Google has simply dropped its December software program replace for Pixel units, and it’s filled with extra than simply vacation cheer. The replace, rolling out to all supported Pixel units working Android 15, brings a sleigh-full of bug fixes and efficiency enhancements, together with a serious announcement about prolonged software program assist for some older Pixel telephones.

For the Pixel 6 sequence, notable enhancements embody fixing inexperienced tint points on shows and enhancing digicam stability, addressing frequent complaints from customers of those units. The Pixel 7 sequence is getting higher community stability, audio enhancements, and fixes to Wi-Fi efficiency.

On the Pixel 8 sequence, connectivity will get a lift, with fixes for Wi-Fi and telephony stability, alongside UI enhancements like sooner name notifications and smoother swipe gestures. The Pixel 9 sequence is getting a variety of refinements, together with higher Bluetooth vary, enhanced UI stability, and fixes to the Wallpapers & Types app crashing.

Audio

• Repair for audio stability and efficiency in sure circumstances[5]
• Repair for challenge with system reboot whereas utilizing a USB audio system in sure circumstances[1]

Bluetooth

• Repair for challenge with Bluetooth vary in sure circumstances[6]

Digicam

• Common enhancements for digicam stability underneath sure circumstances[1]

Show & Graphics

• Problem with inexperienced tint on display screen in sure circumstances[1]

System

• Common enhancements for system stability and efficiency in sure circumstances[2]

Telephony

• Common enhancements for community connection stability and efficiency in sure circumstances[4]

Person Interface

• Repair for challenge sometimes inflicting the lockscreen wallpaper to fade out slowly in sure circumstances[3]
• Repair for challenge with darkish mode settings stability in sure circumstances[3]
• Repair for challenge with delay in name notifications showing in sure circumstances[3]
• Repair for challenge with layouts and animations throughout transitions in sure circumstances[2]
• Repair for challenge with repeating coloration choice in Wallpapers & Types in sure circumstances[6]
• Repair for challenge with Wallpaper & Type app crashing in sure circumstances[6]
• Repair to enhance swipe actions in sure circumstances[3]
• Repair for challenge with notification background colours in sure circumstances[3]

Adjustments marked [1] are particular to the Pixel 6 sequence (Pixel 6, 6 Professional, 6a). The fixes marked [2] apply to the Pixel 6 sequence and Pixel 7 sequence (Pixel 7, 7 Professional, 7a). Adjustments marked [6] are unique to the Pixel 9 sequence (Pixel 9, 9 Professional, 9 Professional XL, 9 Professional Fold)

Adjustments marked [4] have an effect on the Pixel 7 sequence, Pixel 8 sequence, and the Pixel Fold and Pill. Adjustments marked [5] affect the Pixel 7 sequence, Pixel 8 sequence, Pixel 9 sequence, and the Pixel Fold and Pill. And adjustments marked [3] are relevant to your entire Pixel household, from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 sequence, together with the Pixel Fold and Pixel Pill.

This replace is especially notable for its broad scope, addressing each particular system quirks and basic efficiency points. The replace is rolling out in phases and can fluctuate relying on the system mannequin and service. Pixel customers will obtain a notification when it turns into accessible or can manually test for the replace underneath Settings > System > System Replace.