Pixel 5

Google's January patch is now available. The update is available for Pixel 3a / XL, 3 / XL, 4 / XL, 4a, 4a 5G and Pixel 5 phones. Most security patches have a severity level of "High", some of "Critical" and some of "Moderate". Notable fixes for Pixel phones include "More adjustments and improvements for system sound volume level" for Pixel 5 and "Fix for issues causing speaker noise in certain scenarios" for Pixel 4a 5G. You can check out the full box of fixes below:The wireless update is rolling out now. If you don't see the notification, go to Settings> System Update and it will be there. For those who like to do things the complicated way, they can download the OTA or download the factory images. ...

Although we know that the Google Pixel 5 has a handy reverse wireless charging feature, a support page has revealed that the phone can automatically turn it on when plugged in. A Google support page seen by 9to5Google describes the feature, a part of the Pixel 5's 'Battery Share' wireless charging capability, which can turn the phone into a makeshift wireless charger. Basically, when you connect the Pixel 5 to a USB-C charger, the phone automatically turns on Battery Share. The first time this happens, the phone will display a notification to inform users. Although the notification won't appear afterwards, the feature will still be activated when you connect the Pixel 5. Also, the feature seems to have a bit of intelligence built...

Google has responded to reports from some customers that they noticed a small gap between the screen and the frame of their Pixel 5, which the tech giant says is normal. A 'Community Specialist' from Google responded to a thread on a support page and said the tech giant investigated the affected units and "can confirm that the variation in free space between the body and the screen is a normal part of your Pixel 5 design." The tech giant has also confirmed that there is no effect on the water and dust resistance or functionality of the device. The specialist notes that Google "will work with customers individually to address any concerns they may have." User reports have indicated that there is a variation between Pixel 5 devices w...

The November 2020 Android security update is rolling out for Google's Pixel line of smartphones. The update is released 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. Like every month, the November Android security update comes with several fixes for the company's set of devices. However, some updates are only for certain smartphones, as a "fix for inconsistent touch sound under certain conditions" for Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, while some are for all Pixel devices as a "fix for [a] bug preventing ringer audio for starred contacts in DND mode ". You can check out the full newsletter below:OTA files and factory images can be found for Pixel devices here Y here, respective...

The last Pixel 5 teardown video to connect to the internet shows how Google was able to make the aluminum-framed smartphone work with Qi wireless charging and a few other quirks. Another new addition is a series of plastic clips on the inside of the screen to hold the screen to the rest of the phone. 9to5Google notes that some Pixel 4 units experienced issues with the back panel peeling off, so it seems these clips are another measure to help hold the device together in case the adhesive wears off. The only thing connected to the screen is a vibration motor that acts as the earpiece speaker below the screen, but beyond that, almost everything else is connected to the main chassis of the phone.Once the screen is removed, you can s...