Android 15 November patch brings several fixes to the Pixel 9

Eligible Google Pixel devices received the first stable build of Android 15 last month. Now, a few weeks later, Google is rolling out a new update, this time focused on fixing reported bugs. The Android 15 November 2024 security patch is now available via OTA and for sideloading.

The list of Pixel devices compatible with the new firmware includes all those that received Android 15. These are all Google Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 all the way up to the Google Pixel 9 series. Google is releasing the update on an unusual date, as it typically releases monthly patches on the first Monday of each month. In any case, the company has already broken some traditions this year. Let’s remember the early release of the Pixel 9 series, which did not come with Android 15 out of the box.

Bugs fixed in the Android 15 November 2024 security patch for Pixel phones

The Android 15 November 2024 security patch includes a number of bug fixes to ensure a stable user experience. The changelog says that the company made some adjustments to animations for smoother transitions on all Pixel models. The update also includes a fix for a problem exclusive to the Google Pixel 8a. The problem in question caused “screen brightness flickering under certain conditions.”

The entire Pixel 9 series, including the foldable model, is getting fixes to multiple issues. The list includes Bluetooth range problems under certain conditions, “camera tilt when zooming between cameras under certain conditions,” the appearance of white dots on the screen under certain conditions, “Adaptive brightness” not activating when it should, and the keyboard’s “dismiss” button sometimes not working when tapped.

You can manually download the update if the OTA isn’t available yet

Pixel 9 device users will especially appreciate the fix for the white dots on the screen. Surely many of them who experienced it feared potential hardware failures. The fix available to the Bluetooth range will also be useful for a more stable experience. You can check the availability of the update in the Settings menu of your Pixel phone. If it is not yet available and you do not want to wait, you can manually download the factory image or the OTA file for sideloading.