Google’s March 2024 Pixel security update is here alongside the March Feature Drop, bringing a total of 34 bug fixes and performance improvements for devices ranging from the Pixel 5a (5G) to the Pixel Fold and Pixel 8 Pro. Highlights include fixes for Google Assistant responsiveness, Bluetooth issues, and various UI glitches. If you own a Pixel 5a, 6 series, 7 series, 8 series, Pixel Fold, or Pixel Tablet, this update should improve your experience.
Below is the full list of bug fixes and improvements rolling out to Google Pixel users with the March 2024 security update.
Use the device key below to interpret the Pixel March 2024 security update’s changelog:
- *[1] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
- *[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro
- *[3] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
- *[4] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
- *[5] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet
- *[6] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
- *[7] Pixel 7a
- *[8] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
- *[9] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
- *[10] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Tablet
- *[11] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
- *[12] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
- *[13] Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
- *[14] Pixel Tablet
Apps
- General improvements for stability and performance with certain system apps *[4]
Assistant
- Fix for assistant not responding to verbal commands in certain conditions *[11]
Biometrics
- General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[3]
Bluetooth
- Fix for audio quality issue with connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions *[3]
- Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions *[6]
Camera
- Fix for issue causing camera to stop functioning in certain conditions *[8]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for brightness changes in photo and video under certain conditions *[8]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing display to turn green in certain conditions *[8]
- General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions *[11]
Framework
- Fix for issue in launching Google Play store app under certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue in using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions *[3]
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[6]
Media
- Fix for issue in playing video on Google TV under certain conditions *[5]
Sensors
- Fix for issue causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions *[3]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions *[2]
System
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[1]
Telephony
- Fix for issue in routing calls to connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions *[9]
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when WiFi icon shows during an ongoing call after WiFi is disabled. *[2]
- Fix for issue unable to make or receive calls occasionally in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue with mobile data not switching correctly in certain conditions *[2]
- Fix for issue with voice distortion when making calls *[7]
User Interface
- Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions *[3]
- Fix for issue causing game dashboard to stop functioning under certain conditions *[9]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible *[4]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to get stuck or go dark *[12]
- Fix for issue with animations during transitions in certain conditions*[13]
- Fix for issue with incorrect app icons showing under certain conditions *[6]
- Fix for issue with incorrect internet connection status during transitions in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue with the notification color theme in certain conditions *[10]
- Fix for taskbar icons and navigation buttons not working in certain conditions *[14]
- General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations *[4]
- General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions *[8]
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for WiFi connection stability and performance in certain conditions*[11]
The March 2024 security update is rolling out to all eligible Google Pixel devices globally, but those in the US will have to wait until the week of March 11 to receive the update.
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