What’s fixed for Pixel 9 with Android 15 October security patch

The Android 15 October security patch is rolling out for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold. There are Pixel fixes across Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & graphics, Framework, System, Telephony, and User Interface with this update.

There are 9 security issues resolved in the Android 14 October patch dated 2024-10-01 and 19 for 2024-10-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical. The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists 29 additional security fixes.

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

Global

• Pixel 6: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 6 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 6a: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 7: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 7 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 7a: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel Tablet: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel Fold: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 8: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 8 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 8a: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9 Pro XL: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: AP3A.241005.015

There are also carrier-specific builds (.A2) for Google Fi in the US.

Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 15 October security patch changelog:

*[1] 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, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a

*[3] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL

*[4] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

*[5] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a

*[6] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL

*[7] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

*[8] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Tablet

*[9] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL

*[10] Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Battery & Charging

• Fix for issue occasionally causing device to reboot*[2]
• General improvements for charging and battery usage*[3]

Biometrics

• Fix for issue in face unlock stability in certain conditions*[8]

Bluetooth

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories*[7]

Camera

• General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions*[7]

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue with gray shade in inner display screen under certain conditions*[10]
• General improvements for stability or performance with certain system apps*[7]
• General improvements to display stability*[9]

Framework

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing apps to access media files*[7]

System

• Fix for system stability and performance in certain conditions*[1]

Telephony

• Fix for Adaptive Connectivity Services stability and performance in certain conditions*[6]
• General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions*[5,9]

User Interface

• Fix for issue causing incorrect Android icons are displayed in certain conditions*[1]
• Fix for issue with Assistant launch animation on the lock screen*[7]
• Fix for issue with home button stops responding in certain conditions*[3]
• Fix for issue with incoming call notifications in certain conditions*[3]
• Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions*[7]
• Fix for performance and stability improvements in certain UI transitions and animations*[3]
• General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations*[1]