Google is currently rolling out the March 2024 Feature Drop update to eligible Pixel phones. The update brings the March 2024 security patch update. According to the changelog, about 38 bugs were fixed, with Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro getting 30 fixes.
Google has resolved some issues affecting Pixel phone users. These bug fixes and improvements are across different categories, which include Apps, Assistant, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Media, Sensors, System, Telephony, User Interface, and Wi-Fi.
The update is rolling out for the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold. It has a build number AP1A.240305.019.A1 and weighs 620MB. We recommend downloading over Wi-Fi to avoid additional costs.
March 2024 security patch update for Pixel phones changelog
Use the below device key to interprete the March 2024 security patch update for Pixel phones changelog;
[1] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro
*[3] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[4] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[5] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet
*[6] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[7] Pixel 7a
*[8] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[9] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[10] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Tablet
*[11] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[12] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[13] Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[14] Pixel Tablet
Apps
- General improvements for stability and performance with certain system apps *[4]
Assistant
- Fix for assistant not responding to verbal commands in certain conditions *[11]
Biometrics
- General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[3]
Bluetooth
- Fix for audio quality issue with connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions *[3]
- Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions *[6]
Camera
- Fix for issue causing camera to stop functioning in certain conditions *[8]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for brightness changes in photo and video under certain conditions *[8]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing display to turn green in certain conditions *[8]
- General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions *[11]
Framework
- Fix for issue in launching Google Play store app under certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue in using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions *[3]
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[6]
Media
- Fix for issue in playing video on Google TV under certain conditions *[5]
Sensors
- Fix for issue causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions *[3]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions *[2]
System
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[1]
Telephony
- Fix for issue in routing calls to connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions *[9]
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when WiFi icon shows during an ongoing call after WiFi is disabled. *[2]
- Fix for issue unable to make or receive calls occasionally in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue with mobile data not switching correctly in certain conditions *[2]
- Fix for issue with voice distortion when making calls *[7]
User Interface
- Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions *[3]
- Fix for issue causing game dashboard to stop functioning under certain conditions *[9]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible *[4]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to get stuck or go dark *[12]
- Dix for issue with animations during transitions in certain conditions*[13]
- Fix for issue with incorrect app icons showing under certain conditions *[6]
- Fix for issue with incorrect internet connection status during transitions in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for issue with the notification color theme in certain conditions *[10]
- Fix for taskbar icons and navigation buttons not working in certain conditions *[14]
- General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations *[4]
- General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions *[8]
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for WiFi connection stability and performance in certain conditions*[11]
