Google has released its May 2023 update for all supported Pixel devices running Android 13. The software updates include bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users. The rollout will begin immediately and will continue over the next week in phases, depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA is available for their devices.
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There are several new security improvements that are bundled with the new update via May 2023 Security Patch. The updates for each device are as follows:
Global:
- Pixel 4a: TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 5: TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 6: TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 6 Pro: TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 6a: TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 7: TQ2A.230505.002
- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230505.002
T-Mobile & MVNOs, Google Fi (US):
- Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230505.002.A1
- Pixel 5: TQ2A.230505.002.A1
- Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230505.002.A1
Official Changelog for Pixel May 2023 Update
Touch Improvements for touch screen response in certain conditions. User Interface: Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen UI elements to overlap with home screen launcher interface. Note that the touch improvements are included only on the Pixel 7 Pro device.
Download Pixel May 2023 Update
- Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
- Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Interested folks can download the OTA or Factory Images from the link above and then can flash it manually on their respective Pixel smartphones.
