Google Pixel Update - Android 12 July 2022

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[Soulfly]

I noticed after the April update on my Pixel 5. I saw a message appearing on my home screen very briefly, so fast it disappeared that I couldn't even finish reading it or screenshot it. The message was something about Pixel launcher. It appeared twice on my home screen and then the message disappeared. Anyone have any idea what's that message supposed to mean? Thanks...

 

[elementz]

Strange. I didn't get the translate option in screenshot and my dialer still the same (not oval thingie) after the April updates.

 

[Soulfly]

Strange. I didn't get the translate option in screenshot and my dialer still the same (not oval thingie) after the April updates.

Same here. Didn't get those stuff too...

 

[limmk]

Software versions

Global

• Pixel 3a (XL): SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 4 (XL): SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 4a: SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 4a (5G): SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 5: SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 5a (5G): SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 6: SP2A.220505.002
• Pixel 6 Pro: SP2A.220505.002

What’s included

The May 2022 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.

Display / Graphics

• Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1].

Sensors

• Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases *[2].

User Interface

• Fix for issue causing launcher crash after restarting device in certain conditions *[1].

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Device Applicability
*[1] 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
*[2] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro

Links:

• Factory Images
• OTA Files
• Pixel/Nexus Security Bulletin
• Pixel Security Update Changes

 

[xonix]

Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1].

Thumbs up for the fix.
It was getting mildly annoying to have the phone suddenly light up while gaming on PC.

 

[limmk]

Thumbs up for the fix.
It was getting mildly annoying to have the phone suddenly light up while gaming on PC.

A12 proved problematic and pixel users facing different issues

 

[limmk]

Google Play System updates for May 2022​

Critical Fixes​

• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.

Account Management​

• [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web based experience.
• [Phone] Ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on devices supervised with Family Link using local parental controls.

Device Connections​

• [Phone, Tablet] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.
• [Auto] Support for installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through Android Automotive.

Google Play Store​

• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability, and accessibility.

Support​

• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help.

System Management​

• Updates to system management services that improve device connectivity and stability & performance.

Developer Services​

• New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support ads, location services, media, security & privacy, and utilities-related developer services in their apps.
• New developer service and user experience to allow users to select specific photos or videos to share with an app rather than granting permission to all media files on the device.

 

[limmk]

https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/11412553

June 2022​

Critical Fixes​

• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management, and system management & diagnostics related services.[1][2]

Google Play Store​

• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.[3]
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.[3]
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.[3]
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.[3]
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.[3]
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.[3]
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.[3]

System Management ​

• Updates to system management services that improve device performance and stability & performance.[1][2]

Developer Services​

• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support ads, and developer features related developer services in their apps.[1][2]

[1] Available through Google Play system update for June.
[2] Available through Google Play services v22.18 updated on 06/01/2022.
[3] Available through Google Play Store v30.3 updated on 06/01/2022.
[4] Available through Google Play services v22.21 updated on 06/01/2022

 

[limmk]

Google Pixel Update - June 2022

https://support.google.com/pixelpho...t-out-of-your-lock-screen-with-pixel?hl=en-GB
Announcement
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. So your Pixel keeps getting better and more helpful as time goes on *[1].

The latest features will begin rolling out to Pixel devices starting on June 6, continuing in stages over the next two weeks. Be sure to update to the latest Android version and update your Android apps, then look out for a notification from the Pixel Tips app to learn more about all of the ways your Pixel just got more helpful.

A music video maker in the making
Pixel teamed up with teenage engineering so you can shoot video with your camera, then turn it into music with pocket operator™ for Pixel™ *[2][3]. You can layer multiple sounds, add effects, create patterns and beats, and mix them all together to make full tracks.

Vaccine proof at your fingertips.
Take a screenshot of your digital vaccine card and add a shortcut to easily access your COVID-19 vaccination card right from your Home screen *[4].

Do more from your lock screen.
At a Glance now shows you more useful info like air quality alerts, a flashlight reminder, and your Nest Doorbell video feed, so you can see who’s at the door right from your lock screen *[5].

Your Pixel can call for help.
Car crash detection is now available in Canada. When turned on in the Personal Safety app, your phone can help detect if you’ve been in a severe car accident *[6]. 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.

More languages. More ways to translate.
With Live Translate on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, you can communicate in different languages *[7]. Google can now translate your text messages in Traditional Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Turkish, and Thai.

New cultural wallpapers.
Keep your Pixel screens culturally relevant with the latest Curated Culture wallpapers. This new installment, illustrated by Yann *******, celebrates Pride. Yann, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, has a soft spot for big, bold shapes and bright colors. He was born in Zaragoza, Spain and is now based in Rennes, France.

