Quickly at the time, Google released October OTA files and Pixels' factory images, as well as its Android general security bulletin for the month. At the same time, Verizon now distributes all patches to Pixel users. This is the second update of Android 9 Pie and this time there is no pixel security patch, but only a few functional fixes, including what might ultimately be a fix for the bug of 2016 fast loading of pixels.

The new version is available for first- and second-generation pixels and comes with a Telus-only variant (he, Canada). Meanwhile, the system update is already available via Verizon. Note: You will need an unlocked boot loader to install the system image, but you can do it, regardless of the software used by your device. If you prefer not to unlock your boot loader, you can install the OTA files, but that means you must have the current official version.

Below, see the full list of upcoming feature fixes for pixels:

  • Improves the performance of some protected media formats – Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
  • Improves fast charging behavior for Pixel – Pixel, Pixel XL devices
  • Improves stability when using Android Auto – Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
  • Changes the behavior of the call screen when using the navigation in the maps.

Regarding the October security bulletin for non-Pixel devices, Google states that the most serious problem is a critical vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute code in the context of a privileged process. This patch seems to be available for Pixel C, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P as well. As you might have guessed, Essential is already running the security update (at the same time as notch support).

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