Following the January 2024 update, the search giant is here with the latest monthly update for the Pixel smartphones and Pixel Watches. Google is actively pushing a February update for Google Pixel smartphones, including the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and the new Pixel 8 Series. The monthly update for the Pixel swatches is also rolling out. Several new changes and enhancements are part of the latest update. Let’s discuss the changes in detail below:

Based on the Android 14 QOPR1, the new update brings several new fixes and security enhancements, ranging from high to critical vulnerabilities. It brings fixes for a total of 15 security issues via the Android 14 February Security patch. Apart from the Android-based fixes, there are specific security improvements and fixes for the Pixel smartphones. There are some camera improvements too, which enhance the system’s stability and performance.

Google is also working on some new features for the Pixel smartphones, which are part of the upcoming Android 14 OPR2. Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 is already out for smartphones.

Below is the official changelog for the Pixel smartphones:

Pixel February 2024 Update Changelog:

What’s included

The February 2024 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
 
Camera
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[1]
 
Display & Graphics
Fix for display getting corrupted in certain conditions *[1]
Fix for issue with outer display in certain conditions *[2]
 
Framework
Fix for stability or performance with certain third party apps *[3]

Wi-Fi
General improvements for Wi-Fi stability and performance in certain conditions *[1]

 
Device Applicability

Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.  Some fixes may be Carrier/Region specific. 

*[1] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8
*[2] Pixel Fold
*[3] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

The update is gradually rolling out to Pixel smartphones across the globe. It may take a week to teach each unit as the update is rolling out in phases. Below are the firmware versions for each compatible smartphone, including the Verizon and Softbank locked versions too:

Global

  • Pixel 5a (5G):     UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 6:                UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 6 Pro:         UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 6a:              UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 7:                UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 7 Pro:         UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 7a:              UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel Tablet:        UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel Fold:           UQ1A.240205.002
  • Pixel 8:                UQ1A.240205.004
  • Pixel 8 Pro:         UQ1A.240205.004

Verizon

  • Pixel 7:                UQ1A.240205.002.A1
  • Pixel 7 Pro:         UQ1A.240205.002.A1
  • Pixel 7a:              UQ1A.240205.002.A1
  • Pixel Fold:           UQ1A.240205.002.A1
  • Pixel 8:                UQ1A.240205.004.A1
  • Pixel 8 Pro:        UQ1A.240205.004.A1

SoftBank (JP)

  • Pixel 7:                UQ1A.240205.002.B1
  • Pixel 7 Pro:         UQ1A.240205.002.B1
  • Pixel 7a:              UQ1A.240205.002.B1
  • Pixel Fold:           UQ1A.240205.002.B1
  • Pixel 8:                UQ1A.240205.004.B1
  • Pixel 8 Pro:        UQ1A.240205.004.B1

Pixel Watch February Update

All the Pixel Watch devices are receiving the February 2024 update featuring the latest security patch. There’s no specific change apart from the monthly security bulletin. The update aims to enhance the system’s security and stability. All the Pixel Watch devices will receive the update starting today. However, it is the second update for the Pixel Watch after the January 224 update.

Pixel Watch recently received a camera app update that bundles some new features.

Google regularly pushes updates for Pixel Watch devices on the line of Pixel Smartphones.

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