Google has released the April security patch for its compatible Pixel and Nexus devices. Apart from fixing some critical vulnerabilities, the April security patch fixes plenty of bugs and issues found in the Pixel 2 and its XL brother.
If you are interested in the vulnerabilities fixed by Google in the April security update, make sure to check the April Security Bulletin. And if you are a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL owner, here’s everything that the April patch fixes or improves.
The improvements include fixing the unreliable swipe up gesture to open the lock screen, improved fingerprint scanner performance and Wi-Fi stability, VoLTE improvements for certain carriers, and more. Google is also claiming a reduction in battery drain which should help improve the overall battery life of the handset. Google does not usually fix so many issues with its security release so the April security release is more like a maintenance release with some important bug fixes.
| A-35963245 | Performance | Enable Assisted Dialing support | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-37681923 A-68215016 |
Logging | Improve anomaly detection metrics | All |
| A-63908720 | Logging | Improve diskstats logging | All |
| A-64101451 | Performance | Improve handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during Emergency calls on certain carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64586126 | Camera | Improve microvideo performance in Google Camera | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64610438 | Performance | Reduce delays upon opening specific apps | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65175134 | Video | Improve decoding of certain video streams | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-65347520 | Performance | Improve fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situations | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65490850 | UI | Adjust notifications when entering or exiting Wi-Fi coverage during a video call | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65509134 | Connectivity | Enable IMS911 on certain networks | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-66951771 | Logging | Detect Wi-Fi Passport statistics for developers | All |
| A-66957450 | Performance | Improve lock screen performance | All |
| A-67094673 | Logging | Improve start time logging | All |
| A-67589241 | Performance | Improve magnetic sensor performance on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67593274 | Battery | Reduce battery drain after modem issues | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67634615 | Stability | Improve modem stability on Pixel and Pixel 2 phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67750231 | UI | Adjust Call Forwarding UI | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67774904 | Connectivity | Improve multi-calling performance over Wi-Fi | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67777512 | Connectivity | Improve data connectivity for T-Mobile users in parts of Australia | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67882977 | Certification | Update certification | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-68150449 A-68059359 A-69797741 A-69378640 A-68824279 |
Stability | Improve Wi-Fi stability on Pixel 2 phones | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68217064 | Performance | Improve handover to Wi-Fi Calling in low-coverage areas | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68398312 | Performance | Improve conference call performance over Wifi | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68671462 | Connectivity | Improve VoLTE performance for some carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68841424 | Connectivity | Adjust APN updating behavior | All |
| A-68863351 | UI | Improve settings app icons | All |
| A-68923696 A-68922470 A-68940490 |
Certification | Upgrade certificates to ensure continued service. | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68931709 | Developer | Add methods to PeerHandle API for developers | All |
| A-68959671 | Connectivity | Update Verizon Service APK for Pixel phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69003183 | Logging | Improve Wi-Fi and RPM logging | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69017578 A-68138080 A-68205105 A-70731000 A-69574837 A-68474108 A-70406781 |
Connectivity, Performance | Improve connectivity and performance on certain carrier networks | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69064494 | Performance | Improve notification listening apps | All |
| A-69152057 | Connectivity | Address call forwarding issue. | All |
| A-69209000 | Connectivity | Improve internet connectivity on Pixel 2 on certain WiFi networks | Pixel 2 |
| A-69238007 A-68202289 A-69334308 |
Connectivity | Adjust APN settings | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69261367 A-70512352 |
Messaging | Improve MMS messaging performance on certain carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69275204 | Battery | Adjust battery learned capacity increment and decrement limits | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69334266 | Connectivity | Change voice domain to CS for certain carriers | Pixel XL |
| A-69475609 | Performance | Adjust timeouts for Phone App | All |
| A-69672417 | Stability | Improve stability for Pixel 2 devices in certain parts of Canada | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69848394 A-68275646 |
Performance | Improve instant Apps performance | All |
| A-69870527 | UI | Improve indicators for emergency call connectivity | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70045970 | Battery | Optimize search logic to improve battery performance. | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70094083 A-70094701 |
Battery | Improve battery logging for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70214869 | GPS | Improve GPS Time performance on Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70338906 | Audio | Improve audio speaker performance during phone calls | All |
| A-70398372 | UI | Adjust advanced calling settings for Verizon | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70576351 | Connectivity | Change to prioritize certain bands | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70580873 A-70912923 A-71497259 |
Connectivity | Improve in-call performance for some carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70815434 | Connectivity | Improve network performance on Simyo carrier | Nexus 5X |
| A-71708302 | Logging | Improve connectivity metrics | All |
| A-71983424 | Performance | Improve experience switching between LTE and Wifi | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-72119809 | Connectivity | Improve data performance for devices with certain SIM cards | All |
| A-72175011 | Logging | Improve autofill logging | All |
| A-72797728 A-71599119 |
Logging | Improve internal troubleshooting tools | All |
| A-72871435 | Logging | Improve network logging | All |
The OTA and factory images are already live on Google’s website, though you can manually pull the OTA update on your device as well since the ‘Check for updates’ button is no longer broken.
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