Introducing the Google Pixel February update: what’s new?

Google rolls out the latest monthly update for its Pixel devices alongside the latest security patches. The company has shared details of vulnerabilities and bugs fixed with the update, which rolled out to Pixel 4a and newer devices on Monday and is expected to roll out to all Pixel devices within the next week. Google is also already working on the update for next month, which will include a planned feature release as part of Android 13 QPR2. The beta version is currently being tested by users and is accessible to those who have signed up for the Android 13 beta program. It contains a number of changes and references to an alleged Pixel tablet.

In a post on the company’s support site, Google detailed all of the changes and fixes that come with the February update. Addresses an issue that prevented touch interaction when using a braille keyboard under certain conditions, along with a fix for instability occasionally caused by an issue while clear calling under certain conditions on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones was enabled, an issue that has been highlighted by users over the past few weeks.

Installing the update also fixes a bug that prevented a user from connecting their Pixel phone to some Bluetooth devices or accessories. Similarly, Google says it fixed an issue that caused work profile calendar information to not update in the background.

The February update is available now for all currently supported Google phones, starting with the Pixel 4a and 4a 5G through to the Pixel 7 series and Pixel 6a. The Pixel 3a and older devices are no longer supported as they have already received OS and security updates for three years. The 3a series was last updated in September 2022.

To update an eligible Pixel phone, go to Ideas > system > system updateand then click Check for update. If you don’t want to wait for your phone to get the update, OTA (over-the-air) images are already available for download.

It was previously reported that the Google Pixel 4 may receive an additional software update with the latest security patches. This new update is currently part of Google’s Android Privacy Sandbox program and is based on Android 13 QPR1. The December 2022 security patches may also be included in the new build. The Google Pixel 4 XL does not have access to the privacy sandbox, which means the update may not be accessible to the device. The feature is currently in the testing or experimental phase. Also, it’s unclear if the update will be rolling out to Pixel 4 and 4 XL users or limited to testing, and Google has yet to make an official statement on that.

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