The monthly security update bulletin for Android has just been released, and with it the OTA files for supported Nexus and Pixel devices.
As usual there are two updates, the 1st and 5th of April updates. The security bulletin for the 1st of April, and the associated update files are addressing issues in the Kernel, Framework, Media Framework and Android Runtime. The 5th of April patch addresses all these issues, as well as specific Broadcom and Qualcomm issues as outlined in Qualcomm’s 2014–2016 partner focused bulletins.
The updates are available as flashable images on the Google Factory Images page, as well as OTA files on that page.
- Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL – OPM2.171019.029
- Pixel/Pixel XL – OPM2.171019.029
- Nexus 6P – OPM3.171019.019 or OPM5.171019.019
- Nexus 5X – OPM2.171019.029
- Pixel C – OPM1.171019.026
As we’ve come to know, the Pixel and Nexus devices also get functional updates in these monthly security patches and this month there are a LOT of them. The full list includes:
| References | Category | Improvements | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-35963245 | Performance | Enable Assisted Dialing support | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-37681923 A-68215016 |
Logging | Improve anomaly detection metrics | All |
| A-63908720 | Logging | Improve diskstats logging | All |
| A-64101451 | Performance | Improve handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during Emergency calls on certain carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64586126 | Camera | Improve microvideo performance in Google Camera | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64610438 | Performance | Reduce delays upon opening specific apps | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65175134 | Video | Improve decoding of certain video streams | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-65347520 | Performance | Improve fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situations | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65490850 | UI | Adjust notifications when entering or exiting Wi-Fi coverage during a video call | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65509134 | Connectivity | Enable IMS911 on certain networks | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-66951771 | Logging | Detect Wi-Fi Passport statistics for developers | All |
| A-66957450 | Performance | Improve lock screen performance | All |
| A-67094673 | Logging | Improve start time logging | All |
| A-67589241 | Performance | Improve magnetic sensor performance on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67593274 | Battery | Reduce battery drain after modem issues | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67634615 | Stability | Improve modem stability on Pixel and Pixel 2 phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67750231 | UI | Adjust Call Forwarding UI | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67774904 | Connectivity | Improve multi-calling performance over Wi-Fi | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67777512 | Connectivity | Improve data connectivity for T-Mobile users in parts of Australia | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67882977 | Certification | Update certification | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-68150449 A-68059359 A-69797741 A-69378640 A-68824279 |
Stability | Improve Wi-Fi stability on Pixel 2 phones | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68217064 | Performance | Improve handover to Wi-Fi Calling in low-coverage areas | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68398312 | Performance | Improve conference call performance over Wifi | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68671462 | Connectivity | Improve VoLTE performance for some carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68841424 | Connectivity | Adjust APN updating behavior | All |
| A-68863351 | UI | Improve settings app icons | All |
| A-68923696 A-68922470 A-68940490 |
Certification | Upgrade certificates to ensure continued service. | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68931709 | Developer | Add methods to PeerHandle API for developers | All |
| A-68959671 | Connectivity | Update Verizon Service APK for Pixel phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69003183 | Logging | Improve Wi-Fi and RPM logging | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69017578 A-68138080 A-68205105 A-70731000 A-69574837 A-68474108 A-70406781 |
Connectivity, Performance | Improve connectivity and performance on certain carrier networks | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69064494 | Performance | Improve notification listening apps | All |
| A-69152057 | Connectivity | Address call forwarding issue. | All |
| A-69209000 | Connectivity | Improve internet connectivity on Pixel 2 on certain WiFi networks | Pixel 2 |
| A-69238007 A-68202289 A-69334308 |
Connectivity | Adjust APN settings | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69261367 A-70512352 |
Messaging | Improve MMS messaging performance on certain carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69275204 | Battery | Adjust battery learned capacity increment and decrement limits | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69334266 | Connectivity | Change voice domain to CS for certain carriers | Pixel XL |
| A-69475609 | Performance | Adjust timeouts for Phone App | All |
| A-69672417 | Stability | Improve stability for Pixel 2 devices in certain parts of Canada | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69848394 A-68275646 |
Performance | Improve instant Apps performance | All |
| A-69870527 | UI | Improve indicators for emergency call connectivity | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70045970 | Battery | Optimize search logic to improve battery performance. | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70094083 A-70094701 |
Battery | Improve battery logging for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70214869 | GPS | Improve GPS Time performance on Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70338906 | Audio | Improve audio speaker performance during phone calls | All |
| A-70398372 | UI | Adjust advanced calling settings for Verizon | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70576351 | Connectivity | Change to prioritize certain bands | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70580873 A-70912923 A-71497259 |
Connectivity | Improve in-call performance for some carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70815434 | Connectivity | Improve network performance on Simyo carrier | Nexus 5X |
| A-71708302 | Logging | Improve connectivity metrics | All |
| A-71983424 | Performance | Improve experience switching between LTE and Wifi | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-72119809 | Connectivity | Improve data performance for devices with certain SIM cards | All |
| A-72175011 | Logging | Improve autofill logging | All |
| A-72797728 A-71599119 |
Logging | Improve internal troubleshooting tools | All |
| A-72871435 | Logging | Improve network logging | All |
OTA files should be rolling out to supported Pixel and Nexus devices shortly – the ‘Check for Update’ button isn’t quite delivering the update yet – so keep an eye out. If you can’t wait, then you should be able to flash the images or OTA files to your device now.
Source: Android Security Update.
Check for Update works again. Just downloaded the patch for my Nexus 5X.