Google Rolls Out Critical December Update for Pixel Smartphones, Addressing Widespread bugs
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Google is actively deploying a vital software update for its Pixel smartphone lineup, aiming to resolve a meaningful number of persistent issues impacting user experience. This monthly patch, described by some as “lifesaving,” is strongly recommended for all Pixel owners.
The December update arrives as a new Pixel feature geared towards workplace productivity faces scrutiny, but the immediate focus remains on stabilizing the core smartphone experience. According to a company release, the update is “packed with fixes aimed at putting an end to thorny bugs which are poisoning users’ lives.”
Addressing Key Pain Points: What’s Fixed?
The manufacturer has prioritized several high-impact issues, notably a frustrating problem with the battery icon displaying inaccurate information – either an empty bar or a question mark – instead of the remaining charge. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the fixes included in the December update:
Battery
- Fixed an issue where the battery icon was displaying an empty battery or a question mark instead of the actual charge level.
- Corrected a bug where setting the battery charge limit to 80% was inaccurate under certain conditions.
Bluetooth
- Addressed a bug that occasionally prevented connections with specific Bluetooth devices or accessories.
display and Graphics
- Fixed an issue resulting in flickering or a black screen.
- Resolved an issue causing the screen to occasionally hang or freeze.
- corrected a bug causing the screen to unexpectedly drop in brightness, requiring a restart to restore normal levels.
- Fixed an issue where the screen was not instantly responsive when unlocking from the always-on display.
- Addressed an issue impacting the internal screen of Foldable Pixels during gameplay.
Software Framework
- Fixed a bug that could cause a memory shortage when splash screens failed to close properly.
- Improved the stability of Picture-in-Picture mode when switching views.
Telephony
- Resolved issues causing instability and intermittent malfunctions in the emergency call feature.
Tactile
- Fixed issues preventing fingerprint unlocking under certain conditions.
Software Interface
- Corrected an issue that could cause the keyboard to flicker or not appear when searching the app drawer.
- Fixed a bug displaying a white screen when launching Google Home commands.
- Resolved an issue causing the screen to freeze when using gesture navigation or switching apps.
- Fixed a bug where message notification sounds were not playing.
- Addressed an issue preventing swipe up gestures from triggering preview or quitting apps.
- Corrected a bug that could cause the system interface to crash when using the home buttons in notifications.
Which Pixel Models Are Eligible?
The rollout of the December update has begun and will continue in phases over the coming days. Google is hoping to avoid a repeat of the issues experienced with the May update,which reportedly caused battery drain and overheating on some Pixel devices. The following models will receive the December update:
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Users are advised to install the update as soon as it becomes available to benefit from the numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements.
