Google started the year with a patch for many Pixel phones-like 5a, 6 Pro, 7, and so on. These include tablet devices, too. Now you know about Google's way of starting this new month by getting these updates out there! This latest fix deals with fifty-nine security weaknesses, going from okay to very important.

January Android 14 Update and Security Patch

Explicitly focusing on Pixel devices, the January 2024 update brings essential fixes, particularly concerning the camera and user interface. Notably, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro receive these enhancements. The dedicated bulletin for Google devices includes three supplementary security fixes, ensuring comprehensive protection and smoother performance for these smartphones and tablets.

The update rollout includes various builds for different devices:

• Pixel 8 Pro: UQ1A.240105.004 - Factory Image - OTA
• Verizon - UQ1A.240105.004.A1 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 8: UQ1A.240105.004 - Factory Image - OTA
• Verizon - UQ1A.240105.004.A1 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel Fold: UQ1A.240105.004 - Factory Image - OTA
• Verizon - UQ1A.240105.004.A1 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel Tablet: UQ1A.240105.002 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 7a: UQ1A.240105.004 - Factory Image - OTA
• Verizon - UQ1A.240105.004.A1 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 7 Pro: UQ1A.240105.004 - Factory Image - OTA
• Verizon - UQ1A.240105.004.A1 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 7: UQ1A.240105.004 - Factory Image - OTA
• Verizon - UQ1A.240105.004.A1 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 6a: UQ1A.240105.002 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 6 Pro: UQ1A.240105.002 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 6: UQ1A.240105.002 - Factory Image - OTA
• Pixel 5a: UQ1A.240105.002 - Factory Image - OTA

These updates, which can be done through wireless means or factory images, improve the security and overall use of Google's Pixel devices.

Several Issues Fixed

Several fixes address issues on Pixel devices. The camera app crash is resolved, alongside a fix for Pixel Tablet users unable to exit Setup Wizard. The Pixel 8 lineup and Pixel Fold also receive a fix for black home screen wallpapers.

The changelog includes specific fixes for camera crashes, black screens during video playback, Setup Wizard issues, and home screen wallpaper glitches. The solutions vary in applicability across Pixel models, covering Pixel 5 to 8, 8 Pro, Fold, and Tablet. These fixes aim to rectify various user interface issues on multiple Pixel devices.

This update for Pixel phones, although Google's first of 2024, addresses critical issues.

If you haven't received a notification, you can manually check by navigating to Settings > System > System Update. These fixes are crucial as they resolve significant problems, including camera app crashes, persistent black screens during video playback, and issues exiting the Setup Wizard.

Moreover, rectifying the home screen wallpaper glitch ensures a smoother user experience. The update showcases Google's commitment to enhancing Pixel device functionality. Anticipated to precede the Android 14 "QPR2" release in March, this patch indicates Google's proactive approach to addressing user concerns promptly before the significant feature drop, aiming to deliver seamless performance and usability for supported Pixel smartphones.