Latest Fix Provides Major Security Update for Google Pixel 8 Users and Others
Google has released a new update for Pixel users who have been running Android 14. The company has released the February 2024 security patch, along with some important fixes for issues many have reported in recent weeks. The latest update isn’t feature-packed, which is why it’s less than 30MB in size, but it looks like a large number of Pixel owners who are eligible for Android 14 will get this update this week.
Pixel devices will receive the February 2024 update
– Pixel 5a
– Pixel 6
– Pixel Pro
– Pixel 6a
– Pixel 7
– Pixel 7 Pro
– Pixel 7a
– Pixel tablet
– Pixel 8
– Pixel 8 Pro
– Pixel Fold
While Google isn’t offering any new features with this update, the company is addressing about 15 security issues rated high to critical for Pixel owners.
Installing the February 2024 Pixel Update
– Go to your Pixel phone settings
– Scroll down to System and click on System Update
– The phone automatically checks for the update
– Click on Install Android 14 patch and restart your device
As we mentioned, the Pixel 8 models are receiving an OTA update this week with a package size of 26.27MB, which confirms the details of the update containing the security patch. That being said, select Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models will get camera, Wi-Fi performance, and display fixes with this patch.
Pixel Fold users will see their external display working better after installing the patch. The features for Pixel users became available with the Pixel Drop update released in January. People started getting AI features like Circle for the Pixel 8 Pro model with this update.
