Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel and Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes a lot of functional improvements for these eligible Pixel and Nexus smartphones.
Functional improvements for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X in April 2018 security update
| References | Category | Improvements | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-35963245 | Performance | Enable Assisted Dialing support | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-37681923 A-68215016 |
Logging | Improve anomaly detection metrics | All |
| A-63908720 | Logging | Improve diskstats logging | All |
| A-64101451 | Performance | Improve handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during Emergency calls on certain carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64586126 | Camera | Improve microvideo performance in Google Camera | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64610438 | Performance | Reduce delays upon opening specific apps | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65175134 | Video | Improve decoding of certain video streams | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-65347520 | Performance | Improve fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situations | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65490850 | UI | Adjust notifications when entering or exiting Wi-Fi coverage during a video call | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65509134 | Connectivity | Enable IMS911 on certain networks | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-66951771 | Logging | Detect Wi-Fi Passport statistics for developers | All |
| A-66957450 | Performance | Improve lock screen performance | All |
| A-67094673 | Logging | Improve start time logging | All |
| A-67589241 | Performance | Improve magnetic sensor performance on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67593274 | Battery | Reduce battery drain after modem issues | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67634615 | Stability | Improve modem stability on Pixel and Pixel 2 phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67750231 | UI | Adjust Call Forwarding UI | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67774904 | Connectivity | Improve multi-calling performance over Wi-Fi | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67777512 | Connectivity | Improve data connectivity for T-Mobile users in parts of Australia | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67882977 | Certification | Update certification | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-68150449 A-68059359 A-69797741 A-69378640 A-68824279 |
Stability | Improve Wi-Fi stability on Pixel 2 phones | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68217064 | Performance | Improve handover to Wi-Fi Calling in low-coverage areas | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68398312 | Performance | Improve conference call performance over Wifi | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68671462 | Connectivity | Improve VoLTE performance for some carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68841424 | Connectivity | Adjust APN updating behavior | All |
| A-68863351 | UI | Improve settings app icons | All |
| A-68923696 A-68922470 A-68940490 |
Certification | Upgrade certificates to ensure continued service. | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68931709 | Developer | Add methods to PeerHandle API for developers | All |
| A-68959671 | Connectivity | Update Verizon Service APK for Pixel phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69003183 | Logging | Improve Wi-Fi and RPM logging | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69017578 A-68138080 A-68205105 A-70731000 A-69574837 A-68474108 A-70406781 |
Connectivity, Performance | Improve connectivity and performance on certain carrier networks | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69064494 | Performance | Improve notification listening apps | All |
| A-69152057 | Connectivity | Address call forwarding issue. | All |
| A-69209000 | Connectivity | Improve internet connectivity on Pixel 2 on certain WiFi networks | Pixel 2 |
| A-69238007 A-68202289 A-69334308 |
Connectivity | Adjust APN settings | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69261367 A-70512352 |
Messaging | Improve MMS messaging performance on certain carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69275204 | Battery | Adjust battery learned capacity increment and decrement limits | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69334266 | Connectivity | Change voice domain to CS for certain carriers | Pixel XL |
| A-69475609 | Performance | Adjust timeouts for Phone App | All |
| A-69672417 | Stability | Improve stability for Pixel 2 devices in certain parts of Canada | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69848394 A-68275646 |
Performance | Improve instant Apps performance | All |
| A-69870527 | UI | Improve indicators for emergency call connectivity | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70045970 | Battery | Optimize search logic to improve battery performance. | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70094083 A-70094701 |
Battery | Improve battery logging for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70214869 | GPS | Improve GPS Time performance on Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70338906 | Audio | Improve audio speaker performance during phone calls | All |
| A-70398372 | UI | Adjust advanced calling settings for Verizon | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70576351 | Connectivity | Change to prioritize certain bands | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70580873 A-70912923 A-71497259 |
Connectivity | Improve in-call performance for some carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70815434 | Connectivity | Improve network performance on Simyo carrier | Nexus 5X |
| A-71708302 | Logging | Improve connectivity metrics | All |
| A-71983424 | Performance | Improve experience switching between LTE and Wifi | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-72119809 | Connectivity | Improve data performance for devices with certain SIM cards | All |
| A-72175011 | Logging | Improve autofill logging | All |
| A-72797728 A-71599119 |
Logging | Improve internal troubleshooting tools | All |
| A-72871435 | Logging | Improve network logging | All |
New builds for the Pixel and Nexus devices with April 2018 Android Security update:
- Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL and Nexus 5X (OPM2.171019.029)
- Nexus 6P (OPM3.171019.019 / OPM5.171019.019)
- Pixel C (OPM1.171019.026)
Check out the complete set of issues that are fixed in the latest update in the Android Security Bulletin here and download full factory images or OTA images for these Pixel and Nexus devices from the Google Developers website, if you don’t have the over-the-air (OTA) update yet.