Boom! Google releases April 2024 security update, camera enhancements to Pixel devices

Google has started an April 2024 security update for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold. The Google April 2024 update brings enhancements to Camera functions and security of the devices for a better Pixel experience.

The April 2024 security update for Pixel 6 to Pixel 8 series smartphones comes with improvements in camera quality and usability. Furthermore, it applies the newest stabilization codes to make the device more stable.

Google April 2024 update takes Pixel device Camera to new heights: Check what’s new

Specifically for the Pixel 8 series, this update focuses on fixing an issue with black halo artifacts appearing under certain conditions in the viewfinder when transitioning from photo to video mode at 1x zoom. It also fixes an issue where users are unable to re-display the image after tapping anywhere on the viewfinder.

For all Pixel devices running Android 14, this is a workaround for camera stability under certain conditions when switching between different zooms.

Latest firmware

  • Pixel 6: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel 6 Pro: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel 6a: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel 7: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel 7 Pro: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel 7a: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel Tablet: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel Fold: AP1A.240405.002.A1
  • Pixel 8: AP1A.240405.002
  • Pixel 8 Pro: AP1A.240405.002

What’s new:

Camera

  • Fix for camera stability under certain conditions when switching between different zooms *[2]
  • Fix for issue with black halo artifacts appearing under certain conditions in the viewfinder upon transitioning from photo to video mode at 1x zoom *[1]
  • Fix for issue where users are unable to re-expose image after tapping anywhere on the viewfinder *[1]

*[1] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8

*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold

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