#Updates #Pixel
January 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: January 4, 2023
Android Security Bulletin - January 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - January 2023
The first update of 2023 for the Pixels is here. As Google has just released QPR1 update last month, which resolved a lot of issues with some new stuff included, this update is more about fixing bugs & issues.
Build ID:
• TQ1A.230105.001 (Pixel 4a/4a 5G/5/5a)
• TQ1A.230105.001.B1 (Pixel 4a Canada)
• TQ1A.230105.002 (Pixel 6/6 Pro)
• TQ1A.230105.001.A2 (Pixel 6a/7/7 Pro)
• TQ1A.230105.001.A3 (Pixel 7/7 Pro Telstra)
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
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January 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: January 4, 2023
Android Security Bulletin - January 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - January 2023
The first update of 2023 for the Pixels is here. As Google has just released QPR1 update last month, which resolved a lot of issues with some new stuff included, this update is more about fixing bugs & issues.
Build ID:
• TQ1A.230105.001 (Pixel 4a/4a 5G/5/5a)
• TQ1A.230105.001.B1 (Pixel 4a Canada)
• TQ1A.230105.002 (Pixel 6/6 Pro)
• TQ1A.230105.001.A2 (Pixel 6a/7/7 Pro)
• TQ1A.230105.001.A3 (Pixel 7/7 Pro Telstra)
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
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#Pixel #Pixel7a
Real life Pixel 7a images and videos leak, showing 90Hz toggle
Source
The Pixel 7a has been leaked on a Vietnamese Facebook group, with a video showing the display settings where you can see the Smooth Display option for the 90Hz refresh rate.
Besides that, you can see it's design which is similar to the regular 7 with the camera bar being slightly thinner, just like with the Pixel 6 and 6a.
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Real life Pixel 7a images and videos leak, showing 90Hz toggle
Source
The Pixel 7a has been leaked on a Vietnamese Facebook group, with a video showing the display settings where you can see the Smooth Display option for the 90Hz refresh rate.
Besides that, you can see it's design which is similar to the regular 7 with the camera bar being slightly thinner, just like with the Pixel 6 and 6a.
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#Pixel #Pixel7a Real life Pixel 7a images and videos leak, showing 90Hz toggle Source The Pixel 7a has been leaked on a Vietnamese Facebook group, with a video showing the display settings where you can see the Smooth Display option for the 90Hz refresh rate.…
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#Pixel #Pixel7a
We've gotten ahold of a better resolution video of the Pixel 7a.
The device captured on the video is a DVT (design validation test) prototype, running internal software as there are internal apps like Camera Obfuscator on the app drawer.
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We've gotten ahold of a better resolution video of the Pixel 7a.
The device captured on the video is a DVT (design validation test) prototype, running internal software as there are internal apps like Camera Obfuscator on the app drawer.
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel January 2023 Security Patch has been released! Release date: January 4, 2023 Android Security Bulletin - January 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - January 2023 The first update of 2023 for the Pixels is here. As Google has just released QPR1…
#Updates #Pixel
January 2023 Security Patch changelog:
Audio
• Add support for Spatial Audio with certain devices and accessories [1]
Biometrics
• Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions [2]
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain Bluetooth Low Energy devices or accessories from pairing or reconnecting
• Fix for issue preventing audio from playing over certain headphones or accessories while connected in certain conditions
Camera
• Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to appear corrupted or distorted while zoomed in [3]
Display & Graphics
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing display from waking or appearing turned off while device is powered on [3]
User Interface
• Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to display in landscape layout while device is held in portrait mode
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[2] Included on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7
[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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January 2023 Security Patch changelog:
Audio
• Add support for Spatial Audio with certain devices and accessories [1]
Biometrics
• Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions [2]
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain Bluetooth Low Energy devices or accessories from pairing or reconnecting
• Fix for issue preventing audio from playing over certain headphones or accessories while connected in certain conditions
Camera
• Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to appear corrupted or distorted while zoomed in [3]
Display & Graphics
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing display from waking or appearing turned off while device is powered on [3]
User Interface
• Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to display in landscape layout while device is held in portrait mode
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[2] Included on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7
[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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#Pixel #Pixel7a
The prototype Pixel 7a has been bricked.
Source
Google has been making some progress in preventing leaks, such as bricking leaked devicesand the lack of a black market for unreleased phones (so far). Nevermind. However, they still have a long way to go in terms of keeping secrets.
This was evident when a leaked Pixel 7a prototype was recently posted on a Facebook group. The device reportedly was purchased online.
