Google releases October 2023 security patch to Pixel devices

Google releases the security patches to fix the bug fixes and bring improvements to the Pixel devices. Now, the company has released the October 2023 security update to the Google Pixel smartphones and tablets. If you wonder what improvements and bug fixes are coming to the devices, here are the details about Google October 2023 security update…

Google October 2023 security update brings a lot of bug fixes and improvements

The tech giant released its latest major operating system update, the Android 14, last week, and now Google is bringing the October 2023 security patch to the Pixel devices. The update includes 28 security fixes for smartphones and tablets. According to the release note, the vulnerabilities range from high to critical.

Apps

General improvements for stability or performance with certain system apps

Audio

Fix for issue occasionally causing audio crashes *[1]

Battery & Charging

Fix for issue causing device to reboot in certain conditions *[2]
General improvements for charging and battery usage

Biometrics

Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions *[3]
Fix for issue frequently preventing access to Face Unlock in Settings *[4]
General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[5]

Bluetooth

Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally causing device to reboot when paired with keyboard *[5]
Fix for issue causing certain Bluetooth devices to disconnect under certain conditions *[6]
Fix for issue causing music to not sound smoothly when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio from playing over certain headphones *[6]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[7]
Fix for issue causing the Bluetooth icon to not show as connected on the Pixel Watch
General improvements for charging and battery usage when Bluetooth is on *[8]

Camera

Fix for issue occasionally causing camera to have delayed launch with Quick Tap
General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions *[9]

Connectivity

Fix for issue preventing Bluetooth tethering from being enabled *[6]
General improvements for network connectivity *[10]

Display & Graphics

Fix for issue causing touch highlights to look faint in certain apps *[6]
Fix for issue occasionally causing display to freeze in certain apps *[3]
Fix for issue preventing display from waking *[1]
Fix for UI artifact while in camera preview during certain conditions *[14]
General improvements to display stability *[1]

Framework

Fix for issue occasionally preventing device backup from completing
General improvements to minimize battery impact of backgrounded apps under certain conditions

Media

Fix for issue causing video playback errors *[10]
Fix for issue preventing volume button from working *[5]
General improvements to media stability

NFC

Fix for issue preventing the digital car key to not function properly in certain conditions *[16]

Sensors

Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen to stop responding
Fix for issue occasionally preventing NFC from triggering *[6]

System

Fix for issue causing certain apps to crash when device is rotated *[11]
Fix for issue causing certain apps to stop responding
Fix for issue causing device to restart on its own *[3]
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
General improvements for system stability during device setup

Supported devices

*[1] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold
*[2] Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold
*[3] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[4] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold
*[5] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
*[6] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[7] Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
*[8] Pixel 7a
*[9] Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
*[10] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
*[11] Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[12] Pixel Tablet
*[13] Pixel Fold
*[14] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[15] Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[16] Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Fold