Google Pixel September 2021 Security Patch update rolled out for the Pixel devices

Google Pixel September 2021 Security Patch Update

This update rolls out at a time when pixel users were eagerly anticipating the Android 12 OTA rollout. It looks like they have to wait a week or two for stable Android 12.

The Google Pixel devices which received the latest September 2021 Android Security update are the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 and Pixel 5A.

Update released on 7th September 2021

Google rolls out September 2021 Android Security Patch for its Pixel Devices: All of these devices are expected to get 3 years of updates, a few are almost the end of their update timeline

Pixel 3(XL) --> Released on October 18th,2018 - Almost will end software support soon
Pixel 3 --> Released on October 18th,2018 - Almost will end software support soon

This is Google's monthly Security update with Google's Bulletin addressing the security vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting Pixel Devices.

Update Details :

Build Numbers (Global)

Pixel 3 (XL): RQ3A.210905.001
Pixel 3a (XL): RQ3A.210905.001
Pixel 4 (XL): RQ3A.210905.001
Pixel 4a: RQ3A.210905.001
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ3A.210905.001
Pixel 5:RQ3A.210905.001

Update Details :

Device: Pixel 3
Android: Android 11
Update Size: 10.30 MB
Update type: Security Update
Security Patch: September 2021

Credits: Twitter user -->> Sari Rahman

Received september security patch OTA update on my pixel 4a... thought android 12 update ota would be released with September security patch but looks like have to wait little more for stable android 12 update... pic.twitter.com/6DXWjV7MPy
— Ashish (@ghalkeashish) September 8, 2021

Notable details: This update fixes critical bugs and improves the performance and stability of your device.

Security patches :

Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect
17 vulnerabilities in Android Framework and system components
Tables published by Google elaborates the details of the vulnerabilities.

No Functional update this month as we wait for Pixel to drop its stable Android 12 update.

Details of security fixes are found in this link: Pixel Update Bulletin - September 2021 | Android Open Source Project

How long will the Google Pixel devices get updates?

Phone	No guaranteed Android version updates after	No guaranteed security updates after	No guaranteed telephone or online support after
Pixel 5	October 2023	October 2023	October 2023
Pixel 4a (5G)	November 2023	November 2023	November 2023
Pixel 4a	August 2023	August 2023	August 2023
Pixel 4 XL	October 2022	October 2022	October 2022
Pixel 4	October 2022	October 2022	October 2022
Pixel 3a XL	May 2022	May 2022	May 2022
Pixel 3a	May 2022	May 2022	May 2022
Pixel 3 XL	October 2021	October 2021	October 2021
Pixel 3	October 2021	October 2021	October 2021
Pixel 2 XL	October 2020	October 2020	October 2020
Pixel 2	October 2020	October 2020	October 2020
Pixel XL	October 2018	October 2019	October 2019
Pixel	October 2018	October 2019	October 2019

Roadmap for the Update Eligibility of Pixel Devices

How to update your Google Pixel devices with the September 2021 Security Update?

Google is pushing its September 2021 Security Patch updates globally. The users will receive a notification on the same when it's available.

Once the update is available on your device, you can head over to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update section to update your Pixel device with the latest Security Update.

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