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Google Pixel 6 lineup includes three devices – Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a. And we’ll be keeping track of all the latest developments for these phones, including latest software updates, bugs, and issues.
This tracker will be updated regularly, so make sure you keep checking this article every once in a while to stay up to speed on the latest updates.
Pixel 6 Pro
We will be tracking all the software updates, including security patches and bug fixes, coming to the Pixel 6 series in this section.
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
October 27
SD1A.210817.036
Global
Released
November 02
SD1A.210817.036
Global
Released
November 04
Android 12L Developer Preview
Global
Coming soon
November 17
SD1A.210817.037.A1
Verizon
Released 1 , 2
November 17
SD1A.210817.037
Global
Released
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
December 14
SQ1D.211205.016.A1
Canada
Released
December 14
SQ1D.211205.016.A4
UK
Released
January 06
December patch
Global
Delisted
January 07
January patch
Global
Expected by Jan-end
January 15
SQ1D.220105.007
Global
Released
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
February 08
SQ1D.220205.003
Global
Released
February 18
SQ1D.220205.004
Global
Released
February 22
March 2022 patch
Global
Expected by March 07
March 10
Android 12 QPR3 beta 1
Global
Released
March 22
Android 12L/March update
Global
Released
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
April 05
April 2022 update
Global
Released
April 06
April 2022 update
Verizon (US)
Released (1 , 2 )
April 08
Android 12 QPR beta 2
Global
Released
April 27
–
Global
Android 13 beta 1
May 3
SP2A.220505.002
Global
May 2022 patch
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
May 4
SP2A.220505.002
US (Verizon) (1 , 2 )
May 2022 patch
May 5
S3B1.220420.005
Global
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3
May 12
–
Global
Android 13 beta 2
May 27
–
Global
Android 13 beta 2.1
June 7
SQ3A.220605.009.B1
Global
June update + stable Android 12L QPR3
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
June 9
–
Global
Android 13 beta 3
June 10
SQ3A.220605.009.A1
Verizon (US) (1 , 2 )
June 2022 update
July 7
SQ3A.220705.003
Global
July 2022 update
July 14
–
Global
Android 13 beta 4
August 2
SQ3A.220705.003.A3
Verizon (USA)
July 2022 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
August 5
SQ3A.220705.004
Global
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SQ3A.220705.001.B2
EMEA
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SQ3A.220705.004.A1
Japan (Softbank)
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SQ3A.220705.003.A3
Verizon (USA)
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SQ3A.220705.004
T-Mobile & AT&T (USA)
Fix for GPS location failure
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
August 16
–
Global
Stable Android 13
August 30
SQ1D.220205.004.X2
Global
Android 12 Developer Support image
August 30
SQ3A.220705.004.X2
Global
Android 12L Developer Support image
September 07
TP1A.220905.004
Global
September 2022 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
September 09
–
Global
Android 13 QPR1 beta
September 26
TP1A.220905.004.A1
Verizon (US)
September 2022 update
October 04
TP1A.221005.003
Global
October 2022 update
October 21
T1B3.221003.003
Global
Android 13 QPR1 beta 3
November 8
T1B3.221003.008
Global
Android 13 QPR1 beta 3.1
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
November 8
TP1A.221105.002
Global
November 2022 update
December 5
–
Global
December 2022 update
December 13
T2B1.221118.006
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 1
January 03, 2023
TQ1A.221205.011
Verizon (US) (1 ,2 )
December 2022 update
January 04, 2023
TQ1A.230105.002
Global
January 2023 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
February 02, 2023
T2B3.230109.002
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 3
February 07, 2023
TQ1A.230205.002
Global
February 2023 update
February 07, 2023
TQ1A.230205.001.D2
T-Mobile, Google Fi (US)
February 2023 update
February 10, 2023
T2B3.230109.004
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 3.1
February 23, 2023
T2B3.230109.009
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 3.2
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
March 9, 2023
Global
Android 14 developer preview 2
March 16, 2023
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 1
March 21, 2023
TQ2A.230305.008.E1
Global
March 2023 update
March 30, 2023
T3B2.230316.003
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 2
April 7, 2023
T3B2.230316.005
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 2.1
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
April 13, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 1
