We just lately identified that
Google may need returned to its earlier objective of pushing out its month-to-month updates on the primary Monday of each month. However this Monday was a vacation (New 12 months’s Day) and so Google waited till at this time
to launch the primary replace of the 12 months for eligible Pixel handsets which incorporates the Pixel 5a,
Pixel 6,
Pixel 6 Professional,
Pixel 6a,
Pixel 7,
Pixel 7 Professional,
Pixel 7a,
Pixel Fold,
Pixel Pill,
Pixel 8, and
Pixel 8 Professional.
Google says that “the January 2024 replace contains bug fixes and enhancements for Pixel customers.” The record contains an replace to the digital camera app on all eligible Pixel handsets together with the Pixel Fold that comprises a repair to cease cameras on these Pixel gadgets from crashing underneath sure situations.
Right this moment’s replace ought to repair a problem inflicting flashing black screens to look when taking part in video on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional
The remaining three fixes take care of the Person Interface. One, for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional, will repair a problem that causes customers to see a flashing black display when taking part in video underneath sure situations. One bug repair for Pixel Pill customers solely will eliminate a problem that prevented them from exiting SetupWizard in sure situations. Lastly, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Professional, and Pixel Fold customers acquired a repair to exterminate a bug that turned the house display wallpaper black underneath sure situations.
The replace contains safety patch ranges 2024-01-01 and 2024-01-05. To put in the replace, Pixel customers ought to go to Settings > System > System Replace.
The software program variations being launched embody:
World
Pixel 5a (5G): UQ1A.240105.002
Pixel 6: UQ1A.240105.002
Pixel 6 Professional: UQ1A.240105.002
Pixel 6a: UQ1A.240105.002
Pixel 7: UQ1A.240105.004
Pixel 7 Professional: UQ1A.240105.004
Pixel 7a: UQ1A.240105.004
Pixel Pill: UQ1A.240105.002
Pixel Fold: UQ1A.240105.004
Pixel 8: UQ1A.240105.004
Pixel 8 Professional: UQ1A.240105.004
Verizon
Pixel 7: UQ1A.240105.004.A1
Pixel 7 Professional: UQ1A.240105.004.A1
Pixel 7a: UQ1A.240105.004.A1
Pixel Fold: UQ1A.240105.004.A1
Pixel 8: UQ1A.240105.004.A1
Pixel 8 Professional: UQ1A.240105.004.A1
The small January replace follows the December Pixel Function Drop aka
Android 14 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Launch). Following the subsequent Pixel 14 replace (anticipated on Monday, February fifth) we must always see one other large Pixel Function Drop (
Android 14 QPR2) launched in March, probably on March 4th.
