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Pixel Phones start receiving a new update with February 2023 Security Patch

Google is right on schedule with the February 2023 Security Patch and several other bug fixes for Pixel smartphones. The udapte carries a fix for the unstable Clear Calling feature in some instances. Al the Pixel smartphones from Pixel 4a to Pixel 7 Pro are receiving the latest firmware Q1A.230205.002 for global variants. The second update of the year addresses all the security issues from 2023-02-01 and 2023-02-05 security patch levels.

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Below are details of the changes that are part of the latest update. The changelog confirms the fix for several major issues on the Pixel smartphones.

February 2023 Security Patch changelog:

Accessibility
• Fix for issue preventing touch interaction with Braille keyboard in certain conditions

Audio
• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability while Clear Calling is enabled in certain conditions [1]

Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories

Framework
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work profile calendar information from updating in the background


Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.

[1] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro

The OTA update is live for Pixel smartphones, but the users can also flash the OTA or Recovery Image from the table below to update to the latest firmware.

Download for Google Pixel devices:


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

We hope the Pixel users are enjoying the new update. Does it solve any of the major issues on Pixel smartphones?

Simranpal Singh

With a decade-long journey in the tech industry, I've been actively engaged in tech reporting across various reputable publications. He currently works as a Web Developer at RightNode Media and pursues his hobby of writing on GoAndroid. Enjoy travelling, and always excited about new tech trends. He actively contributes on GizmoChina and GChromecast Hub.

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