Latest Google Play System Update
For those who are asking what is the latest Google Play Security Update, now it’s February 1, 2021. We’ve verified it on a Pixel 3a (unlocked) device. It might be different depending upon your device.
Pixel Latest Update – March 2021
Pixel phones are getting March 2021 monthly update on the very first day of the month along with the latest Pixel Feature Drop and Android security patch.
What’s New in Pixel March 2021 Update?
- Latest Android Security Patch (level March 5, 2021)
- Functional Improvements (see full list in the image below)
- Pixel Feature Drop
- New Google Recorder features – Sharing of Recorder files, cloud backup and a dedicated website (recorder.google.com)
- Underwater photography using Kraken Sports Universal Smart Phone Housing. For more information click here.
- Smart Compose in Gboard (English-US only) – Autocomplete your sentences
- Bedtime mode with Pixel stand – New Bedtime screen and redesigned notifications (Available on Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 5)
- 3 New wallpapers to Curated Culture
- Heart and Respiratory rate measurements in Google Fit (This feature will roll out to the eligible Pixel phones next week as mentioned in the Pixel product updates page.)
List of Functional Improvements
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Summary of Features Availability per Device
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The update size is around 156 MB (as seen on Pixel 3a). It may vary depending upon your device.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to March 2021 update.
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: March 5, 2021
- Build: RQ2A.210305.006
- Google Play System Update: February 1, 2021
Build Numbers
Global
Pixel 3 (XL): RQ2A.210305.006
Pixel 3a (XL): RQ2A.210305.006
Pixel 4 (XL): RQ2A.210305.006
Pixel 4a: RQ2A.210305.006
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ2A.210305.006
Pixel 5: RQ2A.210305.006
Virgin UK
Pixel 4a: RQ2A.210305.007
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ2A.210305.007
Pixel 5: RQ2A.210305.007
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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Update – February 2021
February 2021 security update is now available for Pixel 3 (XL), Pixel 3a (XL), Pixel 4 (XL), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5. This update includes February security patch (level Feb 5, 2021) and functional improvements.
There is no any Pixel feature drop this month.
This update addresses below two notable fixes concerning Touch and Sensors.
- Sensor detection on startup of the devices for all currently supported Pixel phones.
- Further tuning and improvements for touch experience on Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5.
The update size is around 15.40 MB (as seen on Pixel 3a). It may vary depending upon your device.
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL won’t get February 2021 update as their update support has ended. December 2020 was the last monthly update for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to February 2021 update.
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: February 5, 2021
- Build: RQ1A.210205.004
- Google Play System Update: December 1, 2020
Build Numbers
Global
Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1A.210205.004
Pixel 3a (XL): RQ1A.210205.004
Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.210205.004
Pixel 4a: RQ1A.210205.004
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.210205.004
Pixel 5: RQ1A.210205.004
Verizon
Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1D.210205.004
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1D.210205.004
Pixel 5: RQ1D.210205.004
T-Mobile
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1C.210205.006
Pixel 5: RQ1C.210205.006
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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Update – January 2021
Google Pixel phones start receiving new year’s first, January 2021, monthly update. This update includes bug fixes and various performance and stability improvements.
Some important fixes like volume level improvements of system sounds on Pixel 5, auto-rotation and auto-brightness response, fix for issue preventing calls on certain MVNO Networks and a few more.
Below image is showing the list of improvements rolled out to the respective devices through this update.
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The update (level January 5, 2021) also addresses all the security vulnerabilities and functional improvements mentioned in the Pixel Update Bulletin (Jan 2021) and Android Security Bulletin (Jan 2021).
The update size is around 32 MB (as seen on Pixel 3a). It may vary depending upon your device.
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL won’t get January 2021 update as their update support has ended. December 2020 was the last monthly update for Pixel 2 (XL).
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to January 2021 update.
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: January 5, 2021
- Build: RQ1A.210105.002
- Google Play System Update: December 1, 2020
Build Numbers
Global
Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1A.210105.003
Pixel 3a (XL): RQ1A.210105.002
Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.210105.003
Pixel 4a: RQ1A.210105.002
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.210105.003
Pixel 5: RQ1A.210105.003
Verizon
Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1D.210105.003
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1D.210105.003
Pixel 5: RQ1D.210105.003
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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Update – December 2020
Pixel December 2020 update is rolling out with the latest Android security patch (December 5, 2020), new Pixel feature drop, battery optimizations and several bug fixes and stability improvements.
December 2020 update includes following new features (Pixel Feature Drop).
- Hold for Me (available in US and English only)
- Extreme Battery Saver
- Screen Sharing in Duo Group Calls
- Adaptive Sound
- Adaptive Connectivity
- Adaptive Charging
- Location Improvements
- Contextual Translation
- Now Playing Playlist Export
- Home Screen Customization
- New Wallpapers
You can check out the feature availability per device in the below table styled image.
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Want to know more about the new features? Click here.
You can also learn more about the new features on your Pixel device using Pixel Tips app. Just make sure your Pixel Tips app is up-to-date or you can update it in the Google Play Store.
The latest security patch level December 5, 2020 contains patches to the security vulnerabilities and functional improvements as mentioned in the Pixel specific update bulletin.
The update is rolling out in phases depending on your device and carrier. Verizon users having pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4a(5G) and Pixel 5 will get the December 2020 update next week starting from 14 December, 2020.
The update size is around 168 MB (as seen on Pixel 3a). It may vary depending upon your device.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to December 2020 update.
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: December 5, 2020
- Build: RQ1A.201205.003
- Google Play System Update: October 1, 2020
Build Numbers
Global
Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1A.201205.003
Pixel 3a (XL): RQ1A.201205.003
Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.201205.008
Pixel 4a: RQ1A.201205.008
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.201205.011
Pixel 5: RQ1A.201205.011
AT&T
Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.201205.008.A1
Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.201205.010
Pixel 5: RQ1A.201205.010
Verizon
Pixel 3 (XL): [Roll out starting the week of 14 December]
Pixel 4a (5G): [Roll out starting the week of 14 December]
Pixel 5: [Roll out starting the week of 14 December]
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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November 2020
November 2020 update is rolling out for Google Pixel phones. This update includes various bug fixes and improvements.
A bug preventing phone calls while using Android Auto has been resolved in this update for Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5. This update also includes some other improvements such as auto-brightness response during outdoor conditions, hidden navigation during full screen media playback, inconsistent touch sounds and touch response with certain screen protectors.
Below is the list of major improvements bundled in this update.
20 issues have been resolved in the November 2020 security patch dated November 1, 2020 and 13 more for the patch level November 5, 2020. For Pixel phones, along with these fixes, security patches for Qualcomm components are also included in this update as mentioned on Pixel Update Bulletin page.
November 2020 Pixel update is not available for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL devices. However, these devices will get their last update next month (December 2020). You can check out Pixel update and support periods here.
The latest Google Play System update is September 1, 2020. We’ll update here once new Google Play System Update is rolled out.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to November 2020 update.
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: November 5, 2020
- Build: RP1A.201105.002
- Google Play System Update: September 1, 2020
November 2020 – Screenshots (Pixel 3a)
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Screenshot taken from Google Pixel 3a
Build Numbers (Global)
Pixel 3 (XL): RP1A.201105.002
Pixel 3a (XL): RP1A.201105.002
Pixel 4 (XL): RP1A.201105.002
Pixel 4a: RP1A.201105.002
NA / US
Pixel 4a (5G): RD1A.201105.003.C1
Pixel 5: RD1A.201105.003.C1
NA / US / Verizon
Pixel 4a (5G): [Rolling out week of 11/9]
Pixel 5: [Rolling out week of 11/9]
NA / Canada
Pixel 4a (5G): RD1A.201105.003.C1
Pixel 5: RD1A.201105.003.C1
EU
Pixel 4a (5G): RD1A.201105.003.B1
Pixel 5: RD1A.201105.003.B1
APAC / AU
Pixel 4a (5G): RD1A.201105.003.A1
Pixel 5: RD1A.201105.003.A1
APAC / Taiwan
Pixel 4a (5G): RD1A.201105.003.C1
Pixel 5: RD1A.201105.003.C1
APAC / Japan
Pixel 4a (5G): RD1A.201105.003
Pixel 5: RD1A.201105.003
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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October 2020
Google Pixel phones are getting October 2020 security update along with many fixes and improvements. This update (security patch level October 5 2020) includes fixes to security vulnerabilities, critical bug fixes and performance & stability improvements.
