Google Pixel Phones Getting February 2021 Update

Google Pixel phones are receiving February 2021 security update. This update will bring some bug fixes and patches for several vulnerabilities. Google today published the February 2021 Android Security Bulletin. It mentions the February 2021 security update for Pixel phones. Moreover, this update is available for Pixel 3 and beyond. It will roll out in phases for smartphones. However, it means not every Pixel phone owner will receive it immediately.

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Google Pixel February 2021 Update

The Google Pixel Security Update for February 2021 fixes a sensor issue and touchscreen issues on the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5. On the other hand, the vulnerabilities that have patched range from high to critical severity. Additionally, fixes present in the update include an issue that prevents certain sensors from being detected at startup. Moreover, this fix is available for all smartphones.

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As we know, users of Google Pixel, especially 4a 5G complained of touchscreen issues after the December 2020 update. Google said that these will address in the next update. However, the January update did not fix the issues for users. Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 will get a fix for the touchscreen issues. This issue led to unresponsive navigation buttons, edge taps, and others.

Now, the February update that carries “further tuning and improvements for touch experience” will address these issues in the Google Pixel phones. Additionally, the security patches resolve Android runtime, framework, media framework, system, Google Play system, Kernel components, and Qualcomm components.

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These vulnerabilities range from high to critical severity, with a critical one present in the media framework that could have allowed a remote hacker to execute an arbitrary code. A critical vulnerability was also present in the system, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm closed-source components.

Google says this over-the-air (OTA) update is rolling out in phases on carriers and phones. If you want to check for the update manually, head to Settings > System > Advanced > System update and you should see the update here, if it has been released for your Pixel phone.