pixel the fastest phone to open Snapchat. Simply tap twice on the back of your Pixel to open Snapchat, so you’ll never miss a shareable moment*[1]. Starting in December you’ll also be able to apply a new Pixel-exclusive Lens – Pixel Face – to your Snaps. Look out more for Pixel-exclusive Lenses in future feature drops.

Find even more music with new features in Now Playing.
Now Playing’s new search button can help you find much more music. If your phone hasn’t identified a track automatically, tap the search button to use Google to find it*[5]. And now, when you find a track you like, you can save it to your favorites so you can easily go back and listen to it later*[6]. Just tap the musical note next to the track recognition on your lock screen to add it as a favorite. Find your favorites in Now Playing history.

Your Pixel can call for help, even if you can’t.
When car crash detection is turned on in the Personal Safety app, your phone can help detect if you’ve been in a severe car accident*[8]. If a crash is detected, your phone will check in with you to see if you’re OK. If there’s no response, Pixel can share your location and other relevant details with emergency responders. Car crash detection is now supported in Taiwan, Italy, and France, in addition to Spain, Ireland, Japan, the UK, Australia, Singapore, and the US.

Recorder now transcribes in more languages.
Recorder lets you instantly transcribe audio into text so you can search, edit, and share your recordings. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s now available in Japanese, French, and German on Pixel 3 and newer Pixel phones*[9].

It’s all about that bass.
Get more control over the bass levels on your Pixel Buds A-Series*[10]. You can now use a slider that lets you adjust the bass from -1 to +4, giving you twice the bass range you have now. So go ahead and pump up that bass.

New Curated Culture wallpapers.
Keep your Pixel screens culturally relevant with the latest Curated Culture wallpaper collection*[11]. This latest installment celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities. We worked with Dana Kearley (she/they), a chronically ill and disabled multidisciplinary artist. Their work is inherently autobiographical, and is grounded in tenderness, sickness, and disability. It explores the complexities and nuances of living in a sick and disabled body while playfully using color, texture, light, and shadow.

Press and hold the power button to get help from Google.
With Android 12, you can now press and hold the power button to get help from your Google Assistant. You can also adjust how long you’d like to hold the power button to activate Google Assistant*[7].

Summary of availability per device
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Disclaimers
*[1] Available only on Pixel 4a with 5G or newer Pixel phones.
*[2] Your Pixel will generally receive Feature Drops during the applicable Android update and support periods for the phone. See g.co/pixel/updates for details. Availability of some Feature Drops may vary.
*[3] UWB-based features available only on Pixel 6 Pro.
*[4] Not available in all countries. Available only on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. See g.co/android/digitalcarkey for details.
*[5] Requires internet connection. Available only on Pixel 4 or newer Pixel phones.
*[6] Available only on Pixel 3a or newer Pixel phones.
*[7] Available only on Pixel 3 or newer Pixel phones. Google Assistant and some related features are not available in all languages. See g.co/assistant/languages for updates to language availability.
*[8] Available only on Pixel 3, 4 or newer Pixel phones. Not available on Pixel 3a. Not available in all languages or countries. Car crash detection may not detect all accidents. High-impact activities may trigger calls to emergency services. This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all areas. For country and language availability and more information see g.co/pixel/carcrashdetection.
*[9] Recorder sharing requires internet connection.
*[10] Requires a Pixel phone, or an Android 6.0+ device with the Pixel Buds app. Pixel Buds A-Series sold separately.
*[11] Available only on Pixel 3 or newer Pixel phones.
 

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Google Pixel Update - December 2021

The rollout will start on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro later this month.

Global
  • Pixel 3a (XL): SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 4 (XL): SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 4a: SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 4a (5G): SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 5: SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 5a (5G): SQ1A.211205.008

What’s included

In addition to new features, the December 2021 update includes several fixes and improvements across many areas including device performance, stability, connectivity, and more – see below for some notable improvements.

Apps
  • Fix for issue causing Assistant to unintentionally start a phone call in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for stuck or frozen app UI in certain conditions *[7].