Google was able to remotely wipe the device and remove the post after a day of it being up.
It's likely that they were able to track it down easily, since it was connected to the Internet and the video included the prototype's IMEI, serial number, and the user's Gmail.
A photo of the device in Fastboot mode reveals that the Pixel 7a will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, an upgrade from the 6GB of RAM on the Pixel 6a.
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The prototype Pixel 7a has been bricked.
Source
Google has been making some progress in preventing leaks, such as bricking leaked devices
This was evident when a leaked Pixel 7a prototype was recently posted on a Facebook group. The device reportedly was purchased online.
Google was able to remotely wipe the device and remove the post after a day of it being up.
It's likely that they were able to track it down easily, since it was connected to the Internet and the video included the prototype's IMEI, serial number, and the user's Gmail.
A photo of the device in Fastboot mode reveals that the Pixel 7a will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, an upgrade from the 6GB of RAM on the Pixel 6a.
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#GoogleMaps #WearOS
Google Maps gains phone-less turn by turn direction on WearOS watches without LTE
9To5Google
Google has announced that WearOS watches will now be able to show you directions without a phone with just a Wi-Fi or LTE connection.
You can use the app from the watch or “if you have enabled mirroring and start navigation on your phone and then leave your phone behind, your watch will take over navigation from your phone.”.
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Google Maps gains phone-less turn by turn direction on WearOS watches without LTE
9To5Google
Google has announced that WearOS watches will now be able to show you directions without a phone with just a Wi-Fi or LTE connection.
You can use the app from the watch or “if you have enabled mirroring and start navigation on your phone and then leave your phone behind, your watch will take over navigation from your phone.”.
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#Android
Spotify Connect devices will now appear on Android 13's music player
Google Blog
Google has collaborated with Spotify to bring all devices on your Spotify Connect to the Android 13 music player.
You'll be able to switch the playback to any of your devices, just like with YouTube and YouTube Music.
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Spotify Connect devices will now appear on Android 13's music player
Google Blog
Google has collaborated with Spotify to bring all devices on your Spotify Connect to the Android 13 music player.
You'll be able to switch the playback to any of your devices, just like with YouTube and YouTube Music.
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#Android
The new Android Auto redesign is here
Google Blog
Google has released a redesigned version of their in car system, first previewed in Google I/O. The updated Android Auto features a split screen layout which adapts to different screen sizes, and places maps closer to the driver’s seat.
It also integrates Material You with a new media card which showcases album art, and a quick launcher allowing users to easily access recently-used apps.
The new version also includes a seekable progress bar for music and podcasts, and allows Pixel and Samsung phone users to make calls using WhatsApp.
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The new Android Auto redesign is here
Google Blog
Google has released a redesigned version of their in car system, first previewed in Google I/O. The updated Android Auto features a split screen layout which adapts to different screen sizes, and places maps closer to the driver’s seat.
It also integrates Material You with a new media card which showcases album art, and a quick launcher allowing users to easily access recently-used apps.
The new version also includes a seekable progress bar for music and podcasts, and allows Pixel and Samsung phone users to make calls using WhatsApp.
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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
Followed by the first beta of the QPR2 release, Google has now released the second build for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices, which bring in new security patch, bug fixes and minor improvements.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
Followed by the first beta of the QPR2 release, Google has now released the second build for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices, which bring in new security patch, bug fixes and minor improvements.
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Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A13QPR2 Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is now available! r/android_beta | Release Notes Followed by the first beta of the QPR2 release, Google has now released the second build for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices, which bring in new security patch, bug…
#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 has been released!
Release date: January 9, 2023
Build: T2B2.221216.006
Security patch level: January 2023
Google Play services: 22.41.13
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
These 64-bit-only builds are for developer use and for testing 64-bit app compatibility.
64-bit-only builds:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image
Pixel 5: Factory Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
GSI Download:
ARM64+GMS | ARM64 | x86_64+GMS | x86_64
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 has been released!
Release date: January 9, 2023
Build: T2B2.221216.006
Security patch level: January 2023
Google Play services: 22.41.13
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
These 64-bit-only builds are for developer use and for testing 64-bit app compatibility.
64-bit-only builds:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image
Pixel 5: Factory Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
GSI Download:
ARM64+GMS | ARM64 | x86_64+GMS | x86_64
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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 changes the taskbar for tablets and foldables
Mishaal Rahman
The latest QPR2 Beta has changed the taskbar tutorial with a new Mac-like "transient taskbar" with an all apps button on the left.
