Update – 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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
