Due to the Android 14 Developer Preview and latest feature drops, Google may not publish its monthly security patch on the first Monday of the month as usual, but the search tech giant is back on track to update soon. Recently, the company has started rolling out the March 2023 Android security patch to the latest Pixel phones, including the Google Pixel 7 Pro and its younger sibling.
The March 2023 monthly software update is available for all eligible Pixel devices running the Android 13 operating system. Some users have already received the latest security patch from March 13. Depending on the carrier and device, the update will roll out in phases over the next few weeks.
Software Version:
Global:
Pixel 4a: TQ2A.230305.008.C1
Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.C1
Pixel 5: TQ2A.230305.008.C1
Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.C1
Pixel 7: TQ2A.230305.008
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230305.008.C1
T-Mobile & MVNOs, Google Fi (US):
Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.A3
Pixel 5: TQ2A.230305.008.A3
Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.A3
Canada:
Pixel 7: TQ2A.230305.008.A1
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230305.008.A3
WINDTRE (Italy):
Pixel 7: TQ2A.230305.008.A1
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230305.008.A3
Google Pixel Update – March 2023:
The Google March 2023 update for Pixel devices brings functional improvements and fixes to system-related issues such as Apps, Audio, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Sensors, Camera, Framework, Battery & Charging, System, Telephony, Touch, Display, Graphics, User Interface, and more.
In addition to these improvements and fixes, this update brings a series of new features, including Faster camera features, editing tools, safety and wellness features, and more for your Pixel Watch and phones. For more information, you can check the full changelog below.
Changelog:
Apps
- Fix for issue causing Live Translate feature to prompt for translation too frequently in certain apps *[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally keeping display on while certain app activities are active
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshots from being captured in certain apps
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Wallpaper & style settings to open
Battery & Charging
- Fix for issue occasionally causing app-specific battery restriction settings to be reset after a software update
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Battery Share from charging certain devices or accessories *[2]
- General improvements for charging, battery usage or performance in certain conditions *[1]
- General improvements for wireless charging stability or performance in certain conditions *[2]
Biometrics
- Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[1]
Bluetooth
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Android Auto to connect wirelessly with certain vehicle head units
- Improvements for connection stability with certain Bluetooth LE headsets or accessories
Camera
- General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions *[1]
- Improvements for color accuracy or exposure level while using the front camera in certain conditions *[3]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue occasionally causing display flicker or artifacts in certain apps or conditions *[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing instability or playback errors with certain media apps or content *[1]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing video preview to flicker in certain apps *[1]
Framework
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from displaying in certain apps or conditions
Sensors
- Additional tuning for haptics intensity and response in certain conditions *[4]
- General improvements for adaptive brightness response in certain conditions
System
- Fix for issue preventing device bootloader from being unlocked in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue preventing device from booting to Android in certain conditions *[4]
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
- Kernel updates to 4.14.295 *[5], 4.19.261 *[6], 5.10.149 *[1]
Telephony
- General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
Touch
- General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions *[3]
User Interface
- Fix for issue causing certain on-device search results to launch apps in work profile
- Fix for issue causing certain text entries in Battery Usage settings to overlap each other while scrolling
- Fix for issue causing home screen UI to appear blurred in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing lag or delay with switching between apps while third-party launcher apps are in use
- Fix for issue occasionally causing inner launcher icons to appear clipped after closing a folder
- Fix for issue occasionally causing input text to overlap inside search bar
- Fix for issue occasionally causing media player notification to appear cut off or trimmed
- Fix for issue occasionally causing navigation UI to display over Assistant interface
- Fix for issue occasionally causing notification drawer to appear empty or blank
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Overview screen panels to display over home screen
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick Settings tiles to be activated while menu is not pulled down
- Fix for issue occasionally causing screen unlock to overlap with notifications, home screen or other UI elements
- Fix for issue occasionally causing silent mode icon to appear hidden or missing from status bar
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing app icon size to scale correctly when changing display size
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshot sharing or editing to work when tapping overlay buttons
- Fix for issue preventing haptic feedback when interacting with notification drawer in certain conditions
- General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions and animations
- Improvements for home screen icon behavior when switching between different grid sizes
- Improvements for status bar layout and response in certain device orientations
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions
- Improvements for connection stability with certain Wi-Fi 6E-capable routers or networks *[1]
Device Applicability:
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
*[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[4] Included on Pixel 6a
*[5] Included on Pixel 4a
*[6] Included on Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
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