Google Pixels finally get April 2022 security patches

Still, on software updates and security patches, Google is apparently bringing the April 2022 Android security patch to its recently released Pixel 6 smartphones and the software update can be installed via the settings page or via a manual channel.

Among the plethora of fixes are things like bug fixes and feature tweaks. Google also released the changelog on its Pixel phone help site where users can preview all the notable tweaks and bug fixes that were made with the new software.

In case you do not want to keep waiting for the OTA alert on your device, it’s very possible to manually do the update as mentioned above. All you have to do is download the factory image or OTA.

Below are links to appropriate download sections for each of the Google Pixel devices covered in the April security update.

April 2022 Android security patch links

Note: These links are for unlocked models only. If you have a carrier-branded Pixel, you will need to visit here for factory images or here for OTA images.

1. Google Pixel 6
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
2. Google Pixel 6 Pro
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
3. Google Pixel 5a
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
4. Google Pixel 5
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
5. Google Pixel 4a 5G
   • Factory Image
   • OTA

1. Google Pixel 4a
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
2. Google Pixel 4 XL
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
3. Google Pixel 4
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
4. Google Pixel 3a XL
   • Factory Image
   • OTA
5. Google Pixel 3a
   • Factory Image
   • OTA

How to update your Google Pixel smartphone

If you want to update your Google Pixel smartphone to the latest security patch, head to the settings page and then click on Software > Check for update and wait for your device to search to see if you have a pending update that can easily be installed in one click.