Android 14 February security patch: Here's what Pixel has to offer

Android 14 February security patch for pixel devices brushes away a total of 15 security issues

Edward Collins - Feb 06, 2024

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The streak of yearly system update is retaining with frequent platform-wide releases of Android as the Android 14 release for Google's Pixel lineup — including Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro — has eventually made its way to where it belongs: Android devices.

However, what needs to be paid heed to is that rolled out security patch is the Quarterly Platform Release 1 (QPR1) and not QPR2 for the Android 14 update.

The security update has brushed away a total of 15 security issues in the Android 14 February patch dated 2024-02-01 and 31 for 2024-02-05 with the severity ranging from high to critical. Meanwhile, the over-the-air (OTA) security patch for the Pixel 8 weighs 26.27 MB.

Moreover, the latest security bulletin includes seven additional fixes, with separate Pixel 7 – Pixel 8 Pro builds for Verizon and SoftBank.

The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have gotten “stability and performance” refinements in their camera and Wi-Fi (in certain conditions). On top of that, there’s also a “Fix for display getting corrupted in certain conditions.”

Similarly, the Pixel Fold gets an outer display fix, while all devices benefit from a “Fix for stability or performance with certain third party apps.”

In the same way, the Pixel Fold received an update for its outer display, and all devices get a "Fix for stability or performance with certain third party apps."