If you bought a Pixel phone in the last couple years, you have a new security update to install. Google rolled out the January security patch Wednesday, Jan. 3, to supported Pixel smartphones, as well as the Pixel Tablet, including some useful bug fixes and important security patches.
What’s in this latest Pixel update?
First off, bug fixes. The January security patch squashes four bugs you may have encountered in the previous version of Android 14:
Camera
Fix for users facing Camera crashes in certain conditions
User Interface
Fix for users facing flashing black screen when playing video in certain conditions
Fix for users unable to exit Setup Wizard in certain conditions
Fix for Wallpaper on home screen showing black in certain conditions
In addition, this update patches 11 security vulnerabilities within Android: five flaws within framework (the platform which apps are built on), five within system (Android OS), and one within Google Play system updates.
Which devices are compatible?
Below, you can find the full list of Pixel devices compatible with the January security update, which essentially includes all Pixel devices Google currently supports:
Pixel 5a (5G)
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
Pixel 7
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 7a
Pixel Tablet
Pixel Fold
Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
How to install the January security patch on your Pixel
If you have a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you can simply prompt Google Assistant to, “Update my phone now.” When you see the notification to update, open it, then tap the update button.
Alternatively, head to Settings > System > System Update, then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest patch.
