Google Pixel Update - January 2022

The monthly software update for January 2022 is out. All supported Pixel devices running Android 12 will receive these software updates starting today, with the exception of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, which will receive the update later this month. It looks like Google is working in the sweat, because they are trying to close all the bugs, since the December update for the sixth series was a week late, and then it was paused due to connectivity problems. Not to mention the fact that the first beta version of Android 12L is still not released for it.

The rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software. 

Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin:

source.android.com/security/bulletin

Software versions

Global

• Pixel 3a (XL):  SQ1A.220105.002
• Pixel 4 (XL):   SQ1A.220105.002
• Pixel 4a:      SQ1A.220105.002
• Pixel 4a (5G): SQ1A.220105.002
• Pixel 5:       SQ1A.220105.002
• Pixel 5a (5G): SQ1A.220105.002
• Pixel 6(Pro): SQ1D.220105.007 

What’s included

The January 2022 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for some notable improvements.

Framework

• Fix for issue causing screen to unlock after missed call when no screen lock is set [Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].

Network & Telephony

• General fixes & improvements for network 
• Fix for issue preventing emergency calls in certain conditions while some third-party apps are installed [Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].

Power

• Fix for issue preventing Pixel Stand setup to start after updating apps in certain conditions [Pixel 4 / XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].

System

• Fix for issue causing incorrect data usage accounting in Network menu on some networks [Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].

User Interface

• Fix for issue causing a black frame to appear when dismissing the Assistant overlay on the lock screen
• Fix for issue causing memory leak in system UI under certain conditions [Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].
• Fix for issue causing navigation bar to be hidden when switching device orientation in certain conditions [Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].
• Fix for issue causing PIP window to render incorrectly for certain apps [Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].

Wi-Fi

• Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi network to drop connection in certain conditions *[Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro].