#Updates #Pixel
February 2022 Security Patch Changelog
Camera
• Fix for issue causing device reboot when using camera in certain conditions *[1].
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue causing audio playback to disconnect while using certain Bluetooth devices *[1].
• General improvements for Bluetooth audio quality with certain media codecs *[1].
Framework
• Fix for issue causing keyboard to display over input text in certain conditions *[2].
Telephony
• Connectivity fixes for specific carrier networks *[3].
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Device Applicability
*[1] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, Pixel 4a (5G) & Pixel 5 (C Spire, Cellcom)
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February 2022 Security Patch Changelog
Camera
• Fix for issue causing device reboot when using camera in certain conditions *[1].
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue causing audio playback to disconnect while using certain Bluetooth devices *[1].
• General improvements for Bluetooth audio quality with certain media codecs *[1].
Framework
• Fix for issue causing keyboard to display over input text in certain conditions *[2].
Telephony
• Connectivity fixes for specific carrier networks *[3].
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Device Applicability
*[1] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, Pixel 4a (5G) & Pixel 5 (C Spire, Cellcom)
Source:
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#Updates #Pixel February 2022 Security Patch Changelog Camera • Fix for issue causing device reboot when using camera in certain conditions *[1]. Bluetooth • Fix for issue causing audio playback to disconnect while using certain Bluetooth devices *[1]. •…
#Updates #Pixel
February 2022 Security Patch is rolling out!
Changes
The second update of this year is out! This time Pixel 6 & 6 Pro users are not waiting longer for the update like for the last 2 months. Check your OTA for the update! This month also brings minor fixes, as Android 12L and Android 13 Developer beta's are around the corner
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a 5G: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
*Build ID
Pixel 3/XL: SP1A.210812.016
Pixel 3a/XL, Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a: SQ1A.220205.002
Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.220205.003
Source:
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February 2022 Security Patch is rolling out!
Changes
The second update of this year is out! This time Pixel 6 & 6 Pro users are not waiting longer for the update like for the last 2 months. Check your OTA for the update! This month also brings minor fixes, as Android 12L and Android 13 Developer beta's are around the corner
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a 5G: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
*Build ID
Pixel 3/XL: SP1A.210812.016
Pixel 3a/XL, Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a: SQ1A.220205.002
Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro: SQ1D.220205.003
Source:
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#Updates #Pixel
February 2022 Security Patch Changelog
Camera
• Fix for issue causing device reboot when using camera in certain conditions *[1].
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue causing audio playback to disconnect while using certain Bluetooth devices *[1].…
February 2022 Security Patch Changelog
Camera
• Fix for issue causing device reboot when using camera in certain conditions *[1].
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue causing audio playback to disconnect while using certain Bluetooth devices *[1].…
#Pixel #Pixel3
Pixel 3 & 3 XL get it's last update?
UPDATE: It is confirmed that this will be the last update for the Pixel 3 series.
As promised, Google releases it's last update for the Pixel 3 series in Q1 after the guaranteed software period.
The build ID is SP1A.210812.016 which matches the October 2021 patch of the Verizon Pixel 5/4a 5g/4a/4 XL/4/3a/3a XL.
The changelog does not mention anything for the Pixel 3 series, this is very weird.
Pixel 3: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Pixel 3 & 3 XL get it's last update?
UPDATE: It is confirmed that this will be the last update for the Pixel 3 series.
As promised, Google releases it's last update for the Pixel 3 series in Q1 after the guaranteed software period.
The build ID is SP1A.210812.016 which matches the October 2021 patch of the Verizon Pixel 5/4a 5g/4a/4 XL/4/3a/3a XL.
The changelog does not mention anything for the Pixel 3 series, this is very weird.
Pixel 3: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3 XL: Factory Images | OTA
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#Wallpapers #EasterEgg
For Black History Month 2022 Google has decided to drop three 'Curated Culture' backgrounds from illustrator Aurélia Durand.
9to5Google
New month, new Curated Culture wallpapers. Google has released 3 new wallpapers made by Aurélia Durand (Twitter, Instagram). In the wallpaper, it featured people with dark skin tone, as Google celebrate the Black History Month.
As usual, Pixel 3 and newer Pixel devices can get it in Wallpaper & Style app, else you can just download the wallpaper below for your device.
For Black History Month 2022 Google has decided to drop three 'Curated Culture' backgrounds from illustrator Aurélia Durand.
9to5Google
New month, new Curated Culture wallpapers. Google has released 3 new wallpapers made by Aurélia Durand (Twitter, Instagram). In the wallpaper, it featured people with dark skin tone, as Google celebrate the Black History Month.
