Google has released – late – le April security patch for Pixel smartphones. The Mountain View company specifies that the update will be released over the next few days for all Pixel devices with Android 13 installed. As always, the advice is to check if you have received the notification to update in OTA mode, alternatively you can also check the availability of the update manually by accessing the menu Settings of your smartphone.
Below are the software versions for each model compatible with the update:
- Pixel 4a: TQ2A.230405.003 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230405.003 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5: TQ2A.230405.003 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230405.003 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6a: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 | Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 | Factory Image — OTA
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7 |
| Â 74.8 x 158.6 x 8.9 mm 6.4 inches – 2400x1080px |
 Pro 75.9 x 163.9 x 8.9 mm 6.7 inches – 3120x1440px |
 6a 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9 mm 6.1 inches – 2400x1080px |
 73.2 x 155.6 x 8.7 mm 6.3 inches – 2400x1080px |
 Pro 76.6 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm 6.7 inches – 3120x1440px |
CHANGELOG
As always, in addition to the security patches, the monthly update includes bug fixes present in the previous version and some performance improvements.
- Bluetooth
- Fixed an issue that occasionally caused Bluetooth connected devices or accessories to silently unpair
- Camera
- Improved autofocus in some situations while using Macro Focus (included in Pixel 7 Pro)
- System
- fixed an issue that occasionally caused instability while using some USB devices or accessories (including in Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro)
EVEN PIXEL WATCHES
It’s time for updates also for Pixel Watch, which with the version RWDA.230114.010.G2 receives the April patch. Compared to last month’s more substantial update, it seems that in this case we have to settle for an improvement in the level of security (and nothing else). The rollout has started in these hours, the update will reach all Pixel Watches with Wear OS 3.5 installed over the next few days. To check for the new firmware just access Settings > System > System Updates.
