Like last month with QPR2, the Android 13 April security patch for the Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro was delayed, but is now rolling out after a week-long delay.
- Pixel 7 April update fixes Bluetooth unpairing, improves Macro Focus
- Pixel Watch April 2023 update rolling out
Top comment by Mark Hackl
It seems my recent update to TQ2A.230405.003.E has caused a problem with the speech-to-text functionality with the phone's microphone on my Pixel 7 Pro. While the onboard microphone still functions during phone calls, it is no longer working for voice typing, Google Assistant, or the Recorder app. Fortunately, I am able to use the dictation features with these applications when using an external mic from either wired or wireless headsets.
After contacting Google's support team, I was referred to one of their warranty centers, but unfortunately, they were unable to provide a resolution to the issue. Since it appears to be a software problem, I reluctantly decided to factory reset my phone, but this did not fix the issue either. At this point, I am left with no other option but to wait for a software update to address the problem.
There are 29 security issues resolved in the Android 13 April patch dated 2023-04-01 and 39 for 2023-04-05. Vulnerabilities range from moderate to critical.
In the most recent Android Security & Privacy Year in Review, Google notes that “no critical security vulnerabilities affecting the Android platform were publicly disclosed without a security update or mitigation available for Android devices.” Additionally, there was an 84% year-over-year jump in security patches during Q4 2018 compared to the prior year.
The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists 18 additional security fixes. Tensor-powered phones are on an .E1 variant, but only the Pixel 4a-5a are seeing carrier builds this month.
- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6a: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6: TQ2A.230405.003.E1 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5a: TQ2A.230405.003 — Factory Image — OTA
- T-Mobile & MVNOs, Google Fi (US) — TQ2A.230405.003.A2 — Factory Image — OTA
- TELUS (CA) — TQ2A.230405.003.B2 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5: TQ2A.230405.003 — Factory Image — OTA
- T-Mobile & MVNOs, Google Fi (US) — TQ2A.230405.003.A2 — Factory Image — OTA
- TELUS (CA) — TQ2A.230405.003.B2 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a 5G: TQ2A.230405.003 — Factory Image — OTA
- T-Mobile & MVNOs, Google Fi (US) — TQ2A.230405.003.A2 — Factory Image — OTA
- TELUS (CA) — TQ2A.230405.003.B2 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a: TQ2A.230405.003 — Factory Image — OTA
- TELUS (CA) — TQ2A.230405.003.B2 — Factory Image — OTA
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