The second week of November will end in about three days, and Google has yet to release this month’s update for compatible Pixel phones. That’s likely to change soon, with Verizon accidentally releasing the release notes for this month’s security patch.
Google typically holds back major features for its quarterly feature drop. With its monthly updates, Google focuses on fixing reported security vulnerabilities and squashing notable bugs. The October update for Pixels was relatively minor. In comparison, the upcoming November release appears to contain many more bug fixes.
Below is the full changelog that Verizon accidentally released and has since revoked. People at The Droid’s Life however, I managed to save a copy.
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Audio
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Fixed an issue that caused occasional system instability and performance slowdowns under certain conditions.
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Devices: Pixel Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro/XL, Pixel 9, Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8
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Battery and charging
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General improvements to battery charging and usage.
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Devices: All
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Camera
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Fixed an issue that caused photos taken with UW and telephoto lenses to exhibit a rainbow-like color pattern in certain conditions.
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Devices: Pixel 10 Pro/XL, Pixel 10, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro/XL, Pixel 9
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Frame
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Fixed an issue that prevented some apps from loading under certain conditions.
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Fixed an issue where webcam mode did not work correctly with connected devices under certain conditions.
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Devices: All
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Security
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The current software update provides the latest Android security fixes for your device.
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Devices: All
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Verizon had also accidentally released the changelog for the October release in advance.
Google skipped the October update for the Pixel 6 family. And it could still happen with this month’s release. Verizon’s update list only includes build numbers for the Pixel 8 to Pixel 10 and Pixel 7a lines. With the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro missing, it’s possible that Verizon simply doesn’t have the complete information yet.
A surprise feature?
Google could surprise us with a feature in November. A leak indicates that this month’s Pixel update could add support for one-click theme packs. This isn’t mentioned in Verizon’s release notes, however.
Nonetheless, with the November release notes leaked, Google is expected to release the update today (November 11) or later this week.
