Google is finally pushing the much-awaited Android 14 QPR2 update along with the latest March 2024 security patch level for eligible Pixel devices. But it seems that the current generation Google Pixel 8 series with March 2024 security update is getting a huge changelog.
Both the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models are receiving plenty of bug fixes and improvements that can be useful for every Pixel 8 lineup owner. As per the update changelog, there are almost 34 fixes and improvements that came out with this Android 14 QPR2 update for multiple categories.
It includes Apps, Display, Assistant, Bluetooth, Biometrics, Camera, Media, User Interface, Framework, Sensors, System, Calling, Wi-Fi, and more. This update also brings several fixes for other Pixel models respectively. You can check out the update changelog below.
Android 14 QPR2 Changelog:
Apps
- General improvements for stability and performance with certain system apps [4]
Assistant
- Fix for assistant not responding to verbal commands in certain conditions [11]
Biometrics
- General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions [3]
Bluetooth
- Fix for audio quality issue with connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions [3]
- Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions [6]
Camera
- Fix for issue causing camera to stop functioning in certain conditions [8]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for brightness changes in photo and video under certain conditions [8]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing display to turn green in certain conditions [8]
- General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions [11]
Framework
- Fix for issue in launching Google Play store app under certain conditions [4]
- Fix for issue in using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions [3]
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions [6]
Media
- Fix for issue in playing video on Google TV under certain conditions [5]
Sensors
- Fix for issue causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions [3]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions [2]
System
- General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions [1]
Telephony
- Fix for issue in routing calls to connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions [9]
- Fix for issue occasionally occurring when WiFi icon shows during an ongoing call after WiFi is disabled. [2]
- Fix for issue unable to make or receive calls occasionally in certain conditions [4]
- Fix for issue with mobile data not switching correctly in certain conditions [2]
- Fix for issue with voice distortion when making calls [7]
User Interface
- Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions [3]
- Fix for issue causing game dashboard to stop functioning under certain conditions [9]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible [4]
- Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to get stuck or go dark [12]
- Fix for issue with animations during transitions in certain conditions [13]
- Fix for issue with incorrect app icons showing under certain conditions [6]
- Fix for issue with incorrect internet connection status during transitions in certain conditions [4]
- Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions [4]
- Fix for issue with the notification color theme in certain conditions [10]
- Fix for taskbar icons and navigation buttons not working in certain conditions [14]
- General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations [4]
- General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions [8]
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for WiFi connection stability and performance in certain conditions [11]
Applicable to the Respective Pixel Models
The update changelog fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices. You can check the numbering to understand which fix or improvement is applicable for which models. Some fixes may be carrier or region-specific.
[1] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro
[3] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
[4] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
[5] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet
[6] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
[7] Pixel 7a
[8] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
[9] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
[10] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Tablet
[11] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
[12] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
[13] Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
[14] Pixel Tablet
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Users are already getting the OTA update on several models containing from 132MB to 152MB file sizes. However, if you’re not receiving the OTA update, make sure your handset is enrolled for the beta program.
Then go to Settings > System > Software updates > System update. Once available, tap on Download and Install to get it installed. Don’t forget to restart the device to apply changes.
Alternatively, you can manually sideload the OTA file or flash the factory images from the official repository of Android.