May 02, 2023
TQ2A.230505.002
Global
May 2023 update
May 11, 2023
–
Global
Android 14 beta 2
May 17, 2023
T3B3.230413.009.A1
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 3.2
May 26, 2023
UPB2.230407.019
Global
Android 14 beta 2.1
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
June 6, 2023
Global
June Android 13 QPR3 update delayed
June 8, 2023
UPB3.230519.008
Global
Android 14 beta 3
June 14, 2023
Global
Android 13 June Update
June 15, 2023
Global
Android 14 Beta 3.1 Update
July 6, 2023
TQ3A.230705.001
Global
July 2023 Update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
July 27, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 4.1
August 08, 2023
TQ3A.230805.001
Global
August 2023 update
August 11, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 5
August 23, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 5.1
September 7, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 5.3
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
September 19, 2023
September 2023 update delayed
September 19, 2023
TQ3A.230901.001
Global
September 2023 update
October 4, 2023
Global
Android 14
October 5, 2023
U1B2.230922.006
Global
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 update
October 19, 2023
U1B2.230922.010
Global
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
November 2, 2023
U1B2.230922.013
Global
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 update
November 6, 2023
UP1A.231105.003
Global
November 2023 update
November 21, 2023
AP11.231020.016.A1
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 update
December 6, 2023
UQ1A.231205.015
Global
December 2023 update
December 12, 2023
AP11.231117.006
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
January 4, 2024
UQ1A.240105.002
Global
January 2024 update
January 10, 2024
AP11.231215.007
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 update
January 25, 2024
AP11.231215.009
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 update
In the tables below, we’ll be tracking all the software updates for the Google Pixel 6a.
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
July 29
SD2A.220601.003
Global (Unlocked)
June 2022 patch
July 29
SD2A.220601.001.A1
Japan
June 2022 patch
July 29
SD2A.220601.002
AT&T & T-Mobile (USA)
June 2022 patch
July 29
SD2A.220601.004
Verizon (USA)
June 2022 patch
August 2
–
Global
Android 13 beta
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
August 5
SD2A.220601.003.B1
Global /EMEA
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SD2A.220601.001.B1
Japan (Softbank)
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SD2A.220601.004.B2
Verizon (USA)
Fix for GPS location failure
August 5
SD2A.220601.002.B1
T-Mobile & AT&T (USA)
Fix for GPS location failure
August 16
–
Global
Stable Android 13
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
August 30
SD2A.220601.004.X2
Global
Android 12L Developer Support image
September 09
–
Android 13 QPR1 beta
Android 13 QPR1 beta
September 14
TP1A.220905.004.A2
Global
September 2022 update
October 4
TP1A.221005.002
Global
October 2022 update
October 21
T1B3.221003.003
Global
Android 13 QPR1 beta 3
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
November 8
T1B3.221003.008
Global
Android 13 QPR1 beta 3.1
November 8
TP1A.221105.002
Global
November 2022 update
December 5
–
Global
December 2022 update
December 13
T2B1.221118.006
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 1
January 03, 2023
TQ1A.221205.011
Verizon (US)
December 2022 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
January 04, 2023
TQ1A.230105.001.A2
Global
January 2023 update
February 02, 2023
T2B3.230109.002
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 3
February 07, 2023
TQ1A.230205.002
Global
February 2023 update
February 07, 2023
TQ1A.230205.001.D2
T-Mobile, Google Fi (US)
February 2023 update
February 10, 2023
T2B3.230109.004
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 3.1
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
February 23, 2023
T2B3.230109.009
Global
Android 13 QPR2 beta 3.2
March 9, 2023
Global
Android 14 developer preview 2
March 16, 2023
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 1
March 21, 2023
TQ2A.230305.008.E1
Global
March 2023 update
March 30, 2023
T3B2.230316.003
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 2
Info. last updated on
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Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
April 7, 2023
T3B2.230316.005
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 2.1
April 13, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 1
May 02, 2023
TQ2A.230505.002
Global
May 2023 update
May 11, 2023
–
Global
Android 14 beta 2
May 17, 2023
T3B3.230413.009.A1
Global
Android 13 QPR3 beta 3.2
