April 2019 security patches are out for Google Pixel phones and Essential Phone

The internet may be obsessing over “jokes” today, but Google has dropped some real news on us. A new month has begun which means it’s time for a new batch of Android security updates. The patches have been released for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL. The Pixel C is no longer receiving updates. As per usual, the Essential Phone is also receiving the update at the same time.

Last month, the Android security updates included several important functional patches for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Google has included a few functional patches again this month, including for the original Pixel and Pixel XL. The functional patches pertain to Google Assistant voice unlocking, Bluetooth connectivity, and a bug with Ambient Display.

Category Improvements Devices
Assistant Improves Voice-Unlocking performance for Google Assistant Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Setup Adjust Wi-Fi connectivity during eSIM activation on certain carriers Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
Bluetooth Improves Bluetooth connectivity on Pixel devices Pixel, Pixel XL
Display Removes screen flash when ambient display wakes for some Pixel 3 devices Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

The Essential Phone update is also rolling out now. It includes improvements to the brightness and volume settings.

The OTA files and factory images for the Pixel devices can be found at the links below. Find the Android security files for your device and click “Link” to start the download. To flash the update manually without losing all of your data, follow the steps outlined in this tutorial. The OTA update for the Essential Phone has just started rolling out.

Device Factory Image OTA Files
Pixel 3 XL Link Link
Pixel 3 Link Link
Pixel 2 XL Link Link
Pixel 2 Link Link
Pixel XL Link Link
Pixel Link Link

Pixel Update Bulletin Android Security Bulletin

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