You can check out below image to know about major improvements included in this update.
The update size is around 20 MB. This update doesn’t include Google Play System Update.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to October 2020 update.
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: October 5, 2020
- Build: RP1A.201005.004
- Google Play System Update: September 1, 2020
October 2020 – Screenshots (Pixel 3a)
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Screenshot taken from Google Pixel 3a
Build Numbers (Global)
Pixel 2 (XL): RP1A.201005.004
Pixel 3 (XL): RP1A.201005.004
Pixel 3a (XL): RP1A.201005.004
Pixel 4 (XL): RP1A.201005.004
Pixel 4a: RP1A.201005.006
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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September 2020
Android 11 stable update is rolling out now for eligible Pixel phones in India also.
September 2020 Android security updates are rolling out to Google Pixel Phones along with Android 11. The update size is around 1.48 GB.
This update (security patch level September 5 2020) includes fixes to security vulnerabilities, functional improvements and performance & stability fixes.
Apart from security vulnerabilities described in the September 2020 Android Security Bulletin, this update also includes functional patches, and security vulnerability patches for Qualcomm components and Qualcomm closed-source components.
The Google Play system got updated to September 1, 2020.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to September 2020 security update (Android 11 update).
- Android Version: 11.0
- Android Security Patch Level: September 5, 2020
- Build: RP1A.200720.009
- Google Play System Update: September 1, 2020
Build Numbers (Global)
Pixel 2 (XL): RP1A.200720.009
Pixel 3 (XL): RP1A.200720.009
Pixel 3a (XL): RP1A.200720.009
Pixel 4 (XL): RP1A.200720.009
Pixel 4a: RP1A.200720.010 (EMEA and SG carriers)
Pixel 4a: RP1A.200720.011 (All carriers except EMEA, SG, IN)
Note: Android 11 and September Security update is now available in India for eligible Pixel phones.
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August 2020
Google Play System has been updated to July 1, 2020
Google Pixel phones are started receiving August security update. Pixel 2 (XL), Pixel 3 (XL), Pixel 3a (XL), Pixel 4 (XL) are getting the August security patches. The update size is around 15.11 MB.
This update (security patch level August 5 2020) includes critical bug fixes and performance & stability issues. Apart from security vulnerabilities described in the August 2020 Android Security Bulletin, this update also includes the security vulnerability patches for Kernel components and Qualcomm components.
There is no Google Play system updates this month.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to August 2020 security update.
- Android Version: 10.0
- Android Security Patch Level: August 5, 2020
- Build: QQ3A.200805.001
- Google Play System Update: May 1, 2020
August 2020 – Screenshots (Pixel 3a)
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Screenshot taken from Google Pixel 3a
Build Numbers (Global)
Pixel 2 (XL): QQ3A.200805.001
Pixel 3 (XL): QQ3A.200805.001
Pixel 3a (XL): QQ3A.200805.001
Pixel 4 (XL): QQ3A.200805.001
Want to know how to update your Pixel phone? Click here.
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July 2020
Google Pixel 2 (XL), 3 (XL), 3a (XL) and 4 (XL) start receiving July 2020 security update. The update size is around 12.02 MB. This update fixes critical bugs and contains performance and stability improvements.
Below is the latest version information after updating the device (Pixel 3a) to July 2020 security update.
- Android Version: 10.0
- Android Security Patch Level: July 5, 2020
- Build: QQ3A.200705.002
- Google Play System Update: May 1, 2020
July 2020 – Screenshots (Pixel 3a)
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Screenshot taken from a Google Pixel 3a
Build Numbers (Global)
Pixel 2 (XL): QQ3A.200705.002
Pixel 3 (XL): QQ3A.200705.002
Pixel 3a (XL): QQ3A.200705.002
Pixel 4 (XL): QQ3A.200705.002
How to Update Google Pixel Phone?
You will receive a notification about the update on your phone or simply check for updates manually – Settings > System > Advanced > System update
The update maybe available depending your device and carrier.