Android 15 November security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel

Following the stable release last month, the first update to Android 15 is rolling out with the November security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.

It’s no longer guaranteed that Pixel patches arrive on the first Monday of the month, but that’s still usually when they are released. As such, this middle-of-the-week update is somewhat unexpected.

There are 21 security issues resolved in the Android 15 November patch dated 2024-11-01 and 23 for 2024-11-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical. CVE-2024-43047 (Kernel) and (CVE-2024-43093) Elevation of privilege “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.”

The dedicated bulletin for Google devices lists three additional security fixes.

The factory and OTA images are now live for manual install.

Global

• Pixel 6:                  AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 6 Pro:           AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 6a:                AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 7:                  AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 7 Pro:           AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 7a:                AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel Tablet:         AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel Fold:            AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 8:                 AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 8 Pro:          AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 8a:               AP3A.241105.007
• Pixel 9:                 AP3A.241105.008
• Pixel 9 Pro:          AP3A.241105.008
• Pixel 9 Pro XL:    AP3A.241105.008
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: AP3A.241105.008

Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 15 November security patch changelog:

• *[1] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a,  Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• *[2] Pixel 8a
• *[3] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Bluetooth

• Fix for issue with Bluetooth range under certain conditions*[3]

Camera

• Fix for issue observing camera tilt when zooming between cameras under certain conditions*[3]

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue causing white dots to flash under certain conditions*[3]
• Fix for issue with screen brightness flickering under certain conditions*[2]

Sensors

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive brightness from activating in certain conditions*[3]

Touch

• Fix for issue in pressing the keyboard dismiss button in certain conditions*[3]

User Interface

• General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations*[1]