You can do a short swipe up to show the taskbar, slide it to the side to use 2 apps at once and the taskbar will suggest you apps like the Pixel Launcher dock.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 changes the taskbar for tablets and foldables
Mishaal Rahman
The latest QPR2 Beta has changed the taskbar tutorial with a new Mac-like "transient taskbar" with an all apps button on the left.
You can do a short swipe up to show the taskbar, slide it to the side to use 2 apps at once and the taskbar will suggest you apps like the Pixel Launcher dock.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 adds Unicode 15 Emojis
Mishaal Rahman | Unicode
The latest QPR2 Beta has finally added the emojis that were revealed by Google in September of 2022.
Google's Noto Color Emoji adds 31 new emojis from Unicode 15.0 that you can see above, including Shaking Face and three new heart colors.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 adds Unicode 15 Emojis
Mishaal Rahman | Unicode
The latest QPR2 Beta has finally added the emojis that were revealed by Google in September of 2022.
Google's Noto Color Emoji adds 31 new emojis from Unicode 15.0 that you can see above, including Shaking Face and three new heart colors.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 adds 5G support in India
Google has brought the feature that was meant to come in the December feature drop in the latest QPR2 beta.
So far 5G has been confirmed working on airtel India with eSIM. (thanks to Blankinship for testing)
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 adds 5G support in India
Google has brought the feature that was meant to come in the December feature drop in the latest QPR2 beta.
So far 5G has been confirmed working on airtel India with eSIM. (thanks to Blankinship for testing)
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#Updates #PixelWatch
January 2023 Pixel Watch update changelog:
Release date: January 9, 2022
Build: RWD9.220429.073, RWD9.220429.073.J1 (Japan/Taiwan)
Security patch level: January 2022
Watch Faces
• Fix to address 3rd party watch faces turning off after 15 mins with always on display (AOD) enabled.
Source:
Pixel Watch Support Forum
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January 2023 Pixel Watch update changelog:
Release date: January 9, 2022
Build: RWD9.220429.073, RWD9.220429.073.J1 (Japan/Taiwan)
Security patch level: January 2022
Watch Faces
• Fix to address 3rd party watch faces turning off after 15 mins with always on display (AOD) enabled.
Source:
Pixel Watch Support Forum
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Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A13QPR2 Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is now available! r/android_beta | Release Notes Followed by the first beta of the QPR2 release, Google has now released the second build for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices, which bring in new security patch, bug…
#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2's feedback survey is out!
The survey for the latest QPR2 build is out for users running build T2B2.221216.006 on a Pixel 4a to 7 Pro.
Feel free to drop your feedback over there for Google to improve their future builds.
Check out the feedback survey here!
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2's feedback survey is out!
The survey for the latest QPR2 build is out for users running build T2B2.221216.006 on a Pixel 4a to 7 Pro.
Feel free to drop your feedback over there for Google to improve their future builds.
Check out the feedback survey here!
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#Stadia #RightToRepair
Stadia Controllers gaining Bluetooth connectivity next week
Twitter
Good news for the three Stadia Controller owners, next week you'll get a tool enabling Bluetooth connection that will let you connect it to a different device instead of a USB-C cable.
Very nice move coming from Google, reducing E-waste by keeping these controllers in use, instead of putting them into a landfill.
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Stadia Controllers gaining Bluetooth connectivity next week
Good news for the three Stadia Controller owners, next week you'll get a tool enabling Bluetooth connection that will let you connect it to a different device instead of a USB-C cable.
Very nice move coming from Google, reducing E-waste by keeping these controllers in use, instead of putting them into a landfill.
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#Stadia
The first game on Stadia is also its last
Speaking of Stadia, the first game that was made before the official release of the platform is now available to the public.
"Worm Game" was used to test many of Stadia's features, starting before its public launch in 2019 and continuing until 2022.
The game is a snake game with 4 game modes: Campaign, Arcade, Multiplayer and Build with 6 maps to choose.
The team is excited to share the game with the public as a way of saying thank you for their support, so check it out before 18th of January 2023 when Stadia gets shut down!
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The first game on Stadia is also its last
Speaking of Stadia, the first game that was made before the official release of the platform is now available to the public.
"Worm Game" was used to test many of Stadia's features, starting before its public launch in 2019 and continuing until 2022.
The game is a snake game with 4 game modes: Campaign, Arcade, Multiplayer and Build with 6 maps to choose.
The team is excited to share the game with the public as a way of saying thank you for their support, so check it out before 18th of January 2023 when Stadia gets shut down!
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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