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Google has started rolling out the May 2024 Android security update. This update is heading out to the Pixel smartphones. The latest update is a minor one, but it includes important bug fixes and performance improvements.
Will the May 2024 Android security update be available to all qualifying devices?
Google has reportedly released the May 2024 Android security update for Pixel phones. The update is a minor one but important for Google Pixel devices. Moreover, it is the last update before Google releases the next quarterly build of Android OS and the June Feature Drop.
Google has confirmed that the rollout of the May 2024 security update has just begun. Eligible devices should receive the update during this week. Devices that should receive the update include nearly all the devices starting from the Pixel 5 lineup, all the way up to the latest Pixel 8 Pro.
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The previous security update that Google released last month, was reportedly a mess. Specifically speaking, the April 2024 Android security update didn’t reach all the qualifying Pixel smartphones.
Several AT&T subscribers had complained they did not receive the April 2024 security update. Additionally, many others claimed the issues that cropped up after the March 2024 security update weren’t addressed. If that’s not enough, Google had secretly developed an extra build of the April 2024 security update.
Pixel smartphone owners must be hoping this month’s update addresses their issues, which include poor connectivity. Needless to say, Google has released an official bug list and changelog for the May 2024 update.
How to get the latest Android security update for Pixel devices?
Google has assured that the May 2024 security update will address most of the connectivity issues that Pixel smartphone users are facing. Apart from the growing complaints regarding cellular connectivity, many users have been facing issues with Bluetooth connections as well as camera performance.
Peculiarly, Google has refrained from mentioning any fix for cellular connectivity in this update. However, the changelog for the May 2024 Android security update does mention the following:
Bluetooth – General improvements in stability or performance for Bluetooth LE audio [All Pixel devices]. There were also some fixes for the camera. Specifically, a fix for camera performance under certain conditions when recording video [Pixel 8 line]. Google Pixel smartphones should receive a notification announcing the May 2024 security update. Tapping on the same should begin the installation, and the update will require a reboot.
Alternatively, Pixel owners can head over to Settings>System>System update to manually request the update. Although Google does offer a factory image or OTA file of each of the updates, it would be wise to wait for the OTA (Over-The-Air) update method. Incidentally, Samsung too has started rolling out the May 2024 security update for its eligible Galaxy smartphones.