Google Pixel April 2024 update released: Here's what's new

Google has started rolling out the April 2024 security update to all supported Pixel devices running Android 14. Starting Tuesday, the rollout will continue over the next week in phases, depending on carrier and device.

The update is available for Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.

The Google Pixel April 2024 update includes the following bug fixes and improvements for Pixel devices:

Biometrics

• Fix for issue causing black screen to appear when unlocking screen in certain conditions (Pixel 5a (5G))

Camera

• Fix for camera stability under certain conditions when switching between different zooms (Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold)
• Fix for issue with black halo artifacts appearing under certain conditions in the viewfinder upon transitioning from photo to video mode at 1x zoom (Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8)
• Fix for issue where users are unable to re-expose image after tapping anywhere on the viewfinder (Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8)

This month's release also addresses many security vulnerabilities, with severity ranging from critical to high. More details about these vulnerabilities can be found in the Android Security Bulletin.