Google just released the December 2018 Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices. It appears that we already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for those willing to do some manual labor, or as always, you can sit back and wait for the update to arrive over-the-air (OTA) to your device.
So far, we are seeing new 9.0.0 files for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (PQ1A.181205.006) and Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (PQ1A.181205.002). The regular Pixel and Pixel XL do not have December builds available just yet.
Other Google devices that still receiving security patches on Oreo are getting the following updates: Nexus 6P (OPM7.181205.001), Nexus 5X (OPM7.181205.001), and Pixel C (OPM8.181205.001).
Update: Pixel (PQ1A.181205.002.A1) and Pixel XL (PQ1A.181205.002.A1) files are now live.
Functional Patches for Pixel/Nexus:
| References | Category | Improvements | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-117522738 | Performance | Improved memory performance in certain circumstances | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-110969183 | Camera | Improved camera capture performance | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111008450 | Pixel Stand | Improved notification visibility when using Pixel Stand | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-112376366 | Android Auto | Improved Android Auto compatibility | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-115666282 | Camera | Adjusted autofocus behavior | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-115624433 | Pixel Stand | Improved hotword performance when using Pixel Stand | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-116758282 | Display | Improved Always On Display triggering | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111964925 | Audio | Improved USB-C Audio accessory detection | Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111716107 | Bluetooth | Adjusted volume behavior when toggling Bluetooth | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111159723 | Android Auto | Improved audio performance for when using Android Auto in certain vehicles | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-112228430 | Media | Improved contouring on HDR color on certain media apps | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-113151604 | Camera | Improved camera shutter performance | Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
| A-111277984 | Performance | Improve unlocking performance when using Bluetooth | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL |
You can grab each image or OTA file at the links below. For instructions on how to flash a factory image, here you go. For instructions on how to flash an OTA .zip file, here you go. To check for the update, head into Settings>System>Advanced>System update.
As more details arrive, we’ll update this post.
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This post was last modified on February 11, 2019 8:20 pm