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Disclaimers
*[1] 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.
*[2] Pixel is a trademark of Google LLC. pocket operator is a trademark of teenage engineering.
*[3] Requires pocket operator™ for Pixel™ app download. Available only in English on Pixel 5 or newer phones.
*[4] Available only in Australia, Canada, and the US. Access to digital vaccine cards varies by state and healthcare provider. See g.co/help/covidcard for details.
*[5] Air quality alerts (coming soon) available only in Australia, India, and the US. Doorbell alerts require compatible Nest doorbell (sold separately) and the Google Home app or Nest app.
*[6] Available only on Pixel 3, Pixel 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.
*[7] Available only on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Not available in all languages or countries. Not available on all apps. See g.co/pixel/livetranslate for details.

 

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[keemmeng]

Is it just me but Pixel Android updates take freaking long? Easily 45 minutes to an hour, though the size is only like 186 Mb this time round


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[halocast]

Is it just me but Pixel Android updates take freaking long? Easily 45 minutes to an hour, though the size is only like 186 Mb this time round


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download or installation?

Update: ya it does take some time for something so small

 

[Soulfly]

Anyone have any idea will Giga 5G work on a US Pixel 5? Thanks...

 

[garychengjw]

Anyone have any idea will Giga 5G work on a US Pixel 5? Thanks...

https://pixel.withgoogle.com/5G/

 

[limmk]

July security patch is now rolling out for Google Pixel devices running Android 12.1

The breakdown of July security update build numbers by Pixel device is as follows:

• Pixel 6(SQ3A.220705.001.B1, SQ3A.220705.003, SQ3A.220705.003.A1)
  • SQ3A.220705.001.B1 is for EMEA/APAC carriers
  • SQ3A.220705.003 is the global build
  • SQ3A.220705.003.A1 is for Verizon models
• Pixel 6 Pro(SQ3A.220705.001.B1, SQ3A.220705.003, SQ3A.220705.003.A1)
  • SQ3A.220705.001.B1 is for EMEA/APAC carriers
  • SQ3A.220705.003 is the global build
  • SQ3A.220705.003.A1 is for Verizon models
• Pixel 5a (SQ3A.220705.003.A1)
• Pixel 5 (SQ3A.220705.003.A1)
• Pixel 4a 5G (SQ3A.220705.003.A1)
• Pixel 4a (SQ3A.220705.003.A1)
• Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL (SQ3A.220705.003.A1)

As of this moment, the only “new” item is the following for the Pixel 6/6 Pro in EMEA/APAC:

• Enable additional VoLTE calling features on certain networks

Google should begin pushing these updates shortly over-the-air (Settings>System>Advanced>System update), but if you don’t want to wait for Google and prefer to update manually, you will find each factory image or OTA file at the links below.

Links:

• Factory Images
• OTA Files
• Pixel/Nexus Security Bulletin
• Pixel Security Update Changes

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01

 

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https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/11412553#​

What's new in Google System Updates​

Google System updates make your Android devices more secure and reliable and give you new and useful features. They include updates from Google to the Android operating system, Google Play Store, and Google Play services. Google System updates are available for phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices, Android Auto-enabled vehicles, Wear OS devices, and Chrome OS devices. Learn more about Google System updates.

July 2022​

Account Management​

• [Phone] The section headers in the Data & Privacy tab of the Google account settings have a new appearance.[2]

Device Connectivity​

• [Phone] APIs for developers to build seamless multi-device experiences.[5]

Google Play Store​

• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.[3]
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.[3]
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.[3]
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.[3]
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.[3]
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.[3]
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.[3]

Support​

• [Phone] Provide an ability to filter the data plans available to purchase by various categories received from the Carrier.[2]

Wallet​

• [Phone] Updates user experience to latest Google Material design, rebrands as “Google Wallet”.[2]

Developer Services​

• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related developer services in their apps.[1]

[2] Available through Google Play services v22.22 updated on 07/11/2022
[3] Available through Google Play Store v31.1 updated on 07/11/2022.
[4] Available through Google Play services v22.24 updated on 07/11/2022.
[5] Available through Google Play services v22.26 updated on 07/11/2022.

 

[limmk]

The first Pixel 6a factory image and OTA files arrive as SD2A.220601.001.A1 (JP carriers) and SD2A.220601.004 (Verizon, Verizon MVNOs). As you’ll notice, it appears we’re missing a global build that will run on the phones that you weren’t planning to use on Japan carriers or Verizon and Verizon related networks.

These two images do bring the Pixel 6a up to the June Android security patch. Yes, that’s a month behind, but we are only a couple of days away from the August patch. My guess is that Google will simply jump the phone from June to August and you won’t even notice.

Links:

• Factory Images
• OTA Files
• Pixel/Nexus Security Bulletin
• Pixel Security Update Changes