Audio
  • General fixes & improvements for audio playback issues in certain apps *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing audio noise in videos captured while using certain phone cases *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing microphone to cut out during calls in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing occasional audio glitch when adjusting volume levels *[1].
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio playback from speaker in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for issue preventing Now Playing to search for unrecognized music *[1].

Battery & Power
  • Additional improvements for battery charging information shown in notification shade *[4].
  • General improvements for battery & thermal performance in certain conditions *[7].
  • General improvements for wireless charging in certain conditions *[5].
  • Improvements for alignment detection on Pixel Stand in certain conditions *[5].
  • Fix for issues occasionally causing incorrect Battery usage accounting to display in Settings *[7].

Biometrics
  • General improvements for fingerprint sensor stability & performance *[1].
  • Additional fixes for issues preventing enrollment of new fingerprints in certain conditions *[1].
  • General improvements for face unlock stability & performance *[6].

Bluetooth
  • General Bluetooth stability improvements for certain conditions *[3].
  • Fix for distorted audio over Bluetooth in certain scenarios *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to turn on after disabling in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for volume adjustment issues with certain Bluetooth audio devices *[7].

Camera
  • General image quality improvements in camera preview/capture *[1].
  • General improvements for camera stability & performance *[1].
  • General improvements for auto-focus response in certain capture modes *[1].
  • General improvements for color consistency in viewfinder preview *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing blank viewfinder preview in certain conditions *[1].

Display & Graphics
  • Enable ANGLE graphics support library for certain apps and games *[1].
  • Add additional example images for display color options in Settings *[7].
  • General improvements to keep the screen on after multiple manual wakes *[7].
  • General improvements for Adaptive brightness response in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for occasional screen flicker during brightness adjustment *[1].
  • Fix for issue preventing Smooth Display to switch display refresh rate in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing screen flicker after locking or unlocking device in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for occasional white screen flash after display goes to sleep *[7].

Framework
  • Fix for issue causing app icons to display as pending downloads after installation completes *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing Play store app installation to pause indefinitely in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work Profile setup to complete in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue preventing all settings or apps to be restored from backup during setup in certain conditions *[7].

Media
  • Fix for issue causing system crash during media playback in certain conditions *[7].

Network & Telephony
  • General improvements for network connection stability & performance *[7].
  • Fix for crash in Settings when toggling Airplane mode on certain network configurations *[7].
  • Fix for issue that disabled call features on certain devices or networks in certain conditions *[1].

Sensors
  • General improvements for sensor stability & response in certain conditions *[2].
  • General improvements for Quick Tap response & performance *[2].
  • General improvements for Auto-rotate response in certain device orientations *[4].
  • General improvements for Adaptive brightness response in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue preventing lift to wake and double tap to wake in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for issue preventing Always-on-display from turning on in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for issue causing unexpected haptics or vibration in certain conditions *[1].

System
  • Kernel update to 4.9.279 for Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL.
  • Kernel update to 4.14.243 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL & Pixel 4a.
  • Kernel update to 4.19.202 for Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a (5G).
  • General improvements for system stability & performance *[7]
  • Fix for issue causing device to freeze after sleeping while charging in certain conditions *[1].
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing OTA updates to install *[7].

User Interface
  • Add Material You dynamic theming support for the device boot animation *[7].
  • Improvements for Internet tile in Quick Settings *[7].
  • Improvements for Quick Settings layout in certain device orientations *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing display to stay on during wireless charging *[5].
  • Fix for issue causing Game Dashboard icon to display over lock screen *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing incorrect colors or theme to display in Quick Settings in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing lock screen icons to display in notification shade in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing notification History & Clear all buttons to occasionally display incorrectly *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing persistent app media controls in notification shade in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing persistent call notification in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing persistent Turn off work apps button in app drawer *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing screen flicker after locking or unlocking device in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing Settings to crash in Conversations menu in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing undismissable Game Dashboard button during gameplay in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing app drawer to scroll to the top after clearing search query *[7].
  • Fix for issue causing certain home screen icons to appear misaligned in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue enabling Quick Settings toggles to be tapped from home screen in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue hiding date or time in Quick Settings in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing blank background on home screen after setting wallpaper *[7].
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick Settings to pull down after unlocking device *[7].
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing UI elements to display with transparent backgrounds *[7].
  • Fix for issue occasionally displaying Work Profile badge icon on personal apps or contacts *[7].
  • Fix for issue preventing conversation bubble to be dismissed in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for issue preventing search results to display in Settings in certain conditions *[7].
  • Fix for occasional screen flicker in notification shade when dragging from top of screen *[7].
  • Fix for occasional flickering when quickly switching between apps in certain conditions *[7].

