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/CT: December 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
Source: OTA Files, Factory Images, Security Bulletin, Pixel Bulletin