Google Releases February Pixel Android 14 Update with Functional and Security Patches

It’s that time of the month again! Google is rolling out the February functional and security patches for eligible Pixel devices, including the Pixel 5a (5G) through the Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold.

How to Update Your Phone:
To get the update, simply go to Settings > System > Software updates > System update on your device and follow the directions to download the February update.

What’s Included in the Update:
The February update brings both functional improvements and important security patches to your Pixel device. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Functional Improvements:
– Camera: General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
– Display & Graphics: Fix for display getting corrupted in certain conditions on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as a fix for issue with outer display in certain conditions on the Pixel Fold.
– Framework & Wi-Fi: General improvements for Wi-Fi stability and performance in certain conditions on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Security Patches:
The security update includes patches for a total of 46 security issues, ranging from high to critical severity. For example, one vulnerability (CVE-2024-22012) discovered in the bootloader on Pixel devices was given a severity ranking of “High,” allowing an attacker to authenticate as another user through a problem in the password verification method.

Stay Updated:
Google has been consistent with its monthly software updates since the beginning of 2024, releasing them on the first Monday of each new month. If this trend continues, we can expect the next update to be released on Monday, March 4th.

Don’t miss out on these important updates for your Pixel device—mark your calendar!