The Pixel Series is getting their first security patch, update after the release of Android 12, along with the newer Pixel 6 Series, this update brings November 2021 Security Patch mainly but also brings a bunch of improvements to the Android 12 UI & System.
From Pixel 3a to Pixel 6 devices are getting the latest update
Every month Google publishes Android Security Bulletin on the very first Monday of every month. Thus it's no surprise as Google released its November 2021 Security patch on the first day of the month.
Google published the Android Security Bulletin for November 2021 with security updates yet to reach Pixel Phones. This is the very first update to hit Android 12, with Google Pixel 6 series having already received the same as Day-1 OTA.
On most phones, the November patches will land as part of a minor update to their existing Android 10, Android 11, or Android 12-based builds.
Google's Pixel came about as a brand in 2013 which runs on Android operating system.
Eligible Devices for November 2021 Security patch with their launch dates -
All these Pixel devices have received Android 12 update:
Pixel 3/3 XL - October 2018 with Android 9 -->> Will no longer get software support
Pixel 3a/3a XL - 15th May 2019 with Android 9
Pixel 4/4 XL - 22nd October 2019 with Android 10
Pixel 4a - 05th November 2021 with Android 11
Pixel 4a/ 4a 5G - 05th November 2021 with Android 11
Pixel 5 - 15th August 2021 with Android 11
Pixel 5a (5G) - 26th August 2021 with Android 11
Pixel 6 - 28th October 2021 With Android 12
Pixel 6 Pro - 28th October 2021 with Android 12
Update Details
Device with Build Numbers
Globally
Pixel 3a (XL): SP1A.211105.002
Pixel 4 (XL): SP1A.211105.002
Pixel 4a: SP1A.211105.002
Pixel 4a (5G): SP1A.211105.003
Pixel 5: SP1A.211105.003
Pixel 5a (5G): SP1A.211105.003
Pixel 6: SD1A.210817.036
Pixel 6 Pro: SD1A.210817.036
VzW & VzW MVNOs
Pixel 3a (XL): SP1A.211105.002.A1
Pixel 4 (XL): SP1A.211105.002.A1
Pixel 4a: SP1A.211105.002.A1
Pixel 4a (5G): SP1A.211105.002.A1
Pixel 5: SP1A.211105.002.A1
Pixel 5a (5G): SP1A.211105.002.A1
Pixel 6: SD1A.210817.036.A8
Pixel 6 Pro: SD1A.210817.036.A8
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU
Pixel 4 (XL): SP1A.211105.004
Pixel 4a: SP1A.211105.004
Pixel 4a (5G): SP1A.211105.004
Pixel 5: SP1A.211105.004
Android: Android 12
UI: Stock UI
Update type: Security update with Notable Fixes
Security Patch: November 2021
Update Size: 23.40 MB
Region: Globally
Official Changelog:
Audio
Fix to prevent issues with notification sounds in certain conditions
Bluetooth
Improvements for audio quality in certain scenarios
Power
Improvements for wireless charging behavior in certain orientations
Stability
Stability improvements for third party apps
System UI
Fix to prevent issue with the keyboard displaying over other apps in certain conditions
Fix for hidden UI elements in certain conditions
Improvements for auto-brightness response in certain lighting conditions
Fix to improve transition to animation performance in overview screen in certain conditions
Fix to improve PIP media playback with certain apps
Fix to improve connection stability with certain apps in certain conditions.
In addition to the above, the November update includes several fixes and improvements across many areas including device performance, stability, connectivity, and more.
How long does Google pixel’s Android take for the update:
