Google Pixel March 2024 update: Here's everything you need to know

Google has released the monthly Pixel software update for March 2024 with tons of bug fixes and general improvements. This update is rolling out to all supported Pixel devices running Android 14 and will continue over the next week in phases.

You will receive a notification once the OTA is available for your device. To update manually, head over to the phone Settings > System > System Update. For US Carriers, this update will begin rolling out next week.

Check out the full update changelog:

Apps

• General improvements for stability and performance with certain system apps (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)

Assistant

• Fix for assistant not responding to verbal commands in certain conditions (Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro)

Biometrics

• General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above)

Bluetooth

• Fix for audio quality issue with connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above)
• Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet)

Camera

• Fix for issue causing camera to stop functioning in certain conditions (Pixel 7/7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8/8 Pro)

Display & Graphics

• Fix for brightness changes in photo and video under certain conditions (Pixel 7/7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8/8 Pro)
• Fix for issue occasionally causing display to turn green in certain conditions (Pixel 7/7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8/8 Pro)
• General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions (Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro)

Framework

• Fix for issue in launching Google Play store app under certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue in using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above)
• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet)

Media

• Fix for issue in playing video on Google TV under certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Tablet)

Sensors

• Fix for issue causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above)
• Fix for issue occasionally causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions (Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro)

System

• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions (Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)

Telephony

• Fix for issue in routing calls to connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions (Pixel 7 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue occasionally occurring when WiFi icon shows during an ongoing call after WiFi is disabled. (Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro)
• Fix for issue unable to make or receive calls occasionally in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue with mobile data not switching correctly in certain conditions (Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro)
• Fix for issue with voice distortion when making calls (Pixel 7a)

User Interface

• Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above)
• Fix for issue causing game dashboard to stop functioning under certain conditions (Pixel 7 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to get stuck or go dark (Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue with animations during transitions in certain conditions (Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet)
• Fix for issue with incorrect app icons showing under certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet)
• Fix for issue with incorrect internet connection status during transitions in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue with the notification color theme in certain conditions (Pixel 7 and above | Pixel Tablet)
• Fix for taskbar icons and navigation buttons not working in certain conditions (Pixel Tablet)
• General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations (Pixel 6 and above | Pixel Fold)
• General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions (Pixel 7/7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8/8 Pro)

Wi-Fi

• General improvements for WiFi connection stability and performance in certain conditions (Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro)