Android August 14 security patch fixes vulnerabilities on Pixel devices
Android 14 August Security Patch for Pixel smartphones was rolled out by Google on Tuesday. The update is said to bring crucial security fixes for discovered vulnerabilities ranging from high to critical, while also improving performance stability with bug fixes for screen flickering and bootloop issues. It has been rolling out for Pixel smartphones, including the latest Pixel 8 series, as well as older devices.
Android August 14 Security Patch Details
According to According to the Pixel Update bulletin for August, the security patch brings fixes for multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could lead to “local escalation of privilege” without requiring additional execution privileges. Google says it fixed 11 security vulnerabilities with the August 1 patch, while the August 5 patch fixes 35 vulnerabilities in total.
August security patch now available on Pixel smartphones
According to the changelog, it fixes an issue that caused the screen to flicker under certain conditions. Additionally, the boot loop issue after factory resetting the handset is also said to have been patched. There are also improvements to the user interface (UI), specifically when switching from a user with a lock screen set to another user without one.
The August Security Patch can be downloaded on Pixel smartphones as an over-the-air (OTA) update, in addition to being available via factory and OTA images on the Android website. The rollout began just a day after the company released the August 2024 Security Patch for its smartwatches: the Pixel Watch and Watch 2.
List of compatible devices
According to Google, the August Security Patch has been released for Pixel smartphones, ranging from the newest devices to older Pixel devices. The list of devices receiving the update includes:
- Google Pixel 8a
- Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Google Pixel 8
- Google Pixel Fold
- Google Pixel Tablet
- Google Pixel 7a
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Google Pixel 7
- Google Pixel 6a
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 5a
Gadgets 360 staff was able to verify the availability of the update on the Pixel smartphone. The update is being rolled out gradually and users who haven’t received it yet may be able to download it on their devices in the coming days.
