Google releases December 2023 security update to Pixels

Google is now rolling out the December 2023 security update for Pixel phones and tablets. This update is released to fix any bugs and make the devices work better. According to the company, the security patch is now available for all Pixel devices, from Pixel 5a to Pixel 8 Pro. If you’re curious about what changes and fixes are included, here are the details about Google Pixel December 2023 security update…

Google Pixel December 2023 security update brings a lot of bug fixes

Each month, Google releases a monthly security patch to keep its devices safe and stable. Now, the tech giant has announced that it has started rolling out the Pixel December 2023 security update to Pixel devices. While the update includes a lot of bug fixes and improvements, it is available for the devices. If you would like to install it, you should check your Android version and update it to receive the latest software.

Here are the release notes:

Global

Pixel 5a (5G): UQ1A.231205.014
Pixel 6: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 6 Pro: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 6a: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 7: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 7 Pro: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 7a: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel Tablet: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel Fold: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 8: UQ1A.231205.015
Pixel 8 Pro: UQ1A.231205.015

What’s included

The December 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.

Apps

General improvements for stability or performance with certain system apps *[1]

Audio

Fix for users facing issues in pairing Hearing aid with phone during calls under certain conditions

Battery & Charging

General improvements for charging and battery usage *[2]

Biometrics

Fix for fingerprint issues on first attempt when always-on display is enabled under certain conditions *[3]

Bluetooth

Fix for issue causing Bluetooth discovery to stop functioning under certain conditions
Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions

Camera

General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions

Display & Graphics

Fix for issue causing emoji icons to be rendered brighter than the rest of the adjacent content *[1]
Fix for issue causing visual artifacts while scrolling on the home screen under certain conditions *[1]
Fix for users getting a green flash when using the phone in certain conditions
General improvements to display stability

Framework

General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions

Location & GPS

Fix for issue causing GPS instability under certain conditions

Sensors

Fix for Phone vibrating continuously in certain conditions *[3]

System

Fix for issue causing third party apps to crash on start up in certain conditions
Fix for issue with Battery charging notifications in certain conditions

Telephony

Fix for Voice over Wi-Fi calls to fail in certain conditions
General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions

User Interface

Fix for black bar at the bottom of the display after changing screen saver in certain conditions *[4]
Fix for black screen in certain conditions *[1]
Fix for certain users unable to share Videos/Screenshots/Documents in certain conditions *[4]
Fix for custom clock reset to default in certain conditions
Fix for email notification overlays that are not removed in certain conditions
Fix for empty home screen post unlocking via fingerprint in certain conditions
Fix for home screen blank background post unlocking in certain conditions *[4]
Fix for incorrect date/time showing in status bar in certain conditions
Fix for issue causing quick settings tiles to not activate under certain conditions
Fix for issue causing the clock and temperature to overlap on the At a Glance lockscreen
Fix for issue with blank notifications in certain conditions
Fix for messages SMS Icon not showing in certain conditions
Fix for missing icons post unlocking via fingerprint in certain conditions
Fix for missing mobile icons in certain conditions when multiple SIMs are used
Fix for unable to unlock device in certain conditions *[5]
Fix for Wallpaper on home screen showing black in certain conditions
Fix for Wi-Fi icon not displaying in certain conditions
General improvement to the setup wizard flow pertaining to the navigation mode selection *[1]
General improvements for performance and Memory management in certain UI transitions
General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions