Google just dropped the April 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose whichever works best for you if you don’t feel like waiting for the update to show up on your device.
So far, we are seeing new 8.1.0 files for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (OPM2.171019.029, OPM4.171019.015.A1), Pixel and Pixel XL (OPM2.171019.029), Nexus 6P (OPM3.171019.019, OPM5.171019.019), Nexus 5X (OPM2.171019.029), and Pixel C (OPM1.171019.026).
From what we can tell, there is only an April 5 security patch level for this month.
Update notes:
- Google has not provided a difference between the two Nexus 6P builds. Should they, we’ll update this post.
- UPDATE 4/9 Google posted a new OPM4.171019.015.A1 build for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. This new build is for users on Telus and Koodo.
Functional updates for Pixel/Nexus:
| References | Category | Improvements | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-35963245 | Performance | Enable Assisted Dialing support | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-37681923 A-68215016 | Logging | Improve anomaly detection metrics | All |
| A-63908720 | Logging | Improve diskstats logging | All |
| A-64101451 | Performance | Improve handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during Emergency calls on certain carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64586126 | Camera | Improve microvideo performance in Google Camera | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-64610438 | Performance | Reduce delays upon opening specific apps | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65175134 | Video | Improve decoding of certain video streams | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-65347520 | Performance | Improve fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situations | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65490850 | UI | Adjust notifications when entering or exiting Wi-Fi coverage during a video call | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-65509134 | Connectivity | Enable IMS911 on certain networks | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-66951771 | Logging | Detect Wi-Fi Passport statistics for developers | All |
| A-66957450 | Performance | Improve lock screen performance | All |
| A-67094673 | Logging | Improve start time logging | All |
| A-67589241 | Performance | Improve magnetic sensor performance on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67593274 | Battery | Reduce battery drain after modem issues | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67634615 | Stability | Improve modem stability on Pixel and Pixel 2 phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67750231 | UI | Adjust Call Forwarding UI | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-67774904 | Connectivity | Improve multi-calling performance over Wi-Fi | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67777512 | Connectivity | Improve data connectivity for T-Mobile users in parts of Australia | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-67882977 | Certification | Update certification | Pixel, Pixel XL |
| A-68150449 A-68059359 A-69797741 A-69378640 A-68824279 | Stability | Improve Wi-Fi stability on Pixel 2 phones | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68217064 | Performance | Improve handover to Wi-Fi Calling in low-coverage areas | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68398312 | Performance | Improve conference call performance over Wifi | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68671462 | Connectivity | Improve VoLTE performance for some carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68841424 | Connectivity | Adjust APN updating behavior | All |
| A-68863351 | UI | Improve settings app icons | All |
| A-68923696 A-68922470 A-68940490 | Certification | Upgrade certificates to ensure continued service. | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-68931709 | Developer | Add methods to PeerHandle API for developers | All |
| A-68959671 | Connectivity | Update Verizon Service APK for Pixel phones | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69003183 | Logging | Improve Wi-Fi and RPM logging | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69017578 A-68138080 A-68205105 A-70731000 A-69574837 A-68474108 A-70406781 | Connectivity, Performance | Improve connectivity and performance on certain carrier networks | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69064494 | Performance | Improve notification listening apps | All |
| A-69152057 | Connectivity | Address call forwarding issue. | All |
| A-69209000 | Connectivity | Improve internet connectivity on Pixel 2 on certain WiFi networks | Pixel 2 |
| A-69238007 A-68202289 A-69334308 | Connectivity | Adjust APN settings | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69261367 A-70512352 | Messaging | Improve MMS messaging performance on certain carriers | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69275204 | Battery | Adjust battery learned capacity increment and decrement limits | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69334266 | Connectivity | Change voice domain to CS for certain carriers | Pixel XL |
| A-69475609 | Performance | Adjust timeouts for Phone App | All |
| A-69672417 | Stability | Improve stability for Pixel 2 devices in certain parts of Canada | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-69848394 A-68275646 | Performance | Improve instant Apps performance | All |
| A-69870527 | UI | Improve indicators for emergency call connectivity | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70045970 | Battery | Optimize search logic to improve battery performance. | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70094083 A-70094701 | Battery | Improve battery logging for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70214869 | GPS | Improve GPS Time performance on Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70338906 | Audio | Improve audio speaker performance during phone calls | All |
| A-70398372 | UI | Adjust advanced calling settings for Verizon | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70576351 | Connectivity | Change to prioritize certain bands | Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70580873 A-70912923 A-71497259 | Connectivity | Improve in-call performance for some carriers | Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL |
| A-70815434 | Connectivity | Improve network performance on Simyo carrier | Nexus 5X |
| A-71708302 | Logging | Improve connectivity metrics | All |
| A-71983424 | Performance | Improve experience switching between LTE and Wifi | Pixel 2 XL |
| A-72119809 | Connectivity | Improve data performance for devices with certain SIM cards | All |
| A-72175011 | Logging | Improve autofill logging | All |
| A-72797728 A-71599119 | Logging | Improve internal troubleshooting tools | All |
| A-72871435 | Logging | Improve network logging | All |
You can grab each image or OTA file at the links below. For instructions on how to flash a factory image, here you go. For instructions on how to flash an OTA .zip file, here you go.
As more files arrive as well as additional details, we’ll update this post.
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