Info. last updated on
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Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
May 26, 2023
UPB2.230407.019
Global
Android 14 beta 2.1
June 6, 2023
Global
June Android 13 QPR3 update delayed
June 8, 2023
UPB3.230519.008
Global
Android 14 beta 3
June 14, 2023
Global
Android 13 June Update
June 15, 2023
Global
Android 14 Beta 3.1 Update
Info. last updated on
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Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
July 6, 2023
TQ3A.230705.001
Global
July 2023 Update
July 27, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 4.1
August 8, 2023
TQ3A.230805.001
Global
August 2023 update
August 11, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 5
August 23, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 5.1
Info. last updated on
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Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
September 7, 2023
Global
Android 14 beta 5.3
September 18, 2023
September 2023 update delayed
September 19, 2023
TQ3A.230901.001
Global
September 2023 update
October 4, 2023
Global
Android 14
October 5, 2023
U1B2.230922.006
Global
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
October 19, 2023
U1B2.230922.010
Global
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update
November 2, 2023
U1B2.230922.013
Global
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 update
November 6, 2023
UP1A.231105.003
Global
November 2023 update
November 21, 2023
AP11.231020.016.A1
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 update
December 6, 2023
UQ1A.231205.015
Global
December 2023 update
Info. last updated on
Version
Region / Download
Changelog / User reports
December 12, 2023
AP11.231117.006
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 update
January 4, 2024
UQ1A.240105.002
Global
January 2024 update
January 10, 2024
AP11.231215.007
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 update
January 25, 2024
AP11.231215.009
Global
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 update
In this section, we will be keeping an eye out for bugs and issues with the Pixel 6 lineup and regularly updating this tracker..
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Bug description
Status
March 15, 2023
Inconsistent and slow Fingerprint scanner
Improvement update
November 24, 2023
Nova Launcher keeps crashing
Fixed
October 30
Google Assistant voice typing option greyed out on Gboard app
Workaround
October 30
Pixel Buds A-Series promo code not working error
Workaround
March 22
Noisy viewfinder while using cameras
Fix released
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 8
Messing with Pixel 6 animations can cause Always On Display issues
Workaround
May 3
Pixel 6 screen automatically turning on
Fixed
November 15, 2023
Pixel 6 Wi-Fi constantly turning off
Fixed
November 9
Chrome won’t update
Workaround
December 04
Can’t open battery settings
Workarounds (1 , 2 )
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 05
Android Auto doesn’t appear on App launcher
Expected behavior
November 06
Accidentally calling random contacts
Fixed
December 10
Unlocked Verizon Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 units not getting OTA update
Fixed
March 07
Constantly PIN required or ‘Device was locked manually’ notification
Potential workaround
November 12
Missing 2FA sign-in prompts on Pixel devices
Workarounds
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
December 10
Cannot turn off Game Dashboard toggle
Fixed
November 09
Some Google Pixel 6 units can be unlocked with other people’s fingerprints
Comes to light
November 14, 2023
Fingerprint enrollment failure issue
Workaround
November 14, 2023
No quick mute option on screen when pressing volume keys
Intended
October 11
Missing face unlock feature
Won’t be added
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 27, 2023
Stutters when switching apps or scrolling
Still persistent
November 16
Magic Eraser missing after Photos update
Fixed
March 28
Auto-brightness eratic and inconsistent
Workaround
November 18
Pixel 6 Pro not charging at 30W
Explained
November 15, 2023
Mobile network keeps dropping
Still persists
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 14, 2023
Transparent or blurred notification shade caused by a bug
Fixed
November 20
H.264 streaming not working with Chrome
Fixed
December 14
Microphone or speaker not working properly
Fixed
November 13, 2023
USB OTG camera feature not working properly
Fixed
November 30
HSBC banking app not working
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
December 10
Quick tap not working
Improvement update
November 13, 2023
Alarm not snoozing using volume buttons
Workaround
November 13, 2023
Binance app keeps crashing or lags on the Pixel 6 devices
Fixed
December 7
Alleged overheating during normal use
Fixed
November 13, 2023
Hearing Aids Bluetooth connectivity issues
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
February 7, 2023
Intermittent Bluetooth connection with cars and wireless headphones
Fixed
November 13, 2023
Third party chargers and cables not working
Intended behavior
November 29, 2023
Excessive battery drain with the mobile network on standby
Still persistent
December 10
Proximity sensor not working
Improvement update
December 02
DJI Drone camera feed not working
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 10, 2023
Constantly need to recalibrate compass (not working properly)
Still persistent
November 28, 2023
Poor quality in front facing camera
Workaround
December 27
Rear camera lens cracked or broken for some
Unacknowledged
November 10, 2023
December patch still not available
January 2022 update rolled out
November 28, 2023
Accessibility Service freezes the system
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
January 11
Botched update and security patch
Reports
November 7, 2023
Chat features or RCS messaging not working when connected to VPN
Still Persistent
January 15
Automatic extra missed call notification
Fixed
November 29, 2023
Delayed notification issue
Workaround
January 15
Call notifications not showing, constant ‘Send Feedback’ pop-up
Unacknowleged
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 7, 2023
Fitbit app battery draining issue
Still persists (Workaround)
May 5
Camera app crashing and freezing
Fixed
November 7, 2023
Screen freezing issue
Fixed
November 7, 2023
Garmin app disconnecting and reconnecting randomly
Still persists
March 17, 2023
Wireless charging not working
Improvement update
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 6, 2023
Phone app not showing Bluetooth device names during calls
Workaround
November 7, 2023
Phone forgetting Bluetooth devices
Workaround
February 05
Magic Eraser crashing after Google Photos update
Fix released
February 19
Voice-to-text not working
Allegedly fixed
February 08
Display flickering (color shifting) when switching between 90Hz and 60Hz
Workaround
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 6, 2023
Wifi toggle changes Bluetooth settings after February update
Fixed with March 2022 update
November 6, 2023
Google Photos saving images upside down
Workaround
November 6, 2023
Vibration intensity too weak
Fixed with May 2022 update
April 8
Phones make a loud buzzing sound when placing calls
Fixed
February 24
Alarm Say “Stop” pop-up persists on screen
Workaround
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 6, 2023
Fingerprint sensor calibration tool not working
Potential reason
February 25
Users on February patch not getting Android 12L beta 3
Known issue
February 28
Users not receiving text messages
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 , 3 ) | Workaround
March 03
Potential improvements for connectivity issue
Google Play system March update
November 6, 2023
Google Pay payment executes even when device is locked
Intended behavior
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
April 09
CVE-2022-0847, ‘Dirty Pipe’ exploit that could provide full control of your device to attackers
Fixed in Android 12L beta 2
March 12
Updating from Android 13 DP1 to Android 12 QPR3 beta causes bootloops
Fixed
March 21
360 videos flickering in GoPro Max
Acknowledged
March 22
Battery widget missing after March update
Potential Workaround
March 30
Snapchat Night Sight mode still missing or disappeared after March update
Reportedly fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
May 3
Vibration intensity too weak (haptic feedback reduced)
Fixed
April 11
T-Mobile & AT&T users getting spam messages
Known issue
November 6, 2023
Ringtones & other alert sounds randomly changes
Acknowledged (workarounds)
November 6, 2023
Calls automatically getting declined without even ringing
Still affecting some users
November 15, 2023
‘Tap to Wake’ function not working after Android 13 December patch
Still persistent
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 6, 2023
Fingerprint scanner not working in AOD after updating to Android 13 beta 2
Fixed with Android 14 QPR 1 beta update
May 27
Typing in search bar results in blank list of suggestions
Fixed
May 27
Device crashing and restarting when turning on hotspot
Fixed
May 27
Users hearing call dialing sound during call
Fixed
May 27
Device restarting when disconnecting from Android Auto
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
August 17
Getting ‘Introducing Android 12’ ahead of Android 13
Intended
November 1, 2023
Preferred network type (turn off 5G) missing after Android 13 update
Carrier specific setting (1 ,2 ,3 )
