Google rolls out December 2018 Android security update for Pixel and Nexus devices, Improves memory and camera performance for Pixel 2 and 3 series

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes several functional improvements for these eligible Pixel and Nexus smartphones. however the first generation Pixel and Pixel XL have not received the update. The update includes Improved memory performance in certain circumstances, Improved camera capture performance, Improved Android Auto compatibility and more. Check out the complete details below.

References Category Improvements Devices
A-117522738 Performance Improved memory performance in certain circumstances Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-110969183 Camera Improved camera capture performance Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-111008450 Pixel Stand Improved notification visibility when using Pixel Stand Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-112376366 Android Auto Improved Android Auto compatibility Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-115666282 Camera Adjusted autofocus behavior Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-115624433 Pixel Stand Improved hotword performance when using Pixel Stand Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-116758282 Display Improved Always On Display triggering Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-111964925 Audio Improved USB-C Audio accessory detection Pixel 3 XL
A-111716107 Bluetooth Adjusted volume behavior when toggling Bluetooth Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-111159723 Android Auto Improved audio performance for when using Android Auto in certain vehicles Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-112228430 Media Improved contouring on HDR color on certain media apps Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-113151604 Camera Improved camera shutter performance Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
A-111277984 Performance Improve unlocking performance when using Bluetooth Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

New builds for the Pixel and Nexus devices with December 2018 Android Security update:

  • Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL (PQ1A.181205.006)
  • Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL (PQ1A.181205.002)
  • Nexus 5X, 6P (OPM7.181205.001)
  • Pixel C (OPM8.181205.001)

Check out the complete set of issues that are fixed in the latest update in the Android Security Bulletin here and download full factory images or OTA images for these Pixel and Nexus devices from the Google Developers website, if you don’t have the over-the-air (OTA) update yet.

As usual Essential has also rolled out the December security patch.


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