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April’s Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices (Updated)

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ANDROID SECURITY PATCH APRIL PIXEL

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Google just dropped the April 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose whichever works best for you if you don’t feel like waiting for the update to show up on your device.

So far, we are seeing new 8.1.0 files for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (OPM2.171019.029, OPM4.171019.015.A1), Pixel and Pixel XL (OPM2.171019.029), Nexus 6P (OPM3.171019.019, OPM5.171019.019), Nexus 5X (OPM2.171019.029), and Pixel C (OPM1.171019.026).

From what we can tell, there is only an April 5 security patch level for this month.

Update notes:

  • Google has not provided a difference between the two Nexus 6P builds. Should they, we’ll update this post.
  • UPDATE 4/9 Google posted a new OPM4.171019.015.A1 build for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. This new build is for users on Telus and Koodo.

Functional updates for Pixel/Nexus:

ReferencesCategoryImprovementsDevices
A-35963245PerformanceEnable Assisted Dialing supportPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-37681923
A-68215016		LoggingImprove anomaly detection metricsAll
A-63908720LoggingImprove diskstats loggingAll
A-64101451PerformanceImprove handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during Emergency calls on certain carriersPixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-64586126CameraImprove microvideo performance in Google CameraPixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-64610438PerformanceReduce delays upon opening specific appsPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-65175134VideoImprove decoding of certain video streamsPixel, Pixel XL
A-65347520PerformanceImprove fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situationsPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-65490850UIAdjust notifications when entering or exiting Wi-Fi coverage during a video callPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-65509134ConnectivityEnable IMS911 on certain networksPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL
A-66951771LoggingDetect Wi-Fi Passport statistics for developersAll
A-66957450PerformanceImprove lock screen performanceAll
A-67094673LoggingImprove start time loggingAll
A-67589241PerformanceImprove magnetic sensor performance on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XLPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-67593274BatteryReduce battery drain after modem issuesPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-67634615StabilityImprove modem stability on Pixel and Pixel 2 phonesPixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-67750231UIAdjust Call Forwarding UINexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-67774904ConnectivityImprove multi-calling performance over Wi-FiPixel, Pixel XL
A-67777512ConnectivityImprove data connectivity for T-Mobile users in parts of AustraliaPixel, Pixel XL
A-67882977CertificationUpdate certificationPixel, Pixel XL
A-68150449
A-68059359
A-69797741
A-69378640
A-68824279		StabilityImprove Wi-Fi stability on Pixel 2 phonesPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-68217064PerformanceImprove handover to Wi-Fi Calling in low-coverage areasPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-68398312PerformanceImprove conference call performance over WifiPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-68671462ConnectivityImprove VoLTE performance for some carriersNexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-68841424ConnectivityAdjust APN updating behaviorAll
A-68863351UIImprove settings app iconsAll
A-68923696
A-68922470
A-68940490		CertificationUpgrade certificates to ensure continued service.Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-68931709DeveloperAdd methods to PeerHandle API for developersAll
A-68959671ConnectivityUpdate Verizon Service APK for Pixel phonesPixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69003183LoggingImprove Wi-Fi and RPM loggingPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69017578
A-68138080
A-68205105
A-70731000
A-69574837
A-68474108
A-70406781		Connectivity, PerformanceImprove connectivity and performance on certain carrier networksPixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69064494PerformanceImprove notification listening appsAll
A-69152057ConnectivityAddress call forwarding issue.All
A-69209000ConnectivityImprove internet connectivity on Pixel 2 on certain WiFi networksPixel 2
A-69238007
A-68202289
A-69334308		ConnectivityAdjust APN settingsNexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69261367
A-70512352		MessagingImprove MMS messaging performance on certain carriersNexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69275204BatteryAdjust battery learned capacity increment and decrement limitsPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69334266ConnectivityChange voice domain to CS for certain carriersPixel XL
A-69475609PerformanceAdjust timeouts for Phone AppAll
A-69672417StabilityImprove stability for Pixel 2 devices in certain parts of CanadaPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-69848394
A-68275646		PerformanceImprove instant Apps performanceAll
A-69870527UIImprove indicators for emergency call connectivityPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-70045970BatteryOptimize search logic to improve battery performance.Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-70094083
A-70094701		BatteryImprove battery logging for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XLPixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-70214869GPSImprove GPS Time performance on Pixel 2 XLPixel 2 XL
A-70338906AudioImprove audio speaker performance during phone callsAll
A-70398372UIAdjust advanced calling settings for VerizonNexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-70576351ConnectivityChange to prioritize certain bandsNexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-70580873
A-70912923
A-71497259		ConnectivityImprove in-call performance for some carriersPixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
A-70815434ConnectivityImprove network performance on Simyo carrierNexus 5X
A-71708302LoggingImprove connectivity metricsAll
A-71983424PerformanceImprove experience switching between LTE and WifiPixel 2 XL
A-72119809ConnectivityImprove data performance for devices with certain SIM cardsAll
A-72175011LoggingImprove autofill loggingAll
A-72797728
A-71599119		LoggingImprove internal troubleshooting toolsAll
A-72871435LoggingImprove network loggingAll

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.

As more files arrive as well as additional details, we’ll update this post.

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