Google Pixel devices receive March 2024 Android security update
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The March 2024 Pixel feature includes Android security patch level 2024-03-05 for Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Google is also rolling out the March 2024 security patches to the Pixel Watch, but the security bulletin is strangely devoid of details. The March 2024 Android […]
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TL;DR
- The March 2024 Pixel feature includes Android security patch level 2024-03-05 for Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
- Google is also rolling out the March 2024 security patches to the Pixel Watch, but the security bulletin is strangely devoid of details.
- The March 2024 Android security patch will also roll out to supported non-Pixel devices, in accordance with the phone manufacturer’s update policy.
Google has just started rolling out the March 2024 Pixel feature, along with the March 2024 Android security patches. These patches are essential to ensuring your device stays in its most secure state, and we generally recommend updating to the latest Security patches available.
The March 2024 Pixel feature removal includes security patch level 2024-03-05, which includes all security fixes before that date. All of Android March 1 Safety Bulletin includes resolutions for 13 issues, while the March 5 patch includes resolutions for 25 issues. Google also runs a special security bulletin for Pixel devices, which details many additional security fixes. There are many critical fixes, but Google has not shared more details about the vulnerabilities.
These are the devices that receive the AP1A.240305.019.A1 update, which includes security patch level 2024-03-05:
- Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel folding
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 5a (5G)
Additionally, the Pixel Watch also gets the TWD9.240205.001.A3 software update, which includes security fixes for Pixel Watch users. Surprisingly, the March 2024 Security Bulletin for Pixel Watch is empty and lacks details about the vulnerabilities fixed with the update.
Non-Pixel users will also receive the March 2024 Android security patches, depending on your OEM’s phone update policies. Manufacturers like Samsung roll out security patches to their wallet very quickly, so stay tuned for an update to come to your supported phone.