November 1, 2023
Media playback speed increasing in Chrome
Fixed with Android 13 update
December 5, 2023
Facebook Reels or videos showing green or purple distorted colors
Fixed
September 5
Unable to call emergency number in Australia
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 , 3 )
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
September 14
Pocket-dialing or opening random apps when in pocket
Unacknowledged/workaround
September 15
Screen unresponsive after September update
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 )
September 29
Mic not working when call placed on speakerphone
Investigating
November 1, 2023
Incorrect status bar height relative to camera cutout
Fixed
November 1, 2023
AirPods 2 Pro not working properly
A2DP issue fixed with firmware upgrade
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
February 7 (2023)
Car Bluetooth connectivity issue after January update
Fixed
January 13 (2023)
Dark circles on display
Unacknowledged
January 23 (2023)
Google-Fi eSIM not working, activating or registering
Workaround
April 10 (2023)
Google One VPN not working
Fixed in QPR3 beta 2
November 1 (2023)
Bedtime mode not enabling when charging at night
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 1 (2023)
YouTube video is forcing the devices to reboot
Fixed
November 1 (2023)
March 2023 feature drop delayed
Rolled out
November 1 (2023)
Verizon (US) – April patch delayed
Released
November 1 (2023)
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro freezing when typing after Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3
Fixed
May 16 (2023)
Google app causing battery drain and overheating
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
January 9 (2024)
Fingerprint scanner is not working after Android 14 beta 3
Still Persists (workaround)
January 9 (2024)
YouTube partially crashing on Android 14 beta
Fixed
December 4 (2023)
Locked storage bug after installing Android 14 update
Fixed
January 19 (2024)
Pixel 6 units randomly rebooting for some users
Unacknowledged
January 19 (2024)
Pixel 6 units randomly rebooting while using Crunchyroll
Acknowledged
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
July 26
Fingerprint scanner faulty and unlocks device with unregistered fingers
Unacknowledged
July 6, 2023
Overheating issues
Fixed
August 8
Touchscreen senstivity issue
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 , 3 )
August 26
‘Adaptive Connectivity Services keeps stopping’ error
Fixed
July 17
Getting ‘Introducing Android 12’ ahead of Android 13
Intended
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
August 23
Preferred network type (turn off 5G) missing after Android 13 update
Workarounds
October 31, 2023
Fingerprint scanner broken after Android 13 update
Still persists
August 29
Facebook Reels or videos showing green or purple distorted colors
Unacknowledged
September 5
Unable to call emergency number in Australia
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 , 3 )
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
September 14
Pocket-dialing or opening random apps when in pocket
Unacknowledged/workaround
October 4
Mic not working for phone calls after using third party apps
Escalated
October 20
AirPods Pro 2 not working properly
Unacknowledged
October 20
Rear panel paint may peel off with removal of vinyl skins
Unacknowledged
December 21
eSIM not working
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 , 3 )
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
November 14, 2023
Mobile network keeps dropping
Partially fixed
January 04
Can’t connect or pair with Huawei Watch Fit after Dec. update
Persists with January 2023 update
January 4
Google Fi eSIM not working after December update
Unacknowledged (1 , 2 , 3 )
January 23 (2023)
Google-Fi eSIM not working, activating or registering
Workaround
October 31 (2023)
Bedtime mode not enabling when charging at night
Fixed
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
October 31 (2023)
YouTube is forcing the devices to reboot
Fixed
October 31 (2023)
March 2023 feature drop delayed
Rolled out
October 31 (2023)
Camera v8.8 update not available
Rolled out
May 3 (2023)
Devices reportedly bricked after May update
Issue escalated
May 8, 2023
Astrophotography mode not working or activating
Unacknowleged
Info. last updated on
Bug description
Status
May 16 (2023)
Google app causing battery drain and overheating
Fixed
January 9 (2024)
Fingerprint scanner not working after Android 14 beta 3
Still persists
July 24 (2023)
YouTube partially crashing on Android 14 beta
Unacknowledged
December 4 (2023)
Locked storage bug after installing Android 14 update
Fixed
Android 12 update tracker Featured image source: Google
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