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Aside from the major Android 14 upgrade, Google has also released the October 2023 security patch details for Pixel. The latest rollout includes numerous improvements for its devices. Notably, the company has added fixes for every segment of the smartphone, ensuring a glitch-free experience for users.
Looking into the changelog, the Android 14 October 2023 security patch for Pixel phones comprises a total of 26 fixes related to security issues. These vulnerabilities range from high to critical. In addition, the tech giant has refined the major aspects of the device including camera, media, battery, Settings, and more.
It is worth mentioning that some fixes in the October 2023 security patch remain confined to only a few Pixel handsets. You can check the complete device applicability HERE.
October 2023 Security Patch – Fixes
Apps
- General improvements for stability or performance with certain system apps
Audio
- Fix for issue occasionally causing audio crashes
Battery & Charging
- Fix for issue causing the device to reboot in certain conditions
- General improvements for charging and battery usage
Biometrics
- Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions
- Fix for issue frequently preventing access to Face Unlock in Settings
- General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions
Bluetooth
- Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the device to reboot when paired with the keyboard
- Fix for issue causing certain Bluetooth devices to disconnect under certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing music to not sound smooth when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio from playing over certain headphones
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
- Fix for the issue causing the Bluetooth icon to not show as connected on the Pixel Watch
- General improvements for charging and battery usage when Bluetooth is on
Camera
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the camera to have delayed launch with Quick Tap
- General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions
Connectivity
- Fix for issue preventing Bluetooth tethering from being enabled
- General improvements for network connectivity
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue causing touch highlights to look faint in certain apps
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the display to freeze in certain apps
- Fix for issue preventing the display from waking
- Fix for UI artifact while in camera preview during certain conditions
- General improvements to display stability
Framework
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing device backup from completing
- General improvements to minimize battery impact of backgrounded apps under certain conditions
Media
- Fix for issue causing video playback errors
- Fix for issue preventing the volume button from working
- General improvements to media stability
NFC
- Fix for issue preventing the digital car key to not functioning properly in certain conditions
Sensors
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the lock screen to stop responding
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing NFC from triggering
System
- Fix for issue causing certain apps to crash when the device is rotated
- Fix for issue causing certain apps to stop responding
- Fix for issue causing the device to restart on its own
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
- General improvements for system stability during device setup
Telephony
- Fix for issue occasionally causing calls to ring even when Do Not Disturb mode is enabled
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the phone number to show up as Unknown on the About Phone page
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing eSIM from activating in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing handover from WiFi calling to VoLTE to not work properly
- Fix for issue occasionally disabling the ability to disconnect a call
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring after inserting a SIM card
- Fix for issue where calls are not logged properly in call history in certain conditions
- General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
Touch
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing apps to open when unlocking the phone with a fingerprint
User Interface
- Fix the issue of occasionally causing a black bar to appear on the lock screen after interacting with the Google Home app
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the color theme to not match with the selected wallpaper
- Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible
- Fix for issue occasionally causing media player to be display stretched intermittently
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the share sheet to not function properly
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the incorrect mobile network icon to be displayed
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the keyboard to dismiss during quick replies for notification messages
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the software update screen to not match the dark theme
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to disappear
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when trying to position app icons on the home screen
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when using the Capture more for scrolling screenshots
- Fix for issue occasionally causing bubbles to not show conversation content
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the status bar to be misaligned
- Fix for issue occasionally causing suggested apps to disappear on the external screen
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the fingerprint icon to show incorrectly
- Fix for the issue occasionally causing the messages app icon to not appear on the always-on display
- Fix for issues occasionally occurring when multi-tasking between work and personal profile apps
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when attempting to open the clock via the status bar
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when using button navigation
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when placing widgets on the home screen in various grid sizes
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when using Device Controls
- Fix for issues with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions
- Fix for issue with notifications appearing out of order
- Fix for issue with notifications not appearing for work profile in certain conditions
- Fix for issue with the notification shade showing the incorrect color theme
- Fix for jank and touch responsiveness in certain conditions
- Fix to improve swipe-to-home latency in certain conditions
- Fix for issue with transitions between always-on display and lock screen
- Fix for text issue where the device is being identified as a phone versus a tablet
- Fix for issues during the quick switching between apps in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing text select to not properly function in the overview layout
- General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations
Wi-Fi
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when an incorrect WiFi password is entered
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