Google took some time before unleashing the March 2023 update for the Pixel smartphones. Looking at the changelog, the wait seems worth it as there are several new changes, and fixes that are part and parcel of the latest update. The update also packs March 2023 Pixel Feature Drop that brings several changes apart from these monthly fixes. There have been several fixes for the apps, along with the optimized battery, connectivity, camera, and display graphics.
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The OTA images for most of the compatible Pixel smartphones are already live. Interested users can flash the update by heading to the downloads section below.
Firmware Version for the Pixel Smartphone’s March 2023 Update
Software versions
Global
- Pixel 4a: TQ2A.230305.008.C1
- Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.C1
- Pixel 5: TQ2A.230305.008.C1
- Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.C1
- Pixel 7: TQ2A.230305.008
- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230305.008.C1
T-Mobile & MVNOs, Google Fi (US)
- Pixel 4a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.A3
- Pixel 5: TQ2A.230305.008.A3
- Pixel 5a (5G): TQ2A.230305.008.A3
Canada
- Pixel 7: TQ2A.230305.008.A1
- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230305.008.A3
WINDTRE (Italy)
- Pixel 7: TQ2A.230305.008.A1
- Pixel 7 Pro: TQ2A.230305.008.A3
The respective firmware is already rolling out to the devices as an OTA update. It will take a couple of hours or days to arrive at each unit. We suggest waiting for some time before the update arrives, or flashing it manually.
March 2023 update for Pixel Changelog
What’s included In addition to new features, the March 2023 software update for Pixel devices includes several fixes and improvements across several areas, including device stability, connectivity, performance and more – see below for some notable improvements. Apps Fix for issue causing Live Translate feature to prompt for translation too frequently in certain apps *[1] Fix for issue occasionally keeping display on while certain app activities are active Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshots from being captured in certain apps Fix for issue occasionally preventing Wallpaper & style settings to open Battery & Charging Fix for issue occasionally causing app-specific battery restriction settings to be reset after a software update Fix for issue occasionally preventing Battery Share from charging certain devices or accessories *[2] General improvements for charging, battery usage or performance in certain conditions *[1] General improvements for wireless charging stability or performance in certain conditions *[2] Biometrics Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[1] Bluetooth Fix for issue occasionally preventing Android Auto to connect wirelessly with certain vehicle head units Improvements for connection stability with certain Bluetooth LE headsets or accessories Camera General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions *[1] Improvements for color accuracy or exposure level while using the front camera in certain conditions *[3] Display & Graphics Fix for issue occasionally causing display flicker or artifacts in certain apps or conditions *[1] Fix for issue occasionally causing instability or playback errors with certain media apps or content *[1] Fix for issue occasionally causing video preview to flicker in certain apps *[1] Framework Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from displaying in certain apps or conditions Sensors Additional tuning for haptics intensity and response in certain conditions *[4] General improvements for adaptive brightness response in certain conditions System Fix for issue preventing device bootloader from being unlocked in certain conditions *[4] Fix for issue preventing device from booting to Android in certain conditions *[4] General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions Kernel updates to 4.14.295 *[5], 4.19.261 *[6], 5.10.149 *[1] Telephony General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions Touch General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions *[3] User Interface Fix for issue causing certain on-device search results to launch apps in work profile Fix for issue causing certain text entries in Battery Usage settings to overlap each other while scrolling Fix for issue causing home screen UI to appear blurred in certain conditions Fix for issue causing lag or delay with switching between apps while third-party launcher apps are in use Fix for issue occasionally causing inner launcher icons to appear clipped after closing a folder Fix for issue occasionally causing input text to overlap inside search bar Fix for issue occasionally causing media player notification to appear cut off or trimmed Fix for issue occasionally causing navigation UI to display over Assistant interface Fix for issue occasionally causing notification drawer to appear empty or blank Fix for issue occasionally causing Overview screen panels to display over home screen Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick Settings tiles to be activated while menu is not pulled down Fix for issue occasionally causing screen unlock to overlap with notifications, home screen or other UI elements Fix for issue occasionally causing silent mode icon to appear hidden or missing from status bar Fix for issue occasionally preventing app icon size to scale correctly when changing display size Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshot sharing or editing to work when tapping overlay buttons Fix for issue preventing haptic feedback when interacting with notification drawer in certain conditions General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions and animations Improvements for home screen icon behavior when switching between different grid sizes Improvements for status bar layout and response in certain device orientations Wi-Fi General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions Improvements for connection stability with certain Wi-Fi 6E-capable routers or networks *[1] --------------------------------------------------------------- Device Applicability Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below. *[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro *[2] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro *[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro *[4] Included on Pixel 6a *[5] Included on Pixel 4a *[6] Included on Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
As per Google, the update availability depends on region and carrier. In some areas, it might be available, or in others, it will get available soon.
Download March 2023 Pixel Update
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: N/A
Pixel 6 Pro: N/A
Pixel 6a: N/A
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
However, Google already rolled out Google System March 2023 Update.
