Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Get Notified Fixes for Camera Crashes and UI Bugs with January Update: Here’s How
Google’s most recent update is now accessible for eligible devices, spanning from the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 8 Pro, and including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Users of these devices can check for the update in their device’s settings to access the latest improvements and features.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are receiving fixes for a handful of bugs related to the camera app and the user interface with the January monthly update that is rolling out to eligible Pixel smartphones. The latest update is available for Google’s smartphones going back to the Pixel 5. Google’s first-generation Pixel Tablet will also receive the January update with a fix for a bug that prevented users from exiting the Setup Wizard, according to the company.
The January update began rolling out on Wednesday to the Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro. Owners of the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet — the company’s first foldable phone and tablet — are also receiving the update. After installing the update, you should see the security patch updated to January 5, 2024.
According to the company’s changelog for the update, the latest update includes a fix for a bug that caused the camera to crash in certain conditions on all supported phones from the Google Pixel 5 to the Pixel 8 Pro. Another glitch that showed a black wallpaper on the home screen on some occasions has also been fixed on the Google Pixel Fold and the Pixel 8 series.
A bug that caused a black screen during video playback in specific conditions on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro has been addressed in the latest update. Additionally, a bug preventing some users from exiting the Setup Wizard on the Pixel Tablet has also been resolved, as mentioned in Google’s changelog.
For those who haven’t received a notification to update their Pixel phones, they can manually check for updates by navigating to Settings > System > System Update, and then tapping on “Check for update.” This marks Google’s first update of the year 2024 for Pixel phones. Looking ahead, the company is anticipated to release Android 14 “QPR2” in March, along with the next Pixel Feature Drop, bringing new features to supported Pixel smartphones.
