Google recently released the January 2023 security patch update for the Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro. In this update, Google added Spatial Audio with certain devices and accessories and some other innovations. You can check the complete changelog which is mentioned below.
Changelog:
Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel January 2023 changelog:
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
- *[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
- *[2] Included on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7
- *[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Audio
- Add support for Spatial Audio with certain devices and accessories *[1]
Biometrics
- Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[2]
Bluetooth
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain Bluetooth Low Energy devices or accessories from pairing or reconnecting
- Fix for issue preventing audio from playing over certain headphones or accessories while connected in certain conditions
Camera
- Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to appear corrupted or distorted while zoomed in *[3]
Display & Graphics
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing the display from waking or appearing turned off while the device is powered on *[3]
User Interface
- Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to display in landscape layout while the device is held in portrait mode
OTA Images:
- Pixel 7 Pro: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.002 — Factory Image — OTA
- TQ1A.230105.002.A1 (Telstra) — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.001.A2 — Factory Image — OTA
- TQ1A.230105.001.A3 (Telstra) — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6a: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.001.A2 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.002 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.002 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5a: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.001 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 5: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.001 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a 5G: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.001 — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 4a: Android 13 — TQ1A.230105.001 — Factory Image — OTA
- TQ1A.230105.001.B1 (Canada) — Factory Image — OTA