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 Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that includes improvements to Voice-Unlocking performance for Google Assistant and fixes screen flash issues on some devices. It also brings Bluetooth connectivity improvements for original Pixel series.
| References | Category | Improvements | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-119823747 A-120135659 | Assistant | Improves Voice-Unlocking performance for Google Assistant | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-122883482 | Setup | Adjust Wi-Fi connectivity during eSIM activation on certain carriers | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-119109648 | Bluetooth | Improves Bluetooth connectivity on Pixel devices | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-119327025 | Display | Removes screen flash when ambient display wakes for some Pixel 3 devices | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
New builds for the Pixel and Nexus devices with April 2019 Android Security update:
- Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL (PQ2A.190405.003)
- Pixel C (OPM8.190405.001)
Check out the complete set of issues that are fixed in the latest update in the Android Security Bulletin here, Security and download full factory images or OTA images for these Pixel devices from the Google Developers website, if you don’t have the over-the-air (OTA) update yet.
We were going to say “no update” today but you all are quicker to the download than our April Fools joke.
This month includes adjustments to brightness and volume settings. Check your phone for the latest! pic.twitter.com/w7cHlN6Jzk
— Essential (@essential) April 1, 2019
As usual Essential has also rolled out the April security patch that also includes adjustments to brightness and volume settings.