January 2019 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Google just released the January 2019 Android security patch for Pixel 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.190105.004), Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (PQ1A.190105.004), and Pixel and Pixel XL (PQ1A.190105.004).

The only other Google device that is still receiving security patches on Oreo is the Pixel C and it’s getting build OPM8.190105.002.

RIP, Nexus 6P and 5X.

Functional Patches

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.

Links:

• Factory Images
• OTA Files
• Pixel/Nexus Security Bulletin
• Android Security Bulletin