Pixel 9 Series, Older Pixel Phones Receiving Android 14 September Security Patch With Improvements

With the Android 14 September patch, Google says it has fixed a total of 36 security vulnerabilities on smartphones.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 4 September 2024 18:48 IST

Pixel 9 Series, Older Pixel Phones Receiving Android 14 September Security Patch With Improvements

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The Android 14 Security Patch for September can be downloaded as an over-the-air (OTA) update

Highlights

Google Pixel smartphones are receiving the Android 14 September patch
The update is said to bring fixes for security vulnerabilities
Pixel 5a has reached end-of-life cycle and will not get future updates

Google has commenced the rollout of the Android 14 September security patch for its latest Pixel 9 series and older models. The update does not include any new noticeable features but brings fixes for critical security vulnerabilities, which if unresolved, might be susceptible to intrusion by malicious threat actors. This development comes amidst Google's announcement of the Android 15 AOSP release, which will first arrive on Pixel handsets in the coming weeks.

Google Pixel Android 14 September Update

According to the Pixel Update bulletin for September, the security patch brings fixes for multiple vulnerabilities, ranging from high severity to critical. A vulnerability, given the number CVE-2024-32896, “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”. The update's changelog on Pixel simply says, “This update fixes critical bugs and improves the performance and security of your device”.

Android 14 September Security Patch Rolls Out for Pixel

With the Android 14 September patch, Google says it has fixed 11 security problems with the patch dated September 1, while the September 5 patch brings the number of total resolved vulnerabilities to 36.

Over-the-air (OTA) update for supported Google Pixel smartphones has started rolling out. Gadgets 360 staff members were able to verify its availability on Pixel. The factory and OTA images of the update are now also available. The following are the devices eligible for the update:

Google has also announced that the Pixel 5a has reached the end of its life cycle. It will not be eligible for the latest Android 14 September patch or any other future updates.

Android 15 Rollout

Google has also announced that Android 15 has been released and its source code has also been released on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). This enables developers to manipulate the operating system (OS) and create its custom variants for their respective devices.

The update will be first introduced on the eligible Pixel series phones in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, supported smartphones from other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Samsung, Oppo and OnePlus will also be receiving the Android 15 update in the coming months.

Google Pixel 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, 90Hz display
Good quality cameras
Good gaming performance
Bloatware-free software, timely updates
Good battery life
IP68 rating

Bad
Video recording could be better
Gets warm under load
No bundled charger
Relatively slow charging

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Display 6.30-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 9

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Flagship build and design
Excellent display
Great cameras
Good battery life
AI features are fun

Bad
Processor is still not great
Heats up
No longer compact

Read detailed Google Pixel 9 review

Display 6.30-inch

Front Camera 10.5-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4700mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2424 pixels

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Google Pixel 5a 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.34-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel + 16-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4680mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 6

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Google Tensor

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4614mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel Fold

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 9.5-megapixel + 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4821mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2208x1840 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More