As usual, Pixel 3 and newer Pixel devices can get it in Wallpaper & Style app, else you can just download the wallpaper below for your device.
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#Pixel #Pixel3 Pixel 3 & 3 XL get it's last update? UPDATE: It is confirmed that this will be the last update for the Pixel 3 series. As promised, Google releases it's last update for the Pixel 3 series in Q1 after the guaranteed software period. The build…
Update: This is the last update for the Pixel 3 series, confirmed by Google.
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#News #Pixel6
Pixel 6 owners reporting Wi-Fi is broken on February update
Android Authority
Yesterday, Google has just released February 2022 update to all supported devices including the Pixel 6 at the same time. Welp, things aren't going well for the Pixel 6 series once again.
Earlier in last December, Google has borked Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro carrier network service and lastly reverted the December builds for the devices altogether. Now this time, they broke the devices' Wi-Fi connectivity. There are various reports from Reddit, Twitter and Pixel community, mentioning about the issue.
Users that faced the issue have tried all of the possible troubleshoot ways to fix the issue like toggling airplane mode, mobile hotspot, resetting network settings, restarting into safe mode, and even doing a factory reset doesn't help at all. Good news is that the issue isn't affecting every user out there, as mentioned by a few Redditors in the comment section.
Anyway, if you own a Pixel 6 and want to be on the safe side, it's better that you stayed on the January update for now.
Pixel 6 owners reporting Wi-Fi is broken on February update
Android Authority
Yesterday, Google has just released February 2022 update to all supported devices including the Pixel 6 at the same time. Welp, things aren't going well for the Pixel 6 series once again.
Earlier in last December, Google has borked Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro carrier network service and lastly reverted the December builds for the devices altogether. Now this time, they broke the devices' Wi-Fi connectivity. There are various reports from Reddit, Twitter and Pixel community, mentioning about the issue.
Users that faced the issue have tried all of the possible troubleshoot ways to fix the issue like toggling airplane mode, mobile hotspot, resetting network settings, restarting into safe mode, and even doing a factory reset doesn't help at all. Good news is that the issue isn't affecting every user out there, as mentioned by a few Redditors in the comment section.
Anyway, if you own a Pixel 6 and want to be on the safe side, it's better that you stayed on the January update for now.
Android Authority
The Pixel 6 February update is breaking Wi-Fi for some (Updated: Fix coming)
Google has rolled out the February 2022 update for the Pixel 6 series, but some users are reporting broken Wi-Fi connectivity.
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#Translate #MY
Google Translate set to gain two new Material You widgets
Mishaal Rahman
Earlier Google has rolled out Material You redesign of the app to all Android device a few weeks ago. Recently, it is discovered that Google is preparing two Material You widgets for the app.
The widgets are named " Saved Translations" and "Quick Actions" respectively. As the name tell, Saved Translations will give you access to translations that you have saved earlier in a list, there will also be speak, copy and favourite buttons besides it. Meanwhile, Quick Actions will offers shortcut to open the app, voice translation, conversation mode and camera translation.
From what I can tell, the widget will be available on older Android version too, just you will get the normal blue accent color as expected. The new widgets are hidden under the app version 2022.01.27.0.04.425517230, which is currently not rolled out yet.
Google Translate set to gain two new Material You widgets
Mishaal Rahman
Earlier Google has rolled out Material You redesign of the app to all Android device a few weeks ago. Recently, it is discovered that Google is preparing two Material You widgets for the app.
The widgets are named " Saved Translations" and "Quick Actions" respectively. As the name tell, Saved Translations will give you access to translations that you have saved earlier in a list, there will also be speak, copy and favourite buttons besides it. Meanwhile, Quick Actions will offers shortcut to open the app, voice translation, conversation mode and camera translation.
From what I can tell, the widget will be available on older Android version too, just you will get the normal blue accent color as expected. The new widgets are hidden under the app version 2022.01.27.0.04.425517230, which is currently not rolled out yet.
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#Workspace #Calendar
Google Calendar will let you manage overdue tasks easier
Google Workspace Updates
No one is perfect in this world, sometimes we are being told to finish the task before a specific time but we might overdue it for some reasons. If you use Google Calendar to manage your task schedule, it will soon be easier to manage overdue tasks.
Google Calendar will show you tasks that are uncompleted and due in the past 30 days, On today's date, you will see "x pending tasks," clicking on it will shows all of them in a comprehensive list. In the list, you will be able to see when the task is scheduled to be done, and you will be given options to edit it or mark as complete.
