Google Pixel Phones Get February 2023 Security Update: All the Details

Last Update: February 08, 2023, 08:15 IST

Pixel 4a and 7 Pro are getting this update

Google’s new software update is compatible with a select list of Pixel phones.

Google Pixel users are getting the latest software update for February 2023. The update is compatible with Pixel phones starting from the 4a up to the latest Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Google’s release is global, so countries like Canada, the US, and India are getting it around the same time.

The update is rolling out slowly so you may have to manually check on your phone whether the update has popped up yet or not. Pixel users in India have already started receiving the update and even though it is not a huge file size, it is worth downloading for your device.

The global version of the Pixel phone eligible for this update is receiving software version TQ1A.230205.002, as mentioned in this post by Google. He has also shared a detail List About the improvements expected by Pixel users after this update.

The February 2023 Update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.

Accessibility – Fixed an issue that prevented touch interaction with the braille keyboard in some situations

Audio – Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause instability when Clear Calling was enabled in certain situations,

Bluetooth – Fixed an issue that occasionally stopped connecting with some Bluetooth devices or accessories

Framework – Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented work profile calendar information from updating in the background

Pixel users who still use the Pixel 3, 3XL or even the Pixel 3a won’t get this update as their OS support cycle ended last year.

Interestingly, the Pixel 4 is also not on the list but a new development suggests that the company will be rolling out its last update via security patch. The update brings the February 2023 security patch to the phone. The Pixel 4 series was launched in 2019 with a commitment to provide three years of software updates, including three major Android updates.

The build numbers for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL are TP1A.221005.002.B2 and TP1A.221005.002.B2, respectively. And, notably, this update does not bring the changes and improvements that were introduced with the Android 13 QPR1 update in December last year.

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