[Update: 2016 Pixel] December patches for Google devices out: Pixel 3 memory management issues addressed

It’s the first Monday of December and the last month of 2018. Google’s monthly security updates are here.

Update 12/5, 9:10 PM/CTDecember patches for the 2016 Pixels are here.

The new build numbers for devices on the December update are as follows:

  • Pixel 3, 3 XL: PQ1A.181205.006
  • Pixel 2, 2 XL: PQ1A.181205.002
  • Pixel C: OPM8.181205.001
  • Nexus 5X/6P: OPM7.181205.001

Unfortunately, 2016 Pixels are left out of the day-one update yet again while the Nexus 5X and 6P, despite reaching EOL last month, got the update. Essential is also rolling out the December update:

  • PH-1: PPR1.181005.099

Based on user reports, this update seems to fix the memory management issues plaguing Pixel 3 devices. Also detailed was a long list of bug fixes for Google devices:

Category Improvements Devices
Performance Improved memory performance in certain circumstances Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Camera Improved camera capture performance Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Pixel Stand Improved notification visibility when using Pixel Stand Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Android Auto Improved Android Auto compatibility Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Camera Adjusted autofocus behavior Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Pixel Stand Improved hotword performance when using Pixel Stand Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Display Improved Always On Display triggering Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Audio Improved USB-C Audio accessory detection Pixel 3 XL
Bluetooth Adjusted volume behavior when toggling Bluetooth Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Android Auto Improved audio performance for when using Android Auto in certain vehicles Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Media Improved contouring on HDR color on certain media apps Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Camera Improved camera shutter performance Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Performance Improve unlocking performance when using Bluetooth Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

Update 12/5, 9:10 PM/CT: After a one-day delay, the December security patches for the 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL phones are finally here and rolling out now. Below are the new build numbers:

  • Pixel XL, Pixel: PQ1A.181205.002.A1

End of Update

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