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

Abner Li | Aug 6 2024 - 11:10 am PT

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

Pixel 8a: AP2A.240805.005.A1 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 8 Pro: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 8: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel Fold: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel Tablet: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 7a: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 7: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 6a: AP2A.240805.005.F1 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: AP2A.240805.005.F1 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 6: AP2A.240805.005.F1 — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 5a: AP2A.240805.005 — Factory Image — OTA

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