Technology News
English Edition

Google Rolls Out First Patch for Pixel Smartphones Running Android 13

Pixel 6a should see improvements with its troubled fingerprint reader

Written by Sheldon Pinto, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 7 September 2022 13:42 IST
Google Rolls Out First Patch for Pixel Smartphones Running Android 13

Android 13 brings plenty of improvements and some much-need fixes over Android 12.

Highlights
  • September 2022 patch is rolling out to Pixel devices on Android 13
  • Fixes issues with fingerprint reader on Pixel 6a
  • Pixel 6a will receive the update later this month
Advertisement

Google has commenced the rollout of its first Android 13 patch that is meant to fix known issues affecting many Pixel smartphones. Android 13 was made available for Pixel smartphones a few weeks ago and it brought several performance improvements, new features, and some visual changes. However, things did not go down smoothly with some owners complaining about battery drain issues and others with broken wireless charging. The Android 13 update is currently available for the Google Pixel 4a and the Pixel 6a in India.

The new patch is currently rolling out for all supported Pixel devices that are currently running Android 13. This would include the Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 6a, which recently launched in India is also on the list, but will receive its update later this month according to the official blog post.

The September 2022 update packs plenty of bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users. The majority of these fixes are for the battery and charging-related issues that several Pixel users have been facing since upgrading to Android 13. Part of the increased battery drain was apparently related to the launcher that left certain activities running in the background. Apart from fixing the former, the patch also fixes issues that prevented the wireless charging mode from activating on all Pixel devices that basically came with the feature.

Pixel 6a owners will be happy to learn that the patch brings improvements for fingerprint recognition and response, which according to Google did not work “in certain conditions”. There's also a Bluetooth fix that prevented Pixel smartphones from connecting to certain devices or accessories. And lastly, the patch also fixes an issue with notifications that at times would appear truncated on the lock screen.

The bug-fixing patch for older and current Pixel devices comes ahead of the launch of Google's next series of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, which has been scheduled to take place on October 6. Google has also confirmed that it will launch the Pixel Watch at the same event. The products were first revealed at Google's I/O 2022 event in May. Google is also expected to announce new Nest home smart products at its upcoming event.

This week, we discuss Android 13 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.
Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4a

  • REVIEW
  • KEY SPECS
  • NEWS
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Reliable camera performance
  • Lean software with guaranteed updates
  • Stereo speakers
  • Vivid OLED display
  • Light, built well
  • Bad
  • Relatively low battery capacity
  • No ultra-wide camera
Read detailed Google Pixel 4a review
Display 5.81-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Front Camera 8-megapixel
Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 3140mAh
OS Android 10
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels
Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6a

  • REVIEW
  • KEY SPECS
  • NEWS
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • IP67-rated design
  • Impressive cameras for photos
  • Vibrant OLED display
  • Stock Android 13 software
  • Bad
  • Plastic back is prone to scratches
  • 60Hz display does not feel fluid
  • Cannot handle heavy gaming
  • Recorded video needs work
  • Relatively slow charging, no wireless charging
  • Battery life could be better
Read detailed Google Pixel 6a review
Display 6.10-inch
Processor Google Tensor
Front Camera 8-megapixel
Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4410mAh
OS Android 13
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Google, Android 13, Google Pixel, PIxel 6a
Sheldon Pinto
Sheldon Pinto
Sheldon Pinto is based in Mumbai, and has several years of experience in reviewing smartphones and gadgets. As a Senior Reviewer at Gadgets 360, you will always find him deeply immersed in his reviews, switching from one phone to another. When the battery dies out, Sheldon is always browsing the web for a good sci-fi movie or reading up on cars and bikes. He also loves creating lists of interesting places to eat and travel. Sheldon is available on Twitter at @shellshocd, and you can mail him at ...More
Apple Said to Challenge Brazil's Move to Ban Sale of iPhone Models Without Battery Chargers
Trademark Applications Around Crypto, Web3, Metaverse, NFTs Rise in US

Related Stories

Google Rolls Out First Patch for Pixel Smartphones Running Android 13
Comment
Facebook Gadgets360 Twitter Share Tweet Snapchat LinkedIn Reddit Comment google-newsGoogle News

Advertisement

Featured
Follow Us
Latest Videos
More Videos
Tech News in Hindi
More Technology News in Hindi
Popular on Gadgets
Latest Gadgets
Popular Mobile Brands
#Trending Stories
  1. Moto G35 5G Review
  2. Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Specifications Leaked Ahead of Debut
  3. Here's When the OnePlus Open 2 Might Be Launched in 2025
  4. Apple to Discontinue iPhone 14, iPhone SE Sales in These Countries
#Latest Stories
  1. iPhone 14, iPhone SE Sales in EU to Be Discontinued Due to Upcoming Regulation: Report
  2. OnePlus Open 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Might Debut Later Than Expected
  3. Google Blasts Chrome Sale as ‘Extreme’ Remedy at Odds With Law
  4. Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Specifications Leaked; Might Be Thicker Than iPhone 17 Air
  5. Qualcomm Secures Key Win in Chips Trial Against Arm
  6. OpenAI Unveils 'o3' Reasoning AI Models in Test Phase
  7. Ancient Bronze Statues Unearthed from Etruscan Healing Spring in Italy
  8. Malayalam Action Thriller Mura Now Streaming on Prime Video
  9. Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
  10. Madanolsavam Streaming Now on Prime Video: What You Need to Know
Gadgets 360 is available in
Follow Us
Download Our Apps
App Store App Store
Available in Hindi
App Store
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2024. All rights reserved.
Trending Products »
Latest Tech News »