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Google is kicking off the first week of 2021 with a new set of monthly Android security patches. This month is notable because it marks the beginning of monthly updates without the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (RIP!). However, we still have patches for the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL. Additionally, Samsung is rolling out new updates for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S9 series in select regions, providing this same level of security patch (SPL).
Unlike last month’s Android security update, this update doesn’t come bundled with Pixel Feature Drop. Additionally, Google did not describe any “notable fixes” for the Pixel series, although there are several security enhancements for the Android platform, Linux kernel, and vendor components. You can see all the fixes along with the accompanying devices in the chart below.
Pixel 3 Forums ||| Pixel 3 XL forums
Pixel 3a Forums ||| Pixel 3a XL forums
Pixel 4 Forums ||| Pixel 4 XL forums
Pixel 4a Forums ||| Pixel 4a 5G Forums ||| Pixel 5 forums
Building numbers:
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Global:
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Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1A.210105.003
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Pixel 3a (XL): RQ1A.210105.002
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Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.210105.003
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Pixel 4a: RQ1A.210105.002
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Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.210105.003
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Pixel 5: RQ1A.210105.003
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Verizon:
While the OTAs will arrive on your Google Pixel device in a matter of a few days, you can also manually install the update either by displaying the latest factory image, downloading the OTA file from recovery, or using Google’s online update tool to do the job. for you.
Download Factory Images ||| Download OTA images
Along with the Pixel devices mentioned above, Samsung is rolling out the January 2021 Android security update on a couple of Galaxy series devices. For the Galaxy S20, the unlocked variants of the US carrier with Qualcomm Snapdragon are receiving the new update with the build number G98xU1UES1CTL5.
Thanks to XDA’s farookh Senior Member for the screenshot!
Galaxy S20 / S20 + / S20 Ultra Forums
In addition to the Galaxy S20, the update is rolling out for the global Exynos variants of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + as well. The new construction, labeled as G96xFXXSDFTL1, is currently available in the DBT region, which is Samsung’s code for Germany.
Samsung Galaxy S9 XDA Forums ||| Samsung Galaxy S9 + XDA Forums