The feature will be available for all Workspace customers, and is making its appearance first on web as early starting today, then later come to Android a few weeks later and lastly iOS in March.
Google Calendar will let you manage overdue tasks easier
Google Workspace Updates
No one is perfect in this world, sometimes we are being told to finish the task before a specific time but we might overdue it for some reasons. If you use Google Calendar to manage your task schedule, it will soon be easier to manage overdue tasks.
Google Calendar will show you tasks that are uncompleted and due in the past 30 days, On today's date, you will see "x pending tasks," clicking on it will shows all of them in a comprehensive list. In the list, you will be able to see when the task is scheduled to be done, and you will be given options to edit it or mark as complete.
The feature will be available for all Workspace customers, and is making its appearance first on web as early starting today, then later come to Android a few weeks later and lastly iOS in March.
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS 98 comes with Emoji 14.0 support, Network Based Recovery and more
Android Police
Chrome OS 98 is arriving to the stable channel, and there is a ton of new changes & improvements.
The most obvious changes will be the new emoji picker supporting Emoji 14.0, language settings also got improved, ability to choose where to save screen captures, Files app gain full dark theme support, there is also new virtual desk shortcuts too.
Scrolling performance in Android Runtime for Chrome (ARC) apps using a mouse is also improved. Some Chromebooks will get Network Based Recovery, allowing users to recover Chrome OS installation over a network connection.
Chrome OS 98 addressed the issue of drag and drop in Linux and disabling Play Store search in launcher. Some optional flags are also added like noise suppression for calls and virtual keyboard dark mode.
Chrome OS 98 comes with Emoji 14.0 support, Network Based Recovery and more
Android Police
Chrome OS 98 is arriving to the stable channel, and there is a ton of new changes & improvements.
The most obvious changes will be the new emoji picker supporting Emoji 14.0, language settings also got improved, ability to choose where to save screen captures, Files app gain full dark theme support, there is also new virtual desk shortcuts too.
Scrolling performance in Android Runtime for Chrome (ARC) apps using a mouse is also improved. Some Chromebooks will get Network Based Recovery, allowing users to recover Chrome OS installation over a network connection.
Chrome OS 98 addressed the issue of drag and drop in Linux and disabling Play Store search in launcher. Some optional flags are also added like noise suppression for calls and virtual keyboard dark mode.
Android Police
Chrome OS 98 now rolling out with new emoji, virtual desk keyboard shortcuts, screen capture tweaks, and more
Just two versions away from Chrome OS 100
#News #A12
Android 12 Material You dynamic colors will be a compulsory requirement
Android Police
Soon you will see all OEMs implementing dynamic color theming in their Android 12 skin, if they want to ship Google apps out of the box.
According to a trusted source to Android Police, they said Google is setting a policy requiring Android 12 software builds that are submitted for Google Mobile Services (GMS) approval will need to implement dynamic color theming system just like how the Pixel do for example. OEMs cane either use Google's Monet or their home-made engines, but there's a catch. The engine will need to be able to use a single source color, generate three accent palettes and two neutral.
The new policy will be effective starting March 14, which means devices that are launched or updated after that date will include dynamic theming system. It's nice to see that every phone will be getting such features.
Android 12 Material You dynamic colors will be a compulsory requirement
Android Police
Soon you will see all OEMs implementing dynamic color theming in their Android 12 skin, if they want to ship Google apps out of the box.
According to a trusted source to Android Police, they said Google is setting a policy requiring Android 12 software builds that are submitted for Google Mobile Services (GMS) approval will need to implement dynamic color theming system just like how the Pixel do for example. OEMs cane either use Google's Monet or their home-made engines, but there's a catch. The engine will need to be able to use a single source color, generate three accent palettes and two neutral.
The new policy will be effective starting March 14, which means devices that are launched or updated after that date will include dynamic theming system. It's nice to see that every phone will be getting such features.
Android Police
Exclusive: Material You-style theming will soon be required for phones getting Android 12
Phones that ship with Android 12, too
#News #AndroidTV
Android TV gain the most growth in TV platform, dominating Asia market
9To5Google
Conviva has released a report showing how much growth did Android TV manage to gain.
42% of growth is being recorded during Q4 2021 comparing to Q4 2020. Following in the second and third place is LG and Samsung, which saw 36% and 27% growth respectively.
When checking out the region market share, Android TV has most of the share in Asia market, dominating more than half of it. In Oceania and South America, Android TV manage to capture 18% of the share, later follow by Africa, Europe and lastly North America with a pitiful of 3% share.
