Android 14 August security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel

While we wait for Android 15 to hit stable, the Android 14 August security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a. This release came a day later than expected, while the Pixel Watch update was yesterday.

There are 11 security issues resolved in the Android 14 August patch dated 2024-08-01 and 35 for 2024-08-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical.

The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists five additional security fixes, with just global builds.

The factory and OTA images are now live, along with the on-device update.

Global

Telus

• Pixel 8:               AP2A.240805.005.D1
• Pixel 8 Pro:        AP2A.240805.005,D1
• Pixel 8a:             AP2A.240805.005.E1

Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 14 August security patch changelog:

*[1] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a,  Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet

*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a 

*[3] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8

*[4] Pixel 8

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue with screen brightness flickering under certain conditions *[3]
• General improvements for display performance and stability in certain conditions *[4]

System

• Fix for issue occasionally causing devices to be in a reboot loop after factory reset in certain conditions *[2]

User Interface

• Fix for stability issues when switching from a user without a screen lock, to a user with a screen lock under certain conditions *[1]