Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes several functional improvements for these eligible Pixel and Nexus smartphones. however the first generation Pixel and Pixel XL have not received the update. The update includes Improved memory performance in certain circumstances, Improved camera capture performance, Improved Android Auto compatibility and more. Check out the complete details below.
| References | Category | Improvements | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-117522738 | Performance | Improved memory performance in certain circumstances | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-110969183 | Camera | Improved camera capture performance | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111008450 | Pixel Stand | Improved notification visibility when using Pixel Stand | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-112376366 | Android Auto | Improved Android Auto compatibility | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-115666282 | Camera | Adjusted autofocus behavior | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-115624433 | Pixel Stand | Improved hotword performance when using Pixel Stand | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-116758282 | Display | Improved Always On Display triggering | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111964925 | Audio | Improved USB-C Audio accessory detection | Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111716107 | Bluetooth | Adjusted volume behavior when toggling Bluetooth | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111159723 | Android Auto | Improved audio performance for when using Android Auto in certain vehicles | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-112228430 | Media | Improved contouring on HDR color on certain media apps | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-113151604 | Camera | Improved camera shutter performance | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111277984 | Performance | Improve unlocking performance when using Bluetooth | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
New builds for the Pixel and Nexus devices with December 2018 Android Security update:
- Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL (PQ1A.181205.006)
- Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL (PQ1A.181205.002)
- Nexus 5X, 6P (OPM7.181205.001)
- Pixel C (OPM8.181205.001)
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.
December’s software release is here. Check your Essential Phone for the update. pic.twitter.com/tTaeQZ0kzl
— Essential (@essential) December 3, 2018
As usual Essential has also rolled out the December security patch.