Android TV gain the most growth in TV platform, dominating Asia market
9To5Google
Conviva has released a report showing how much growth did Android TV manage to gain.
42% of growth is being recorded during Q4 2021 comparing to Q4 2020. Following in the second and third place is LG and Samsung, which saw 36% and 27% growth respectively.
When checking out the region market share, Android TV has most of the share in Asia market, dominating more than half of it. In Oceania and South America, Android TV manage to capture 18% of the share, later follow by Africa, Europe and lastly North America with a pitiful of 3% share.
#Chrome
Chrome is starting to roll out new Android widgets, 'Journey' and more Chrome Actions to everyone
Google Blog
Google has just announced that they are making some of the Chrome features available widely for all users soon.
First tested back in October 2021, "Journeys" is available for more users on the desktop platform. It will help you gather similar topic of sites you visited before into one list. You can enable
Besides, there is more Actions available, like
Lastly, Material You widgets for Android will be available without needing to enable flags (
At the time of writing, these features are still at the stage of rolling out. You can enable flags if you want to try it out eagerly.
Chrome is starting to roll out new Android widgets, 'Journey' and more Chrome Actions to everyone
Google Blog
Google has just announced that they are making some of the Chrome features available widely for all users soon.
First tested back in October 2021, "Journeys" is available for more users on the desktop platform. It will help you gather similar topic of sites you visited before into one list. You can enable
chrome://flags/#history-journeys if you haven't got it.Besides, there is more Actions available, like
Manage settings, Customize Chrome, View your Chrome history, Manage accessibility settings, Share this tab, Play Chrome Dino game.Lastly, Material You widgets for Android will be available without needing to enable flags (
chrome://flags/#enable-quick-action-search-widget-android, chrome://flags/#enable-quick-action-search-widget-android-dino-variant).At the time of writing, these features are still at the stage of rolling out. You can enable flags if you want to try it out eagerly.
#Google #Assistant #One #Fi
Google announced adding 9 languages support to Assistant’s Guest Mode and other safety features
Google Blog
February 8 is Safer Internet Day, an initiative started by the European Union. Google used this day to announce several new features related to our online safety.
Google Assistant Guest Mode will soon support 9 more languages, it will be made available “in the following months," What's the 9 languages that are coming is unclear for now.
In case you missed it, Google One VPN is now available on iPhone and iPad. Also soon Google Fi will let you share real-time location with your family members and friends for free. Lastly, Google announced Account Level Enhanced Safe Browsing, it will provide the broadest security protection to your Google Account against malicious sites and other online threats.
Google announced adding 9 languages support to Assistant’s Guest Mode and other safety features
Google Blog
February 8 is Safer Internet Day, an initiative started by the European Union. Google used this day to announce several new features related to our online safety.
Google Assistant Guest Mode will soon support 9 more languages, it will be made available “in the following months," What's the 9 languages that are coming is unclear for now.
In case you missed it, Google One VPN is now available on iPhone and iPad. Also soon Google Fi will let you share real-time location with your family members and friends for free. Lastly, Google announced Account Level Enhanced Safe Browsing, it will provide the broadest security protection to your Google Account against malicious sites and other online threats.
Google
Keeping you safe online with Google and beyond
On Safer Internet Day, Google is announcing new initiatives and product features to protect users wherever they go online.
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#Translate #Lens
Google Translate will gain Lens integration, and here's how it works
Mishaal Rahman | Android Police
Google is set to unify the experience of Lens and Translate, starting with iOS first, with Android getting it a few months later.
Google has announced something new earlier over at the Google Translate support forum, users will be able to do instant translation, captured image translation, and imported photo translation, right in the app.
Mishaal Rahman has managed to get the feature working and showed us how it works on Android. Open the Translate app, tap on Camera, you will see Google Lens instead of the old built-in camera translator UI. Over there, you can either take a photo or select it from your gallery. You will get the option "Send to Translate Home" which will send all the texts to the Translate app.
Google Translate will gain Lens integration, and here's how it works
Mishaal Rahman | Android Police
Google is set to unify the experience of Lens and Translate, starting with iOS first, with Android getting it a few months later.
Google has announced something new earlier over at the Google Translate support forum, users will be able to do instant translation, captured image translation, and imported photo translation, right in the app.
Mishaal Rahman has managed to get the feature working and showed us how it works on Android. Open the Translate app, tap on Camera, you will see Google Lens instead of the old built-in camera translator UI. Over there, you can either take a photo or select it from your gallery. You will get the option "Send to Translate Home" which will send all the texts to the Translate app.