Google released the Android April 2022 security patch update for the Pixel family. The update comes with several fixes.
In terms of updates for their devices, Google is always on time: here comes the April security update for the Pixels which, like every time, does not bring tangible news (for those you have to wait for the Feature Drops ) but corrects several bugs and security issues.
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Google has therefore solved several security flaws, more or less serious and concerning different aspects of the operating system, which could lead to various problems for users if exploited by some attacker ( here is an exhaustive list ). Bug fixes are also inevitable: it improves the management of wireless charging, problems with the camera, and many areas of the system have been solved.
The April update is now available from Pixel 3a XL to Pixel 6 Pro, but we remind you that it may still take a few days to see the update available on your device. We, therefore, leave you to the complete changelog of this update.
Software versions Global
- Pixel 3a (XL): SP2A.220405.003
- Pixel 4 (XL): SP2A.220405.003
- Pixel 4a: SP2A.220405.003
- Pixel 4a (5G): SP2A.220405.003
- Pixel 5: SP2A.220405.003
- Pixel 5a (5G): SP2A.220405.003
- Pixel 6: SP2A.220405.004
- Pixel 6 Pro: SP2A.220405.004
What’s included The April 2022 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
Battery & Power
- Additional improvements for wireless charging performance with certain accessories *[2].
Camera
- Fix for issue causing front-facing camera preview in certain apps to appear zoomed in *[2].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing green screen to appear in camera preview *[2].
User Interface
- Fix for crash in System UI while using apps in Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode in certain conditions *[1].
- Fix for issue causing error message to display when setting up certain live wallpapers *[1].
- Fix for issue causing notification shade and Quick Settings to appear invisible after changing wallpaper in certain conditions *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally causing animation to display incorrectly when canceling a search in the app drawer *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing navigation in overview screen while TalkBack is active *[1].
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing recents button to show the overview while using 3-button navigation with third party launchers *[1].
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
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