Google rolls out March 2024 software update to Pixels with bug fixes and improvements،
In addition to the March 2024 Pixel Feature Drop which began rolling out today with new features for Pixel phones, watches and tablets, Google has also started rolling out its March 2024 Monthly Software Update (build AP1A.240305.019.A1) for eligible Pixel devices.
The update includes a fairly lengthy changelog of fixes and improvements for supported Pixels running Android 14. Supported devices include the Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel. Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Pixel Update March 2024 Changelog:
- apps: General improvements for stability and performance with certain system applications
- Assistant: Fixed assistant not responding to verbal commands under certain conditions
- Biometrics: General improvements to fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions
- Bluetooth:
- Fixed an audio quality issue with connected Bluetooth devices under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue preventing Bluetooth from working under certain conditions
- Camera: Fixed an issue preventing the camera from working in certain conditions
- Display and graphics:
- Fixed brightness changes in photos and videos in certain conditions
- Fixed an issue causing the display to occasionally turn green under certain conditions
- General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions
- Frame:
- Fixed an issue launching the Google Play Store app under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions
- General improvements for system stability and performance under certain conditions
- Media: Fixed an issue with video playing on Google TV under certain conditions
- Sensors:
- Fixed an issue causing vibration to stop on new text under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue sometimes causing vibration to stop on new text under certain conditions
- System: General improvements for system stability and performance under certain conditions
- Telephony:
- Fixed an issue routing calls to connected Bluetooth devices under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue occasionally occurring when the WiFi icon is displayed during an active call after turning off WiFi.
- Fixed an issue where occasional calls could not be made or received under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with mobile data not switching correctly under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with voice distortion during calls
- User interface:
- Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions
- Fixed an issue preventing the game dashboard from working under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused Home screen icons to appear invisible
- Fixed an issue causing the wallpaper to sometimes become stuck or dark
- Fixed an issue with animations during transitions under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with incorrect app icons being displayed under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with incorrect internet connection status during transitions under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with layouts and animations during transitions under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with notification color theme under certain conditions
- Fixed taskbar icons and navigation buttons not working under certain conditions
- General performance and stability improvements to some UI transitions and animations
- General performance improvements in some UI transitions
- Wireless: General improvements to WiFi connection stability and performance under certain conditions
The rollout begins today, but as is usual with Google updates, it will continue in stages over the next week. If your Pixel device is carrier locked in the US, your update won't arrive until after next week. As usual, this will be available OTA (over-the-air) and will be checked manually by going to Settings > System > Software Updates > Check for Update.
