Pixel 9 series and older Pixel phones get Android 14 September security patch, improving features

Google We have started to develop Android 14 September security patch for the latest Pixel 9 series and older models. The update does not include any notable new features, but fixes critical security vulnerabilities that, if left unresolved, could leave devices vulnerable to malicious threat actors. The rollout comes as Google announces the Android 15 AOSP release, which is expected to hit Pixel devices first in the coming weeks.

Google Pixel Android 14 September update

According to According to the September Pixel update bulletin, the security patch fixes multiple vulnerabilities ranging from high to critical severity. The vulnerability, numbered CVE-2024-32896, is “subject to limited, targeted attacks.” The Pixel update changelog simply states, “This update fixes critical bugs and improves the performance and security of your device.”

Android 14 September security patch released for Pixel

Google said it fixed 11 security issues in its September Android 14 patch on Sept. 1, and the Sept. 5 patch brings the total number of resolved vulnerabilities to 36.

The over-the-air (OTA) update has started rolling out for supported Google Pixel smartphones. Gadgets 360 staff has been able to confirm its availability on the Pixel. Factory and OTA images for the update are also now available. The devices eligible for the update are:

1. Google Pixel 6 series
2. Google Pixel 7 series
3. Google Pixel 8 series
4. Google Pixel Folding
5. Google Pixel 9 series

Google also: Pixel 5a It has reached the end of its lifecycle and will no longer be eligible for the latest Android 14 September patch or future updates.

Android 15 rollout

Google is also Announced Android 15 has been released and its source code has also been made public on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), allowing developers to manipulate the operating system (OS) and create custom variants for their respective devices.

The update is expected to roll out first to select Pixel series smartphones in the coming weeks, while other OEMs’ compatible smartphones, such as Samsung, Oppo and OnePlus It is also expected to receive the Android 15 update in the coming months.