October 2022 Android security patch here for Pixel phones

Considering this is not a feature drop release, there isn’t much to this update besides the security patch and some bug fixes. However, it does bring a fix for VPN problems, which no doubt have been problematic for users. You can see the full changelog here.

If you don’t want to wait for the OTA alert on your Pixel phone, you can always manually update. To download the factory image or OTA, click the appropriate link below. Don’t have a Pixel phone? The Google Pixel 6a costs just $499 and will receive software updates until 2027.