In the not-so-distant past, the March security update and the March Feature Drop for most eligible Pixel devices was released one week later than expected on March 13th, causing Pixel 6 series models to wait an additional week until March 20th to install the latest security patches and new features. During this time, the Pixel 6 series faced a serious flaw in Samsung’s Exynos modems, leaving them in dire need of the March security update to patch the vulnerability.
Although some Pixel 6 series users on Verizon haven’t even received the March update, a Reddit subscriber with a Pixel 5 reported receiving the April security update on March 27th and provided a screenshot as proof. The screenshot shows the Redditor’s device sporting the April 5 security patch with the build number TQ2A.230405.003. Google typically releases monthly updates on the first Monday of each month, with the next expected date being April 3rd. Ironically, a Reddit user reported receiving the March security update way earlier.
If you think you’re that lucky and want to check for available updates on your Pixel device, navigate to Settings > System > System update. However, it is likely that your phone will be up to date. Google is expected to launch the Android 14 Beta program sometime in April, with the Android 14 Developer Preview 2 already available for developers to optimize their apps. The upcoming Android 14 build is nicknamed “Upside Down Cake.” Assuming that Android 14 Beta 1 is released in April, the Android 14 Beta program could reach Platform Stability by June, at which point developers expect no more changes impacting their apps. Pixel users may then join the Beta program with less risk. The final version of Android 14 may be released in August or September.
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