Wi-Fi
  • General improvements for Wi-Fi stability & performance *[7].
  • Fix for issue that would occasionally disconnect device from Wi-Fi in certain conditions *[1].

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Device Applicability
*[1] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
*[4] Included on Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[5] Included on Pixel 4 / XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[6] Included on Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL
*[7] Included on Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro


Details of security fixes are found in this link :
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin

Get the latest Android updates available for you
  1. Open your phone's Settings app ⚙️
  2. Near the bottom, tap System 🔒
  3. Tap System update 📱
  4. You'll see your update status. Follow any steps on the screen
Depending on your network connection speed and number of apps involved, this will take about 25-50 minutes.

Reboot the device after taking the update.

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Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
Android Security Bulletin—December 2021
Pixel Update Bulletin—December 2021
 

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after update to Pixel 3a (XL): SQ1A.211205.008, connecting my bluetooth ear bud cause my pixel to crash and shutdown. :(
any one encounter same issue?
 

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The rollout will continue over the next month in phases depending on carrier and device. The rollout will start on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro later this month.

Software versions

Global

  • Pixel 3a (XL): SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 4 (XL): SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 4a: SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 4a (5G): SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 5: SQ1A.211205.008
  • Pixel 5a (5G): SQ1A.211205.008
CA
  • Pixel 6: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
  • Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
UK, IE, FR, DE
  • Pixel 6: SQ1D.211205.016.A4
  • Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.211205.016.A4
TW
  • Pixel 6: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
  • Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
 

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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Update - December 2021

Software versions


CA

  • Pixel 6: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
  • Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
UK, IE, FR, DE
  • Pixel 6: SQ1D.211205.016.A4
  • Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.211205.016.A4
TW
  • Pixel 6: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
  • Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.211205.016.A1
Get the latest Android updates available for you
  1. Open your phone's Settings app ⚙️
  2. Near the bottom, tap System 🔒
  3. Tap System update 📱
  4. You'll see your update status. Follow any steps on the screen
Depending on your network connection speed and number of apps involved, this will take about 25-50 minutes.

Reboot the device after taking the update.

ikNNvaP.png


Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
Android Security Bulletin—December 2021
Pixel Update Bulletin—December 2021
 

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My pixel 6 took around an hour to finish updating.. rather long but not complaining.. so far so good..
 

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ChannelDeviceDescription of problemStatus
Android 12All PixelsPhone rebooting to recovery mode when Bluetooth or audio device is connected after December updateUnacknowledged
 

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[Update: Dec. 15] Google Pixel 6 & 6 Pro new updates, bugs, issues, problems tracker​


Info. last updated onBug descriptionStatus
December 15Sony WF-1000XM4 Bluetooth issues with Pixel 6, Pixel 6 ProPersists after Dec. update
December 14Randomly keeps disconnecting from Android AutoUnacknowledged
December 14Rattling noises from camera moduleExplanation

 

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ChannelDeviceDescription of problemStatus
Android 12All PixelsPhone rebooting to recovery mode when Bluetooth or audio device is connected after December updateUnacknowledged

This is true. Thankfully i still have a wired earphone for my 4a, so I just changed back.
 

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This is true. Thankfully i still have a wired earphone for my 4a, so I just changed back.
I have been using my Pixel 4a & bluetooth earbuds during my daily commute. No crashes for me ( Build SQ1A.211205.008 )
 
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