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October 2023 Android Feature Drop: A Big List of Bug Fixes and Improvements

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1 year ago

October 5, 2023

Android 14 is the latest version of Google’s operating system for Pixel devices. The October 2023 Android feature drop has many new features and improvements, as well as security updates. If you have a Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, or Fold, you can get it now.

The October 2023 update for Android 14 fixes 53 issues that could affect your device’s performance or privacy. Also, it lists 28 additional fixes that are specific to Pixel devices. Users can identify the latest update through version starting with UP1A.231005.007.

The latest update enhances app stability, Audio, Battery and charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Connectivity, Display & graphics, Framework, Media, NFC, System, Telephony, Touch, User Interface, and Wi-Fi.

WHAT’S NEW IN OCTOBER 2023 FEATURE DROP:

The October 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users:
Apps

General improvements for stability or performance with certain system apps

Audio

Fix for issue occasionally causing audio crashes

Battery & Charging

Fix for issue causing device to reboot in certain conditions
General improvements for charging and battery usage

Biometrics

Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions
Fix for issue frequently preventing access to Face Unlock in Settings
General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions

Bluetooth

Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally causing device to reboot when paired with keyboard
Fix for issue causing certain Bluetooth devices to disconnect under certain conditions
Fix for issue causing music to not sound smooth when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio from playing over certain headphones
Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Fix for issue causing the Bluetooth icon to not show as connected on the Pixel Watch
General improvements for charging and battery usage when Bluetooth is on

Camera

Fix for issue occasionally causing camera to have delayed launch with Quick Tap
General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions

Connectivity

Fix for issue preventing Bluetooth tethering from being enabled
General improvements for network connectivity

Display & Graphics

Fix for issue causing touch highlights to look faint in certain apps
Fix for issue occasionally causing display to freeze in certain apps
Fix for issue preventing display from waking
Fix for UI artifact while in camera preview during certain conditions
General improvements to display stability

Framework

Fix for issue occasionally preventing device backup from completing
General improvements to minimize battery impact of backgrounded apps under certain conditions

Media

Fix for issue causing video playback errors
Fix for issue preventing volume button from working
General improvements to media stability

NFC

Fix for issue preventing the digital car key to not function properly in certain conditions

Sensors

Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen to stop responding
Fix for issue occasionally preventing NFC from triggering

System

Fix for issue causing certain apps to crash when device is rotated
Fix for issue causing certain apps to stop responding
Fix for issue causing device to restart on its own
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
General improvements for system stability during device setup

Telephony

Fix for issue occasionally causing calls to ring even when Do Not Disturb mode is enabled
Fix for issue occasionally causing the phone number to show up as Unknown on the About Phone page
Fix for issue occasionally preventing eSIM from activating in certain conditions *[10]
Fix for issue occasionally causing handover from WiFi calling to VoLTE to not work properly
Fix for issue occasionally disabling the ability to disconnect a call
Fix for issue occasionally occurring after inserting a SIM card
Fix for issue where calls are not logged properly in call history in certain conditions
General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions

Touch

Fix for issue occasionally causing apps to open when unlocking the phone with a fingerprint

User Interface

Fix for issue occasionally causing a black bar to appear on the lock screen after interacting with the Google Home app
Fix for issue occasionally causing color theme to not match with the selected wallpaper
Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible
Fix for issue occasionally causing media player to be display stretched intermittently
Fix for issue occasionally causing sharesheet to not function properly
Fix for issue occasionally causing the incorrect mobile network icon to be displayed
Fix for issue occasionally causing the keyboard to dismiss during quick replies for notification messages
Fix for issue occasionally causing the software update screen to not match the dark theme
Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to disappear
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when trying to position app icons on the home screen
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when using the Capture more for scrolling screenshots
Fix for issue occasionally causing bubbles to not show conversation content
Fix for issue occasionally causing status bar to be misaligned
Fix for issue occasionally causing suggested apps to disappear on the external screen
Fix for issue occasionally causing the fingerprint icon to show incorrectly
Fix for issue occasionally causing the messages app icon to not appear on the always-on display
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when multi-tasking between work and personal profile apps
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when attempting to open clock via the status bar
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when using button navigation
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when placing widgets on the home screen in various grid sizes
Fix for issue occasionally occurring when using Device Controls
Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions
Fix for issue with notifications appearing out of order
Fix for issue with notifications not appearing for work profile in certain conditions
Fix for issue with the notification shade showing the incorrect color theme
Fix for jank and touch responsiveness in certain conditions
Fix to improve swipe to home latency in certain conditions
Fix for issue with transitions between always-on display and lock screen
Fix for text issue where the device is being identified as a phone versus a tablet
Fix for issue during the quick switching between apps in certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally causing text select to not properly function in the overview layout
General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations

Wi-Fi

Fix for issue occasionally occurring when an incorrect WiFi password is entered

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