Released in May 2024, Google's May 2024 Android security update addresses a camera bug on the Pixel 8 series in addition to enhancing Bluetooth LE audio quality. Many Pixel devices, including as the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, now have the update installed.
The majority of supported Pixel devices now have improved Bluetooth LE audio stability and performance thanks to the May update. Additionally, it explicitly addresses a camera issue that may result in performance issues while capturing videos on devices similar to the Pixel 8 Pro in some circumstances.
The most recent upgrades include security fixes dated May 1st and May 5th. The majority of the vulnerabilities addressed by the May 1st series of fixes are related to the Android Framework and System. The May 5th update, on the other hand, concentrates on repairs for hardware made by firms like MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Arm. The changelog's list of fixes is as follows:
Bluetooth
- Broad enhancements to Bluetooth LE audio performance or stability
Camera
Depending on the carrier and device model, the build number and size of the update differ, totaling about 5MB. The breakdown of the build numbers you can anticipate getting on your Pixel is as follows:
Global
- Pixel 5a (5G): AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 6: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 6 Pro: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 6a: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 7: AP1A.240505.005
- Pixel 7 Pro: AP1A.240505.005
- Pixel 7a: AP1A.240505.005
- Pixel Tablet: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel Fold: AP1A.240505.005
- Pixel 8: AP1A.240505.005
- Pixel 8 Pro: AP1A.240505.005
KDDI
- Pixel 7: AP1A.240505.005.B1
- Pixel 7 Pro: AP1A.240505.005.B1
- Pixel 7a: AP1A.240505.005.B1
- Pixel Fold: AP1A.240505.005.B1
- Pixel 8: AP1A.240505.005.B1
- Pixel 8 Pro: AP1A.240505.005.B1
T-Mobile, C Spire, US Cellular & Cellcom
- Pixel 7: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 7 Pro: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 7a: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel Fold: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 8: AP1A.240505.004
- Pixel 8 Pro: AP1A.240505.004
Verizon
- Pixel 7: AP1A.240505.005.A1
- Pixel 7 Pro: AP1A.240505.005.A1
- Pixel 7a: AP1A.240505.005.A1
- Pixel Fold: AP1A.240505.005.A1
- Pixel 8: AP1A.240505.005.A1
- Pixel 8 Pro: AP1A.240505.005.A1
To check if your Pixel device has received the May 2024 update, navigate to Settings > System > Software updates > System update. Note that carrier approvals can slightly delay the update rolling out to all devices.