# Google’s November 2024 Update for Pixel 6 and Newer Devices: Enhancements and Bug Resolutions
Google has officially begun deploying the **November 2024 update** for Pixel phones, focusing specifically on devices operating on **Android 15**. This update, applicable to the **Pixel 6 series and later**, introduces numerous bug resolutions, enhancements, and vital security updates. Here’s everything you should be aware of concerning the update and why it is important to install it promptly once it becomes available for your device.
## Important Information
– **Release Schedule**: The November 2024 update started its rollout on **November 6, 2024**, and will progress throughout the following week. The specific timing may differ depending on your **carrier** and **device model**.
– **Supported Devices**: This update is for **Pixel 6** and subsequent devices, encompassing the **Pixel 6a**, **Pixel 7 series**, **Pixel 8 series**, **Pixel 9 series**, as well as the **Pixel Fold** and **Pixel Tablet**.
– **Security Fixes**: The update incorporates three significant security patches with a “High” severity rating, addressing vulnerabilities noted as **CVE-2024-47038**, **CVE-2024-47040**, and **CVE-2024-47039**.
## Bug Resolutions and Enhancements
Although the November 2024 update does not add new features, it emphasizes fixing various bugs and problems reported since the launch of Android 15. Here’s an overview of the most significant fixes:
### Fixes for Pixel 9 Series
For those using the **Pixel 9**, **Pixel 9 Pro**, **Pixel 9 Pro XL**, and **Pixel 9 Pro Fold**, the update resolves several specific concerns:
– **Video Recording Issue**: A peculiar tilting effect that appeared while recording video and switching between cameras has been remedied.
– **Bluetooth Connectivity**: A glitch that restricted Bluetooth range in particular scenarios has been fixed.
– **Screen and Adaptive Brightness**: Problems with the screen and Adaptive Brightness functionality have been rectified.
– **Keyboard Dismissal Problem**: A bug preventing the dismissal of the keyboard has been resolved.
### General Enhancements for All Eligible Devices
Alongside the Pixel 9-specific corrections, the update provides overall improvements for all compatible Pixel devices:
– **User Interface Performance and Stability**: Google has introduced “broad enhancements for performance and stability in various UI transitions and animations,” ensuring a more seamless experience across devices.
### Pixel 8a Display Resolution
Owners of the **Pixel 8a** will be glad to learn that an issue causing the display brightness to flicker under specific conditions has been resolved. This problem was particular to the Pixel 8a and has now been satisfactorily addressed.
## Security Patches: Importance
The November 2024 update encompasses three vital security patches, all classified as “High” severity. These vulnerabilities could potentially expose your device to security threats, underlining the necessity to install the update as soon as it is available. The vulnerabilities being addressed are:
– **CVE-2024-47038**
– **CVE-2024-47040**
– **CVE-2024-47039**
By implementing the update, you ensure your Pixel device is safeguarded against these security issues.
## How to Verify the Update
To check if your device has received the **November 2024 update**, follow these steps:
1. Launch the **Settings app** on your Pixel phone.
2. Scroll down and select **System**.
3. Tap **Software update**, then select **System update**.
4. Choose **Check for update** in the bottom-right corner of the screen to refresh and verify the update.
Once the update is visible, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it. The update will only be accessible for devices already operating on **Android 15**, so ensure your device is current.
## Version Numbers for Compatible Devices
Google has provided the following version numbers for each supported Pixel model:
– **Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a**: AP3A.241105.007
– **Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a**: AP3A.241105.007
– **Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a**: AP3A.241105.007
– **Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9 Pro Fold**: AP3A.241105.008
– **Pixel Tablet**: AP3A.241105.007
– **Pixel Fold**: AP3A.241105.007
## Final Remarks
The **November 2024 update** for Pixel devices utilizing Android 15 is a vital
