This week, Google is poised to unveil its latest Pixel 9 smartphones at the highly anticipated Made by Google event. Concurrently, the tech giant is testing Android 15 in anticipation of its release later this month. However, Google remains committed to supporting its existing devices with the recent rollout of the August security update for Android 14.
The latest software patch has been issued for a range of devices including the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, as well as for both the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
As expected from a security update, this patch addresses several vulnerabilities—most notably a ‘High’ severity flaw found in one of the internal components and additional minor issues related to certain Qualcomm hardware. Furthermore, several other enhancements have been introduced.
One major correction highlighted in the release notes pertains to an “issue that caused devices to sometimes enter a reboot loop following a factory reset.” This issue specifically affected some users of the Pixel 6 model who encountered difficulties powering on their device post-reset—often met with an error message indicating possible data corruption within Android.
Enhancements for Pixel 8 Series
While Google previously implemented a temporary solution for affected users, this new patch provides an effective fix that aims to eliminate these reboot loop occurrences after factory resets permanently.
In addition to addressing this critical issue, updates have also improved screen brightness stability on both Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models and enhanced overall display performance across all devices. Moreover, it rectifies an error experienced by users when switching between profiles—one secured by lock screen protection and another unsecured.
It is crucial to install security patches promptly when they become available; doing so protects your device from emerging threats. Users should expect their Pixels to update automatically over the next few days if they haven’t already done so—but these new fixes offer compelling reasons for everyone to ensure they are using updated software (especially regarding the resolution of reboot loops).
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