Google Pixel devices gain bug fixes and improvements with new update

Google has begun issuing its November 2023 round of updates for Pixel devices. As 9to5Google notes, this month's update is the first for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which Google started shipping a few weeks ago. Unsurprisingly, 'UD1A.231105' contains several bug fixes for the company's latest flagships, although only one line is dedicated to the Pixel 8 series. Please note that all other eligible Pixel devices will receive this month's update as 'UDP1A.231105'.

Specifically, Google claims that the November 2023 update addresses an issue that could cause the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro's display to feel jerky 'when touch registration becomes imprecise. However, it appears that the latter's pink text problem in AOD mode will not be fixed until Android 14 QPR1 rolls out next month. According to Google, the full changelog for the November 2023 update is as follows:

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue occasionally causing a green flash when the display is turning off in certain conditions *[1]

NFC

• Fix for issue occasionally causing NFC and related services to have instability in certain conditions

System

• Fix for issue occasionally causing system instability when apps request an app that is no longer installed
• Fix for issue occasionally causing devices with multiple users enabled to show out of space or be in a reboot loop *[3]

User Interface

• Fix for issue occasionally causing desktop icons to disappear after unlocking device
• Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to be misaligned for devices with a notch or hole punch camera

Touch

• Fix for issue occasionally causing screen jerkiness when touch registration becomes imprecise *[2]

*[1] Pixel 7 Pro

*[2] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8

*[3] Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

As always, Google will issue the November 2023 update to eligible devices in batches rather than all at once. For reference, this month's update is available for the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 onwards, despite the pair having already received their allotted three OS updates. Please see Google's latest Pixel Security Bulletin for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) that the November 2023 Android Security patch resolves.

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